Authors


Amy Carissa Oliver, CPM, FRAS

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Cancer Vaccine Trials With Canines May Benefit Cancer Prevention in Humans

The clinical trial success in canines may have broader implications for applicability.


Brandon McLain, PharmD, MBA, BCPS

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Standardizing Infusion Pumps in Large Health Systems Enhances Safety

Analyzing consolidation of 8 drug pump libraries into 1 IV infusion library in a 9-hospital system: from standardization to implementation.


Lena Jadrawi, PharmD Candidate

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Experiences With Racial and Ethnic Minority Patients Give Students Lessons Beyond the Classroom

Pharmacists can leverage their own identities to advocate for happier, healthier individuals within communities of different ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds


Tashrique Rahman PharmD, MBA

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Mental Health Awareness is Vital Year-Round

As pharmacy professionals battle with their own challenges regarding mental health, the optimal role of psychiatric pharmacists is yet to be defined.


Sabina Alikhanov Palmieri, PharmD

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Variation in Psoriasis Treatment Regimens Come at a Cost

Due to the disease’s chronicity, the variability in treatment response and drug safety profiles, and the availability of multiple therapies, switching or discontinuing treatments is common in psoriasis.


Victoria Hughes-Barrow, MPH

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Addressing Mental Health Disparities in Black Women

Pharmacists are accessible and trusted health care professionals who have an important role in supporting people living with mental illness.


Erica Tavares, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP

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Practical Considerations of T-Cell Engagers in the Management of Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma

Integration of these agents requires supportive care considerations for cytokine release syndrome, neurotoxicity, infection, and antigen-specific toxicities to ensure optimal care of patients with multiple myeloma receiving T-cell–engaging therapies.


Corrie L. Sanders, PharmD, BCACP, CPGX

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Pharmacists Should Play Key Role in Pharmacogenomics

Find nontraditional financing streams, identify optimal learning materials to dive into this growing space.


Scarlett M. Homeier, PharmD

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Handling Hazardous Drugs Presents Opportunities

A compliance officer role represents an exciting new challenge to ensure safe handling in compliance with United States Pharmacopeia.


Michael Oleksiw

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The Integration of Empathy Is Essential to the Success of Digital Health Care Technology

Health care is inherently human, so digital health care technology aimed at advancing human health needs empathy to be successful.



Janki Patel, PharmD; Alexandra Burger, PharmD; Michael McDermott, PharmD, RPh

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Clinical Overview: Skysona for Early Cerebral Adrenoleukodystrophy

Cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy is a progressive neurodegenerative disease causes irreversible neurologic decline and can result in functional disabilities, such hearing loss and cortical blindness.


Michael Blaivas, MD, MBA, FACEP, FAIUM

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Fauci Warns About BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 COVID-19 Variants – What to Know and How to Stay Safe

New COVID-19 variants are always cause for concern but are not a cause for panic.


Libbi Green, PharmD

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Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on Vaccinations: What Pharmacists Need to Know

By educating their patients on the provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act, pharmacists can have an even greater impact by increasing vaccine uptake in historically underserved groups.


Patrick Yoder, PharmD

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What Pharmacists Should Know About Drug Diversion

During a recent roundtable discussion, industry leaders shared frontline insights on the biggest drug diversion challenges.


Brad Gallagher

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Gridlock, Middleman Lobbying Cause Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reforms to Fail Again in New York Budget

Many pharmacies and safety-net providers were preparing for the long-anticipated transition from Medicaid managed care to fee-for-service (FFS)—known as the carve-out—that was set to take effect on May 1, 2021.


C. Michael Gallagher, PharmD Candidate

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Equal but Not the Same—2021 Update on Influenza Vaccines

As COVID-19 vaccination efforts continue, it is more important than ever for pharmacists to be equipped with the knowledge and resources to bust the myths surrounding vaccinations, particularly in preparation for the upcoming influenza season, which is expected to occur from October 2021 to May 2022.


Joan Mapel, PharmD

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February Marks American Heart Month

Pharmacists can heighten awareness about cardiovascular health and promote heart-healthy lifestyles.


Pamela Sardo, PharmD, BS

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Clinical Overview: Exploring the Impact of Co-Crystal Celecoxib and Tramadol Combination

Combining tramadol and celecoxib into a co-crystal of celecoxib-tramadol provides peripherally and centrally mediated analgesia.


Kyle Hoelting, PharmD, BCPS

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As Shortages Continue, Suppliers, Hospitals, and Health Systems Look for New Solutions

Hospitals, health systems, and the supply chain are all negatively impacted by drug shortages and are each affected by the decisions of the others.


Sophia Humphreys, PharmD, MHA, BCBBS

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Key Considerations for Implementing CRISPR/Cas9 Therapy in Health Systems

FDA approves groundbreaking gene therapies for sickle cell disease, revolutionizing treatment.


Daniya Mathew, PharmD

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The Role of Pharmacists in HIV Care Continues to Expand

Pharmacists play a vital role in HIV care by addressing social determinants of health, managing complex HIV medication regimens, and providing comprehensive patient counseling.


Carrie W. Nemerovski, PharmD

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Interaction Considerations for Common OTC Drug Classes

Although OTC medications are generally considered safe when used as directed, there are some key drug interactions for pharmacists to keep in mind when helping patients choose an OTC product.


Darian Daniel, PharmD Candidate

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Fourth-Year Pharmacy Students Help Patients and Practitioners in Transitional Care

Students are being exposed to new patient experiences through collaboration with practitioners.


Ralph J. Riello, PharmD, BCPS

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Hepatic Encephalopathy: Critical Insights and Closing Thoughts

In their concluding remarks, Arun Jesudian, MD; Ralph J. Riello, PharmD, BCPS, and Chas McCormick, RPh, MBA, summarize the key takeaways and highlight the persistent unmet needs in the management of hepatic encephalopathy.


Elleny Johnson, BS, PhT

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Automation Provides Pathway to Success

Technology clears the way to offer clinical-focused tasks, ultimately improving job satisfaction and minimizing burnout.


Reyaz Mussaleen, PharmD Candidate

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ADCs: The New Frontier in Cancer Treatment

Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) revolutionize cancer therapy by delivering powerful drugs directly to tumors and minimize damage to healthy cells.


Rose Denzer, PharmD, AAHIVP

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Interest Grows in Long-Acting Injectables for HIV Treatment

Continued advancements in therapy may expand its use to larger patient population, though challenges remain


Evan Shockey, PharmD candidate

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Navigating Paxlovid Interactions With Anticoagulants

Interactions between nirmatrelvir/ritonavir and direct oral anticoagulants is complicated, and a point of contrasting views between the US and EU medical communities.


Dana Krug

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Pharmacy of the Future: How Next Generation Solid State Cooling Opens the Last Mile and Ensures Drug Quality and Cold Chain Compliance

By embracing innovation in solid state cooling and proactively adapting to regulatory changes, pharmacies can improve patient access and compliance to medications, while taking advantage of additional revenue streams and proactively managing down costs.