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Annie Pham, PharmD candidate

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Semaglutide Carries Potential Risk of Worsening Diabetic Retinopathy

Despite demonstrating numerous benefits, semaglutide has also been linked to an increased incidence of diabetic retinopathy, which was initially reported in the SUSTAIN-6 trial.


Ami Bhatt, PharmD, MBA, SPHR

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Advise Patients On Five Tips When Consuming Vitamins, Supplements, Energy Drinks

By offering personalized guidance, promoting awareness, and fostering open communication, pharmacists can empower their patients to navigate the new year with a focus on both wellness and safety.


Krystle Imamura, PharmD Candidate

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Advances in Sickle Cell Disease: New Gene Therapies and Management Strategies

Two groundbreaking cell-based gene therapies, exagamglogene autotemcel and lovotibeglogene autotemcel, were recently approved by the FDA for the treatment of sickle cell disease.


Maryam Saheb Kashaf, PharmD Candidate

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Assessing Philadelphia-Like B-Cell ALL in a Largely Hispanic Population

Ph-like ALL may be predominantly prevalent in Hispanic and Latino populations.


Christopher May

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Pain Management in the ICU Is Complex

Finding the right medication or drug combination for individual patients is critical.




Victoria Wright, PharmD

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SABATO Trial: Implications for Pharmacists in Staphylococcus Aureus Treatment

Study results indicate early swap to oral antibiotics in Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia is just as effective.


Kelley Green

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Pharmacy Times Interactive Case Studies: April 2023

Pharmacists answer questions about blood pressure and antidepressant use during pregnancy.


Mahmoud Abdel-Rasoul, MS, MPH

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A Hospital’s Outpatient Pharmacies Attempt to Reduce DIR Fees Using Performance Reports

This quality improvement initiative demonstrates that pharmacies were unable to use performance reports provided by the payer to improve performance scores and decrease direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees.


Chidambaranathan Sambath

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Pharmacists Can Help Treat Post-Intensive Care Syndrome

Managing transitions of care is vital to discontinue use of unnecessary drugs and minimize medication errors.


Nazia Somani Babul, PharmD, BCACP

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Optimizing Self-Management for Outpatient Pharmacy Patients With Diabetes

The use of outpatient pharmacy protocols for glucose testing and insulin administration supplies should be expanded to assist patients in the self-management of diabetes.


Amanda Schroeder, PharmD, et al

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The Impact of a Medication Synchronization Program on Adherence and Patient Satisfaction

Studies have indicated that medication synchronization can have a positive impact on medication adherence, but few have assessed patient satisfaction with these programs.


John Parker, PharmD Candidate

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Melanoma Armamentarium Progresses Toward Precision Therapy

Novel drug development has been focused on the augmentation of the T-lymphocyte response.


Sarah Johnson, PharmD Candidate 2024

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This Valentine’s Day, Remember Chocolate May Protect the Heart Against Heart Disease

This Valentine’s Day, pharmacists can remind patients that they may not need to feel guilty when they indulge in a small piece of chocolate.


Kristin Murphy, Pharm D, BCPS, BCPPS, CPPS

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Medication Safety Week Reflections: I Am Medication Safety

Medication Safety Week is observed April 1–7. With the theme, I am Medication Safety, this year, Novant Health, a 15-hospital health system in North Carolina, focused on the importance of medication safety for the leaders of their safety program. Kristin Murphy, the leader of the Novant Health Medication Safety Program, shares her thoughts on medication safety.


Crystal K. Hodge, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS

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Data Show Inequities From the HIV, COVID-19 Pandemics Remain Left to Be Addressed

Pharmacies can help bring inequities plaguing health care systems to an end to ensure the COVID-19 pandemic does not follow trends of inequity experienced in the HIV pandemic.


Shan Li O'Connor, PharmD, BCOP

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Management of Bruton Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor–Associated Toxicities

Atrial fibrillation, bleeding, infection, and other adverse events may occur with this therapy.


Amanda Casterline, 2024 PharmD Candidate

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The Sleepy-Girl Mocktail Trend for Sleep Aid: A Pharmacist’s Perspective

With the current social media trend of the “Sleepy-Girl Mocktail” claiming to provide quality sleep, is this trend fact or faux as a quality sleep aid?


Leslie Lotano-Saba, RPh, MS

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Pharma Moves Toward Value-Based Contracting

Part 1 of this 4-part series provides a general overview of the trends that are moving payers and pharmaceutical companies in this direction.


Michaela Maher, PharmD Candidate

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The Fludarabine Shortage and Its Ripple Effects: Navigating the Crisis

The significant surge in oncology drug shortages in 2023 particularly affected essential chemotherapeutic drugs.


Elise Moore, PharmD Candidate

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Elevating the Therapeutic Relationship: The Future of Pharmacists in Outpatient Mental Health Services

Pharmacists working with patients with mental health conditions are able to optimize medication use and improve adherence.


Shelby Bennett, PharmD, BCACP

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5 Quick Tips to Create a Transformative Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences Rotation

What many preceptors may not realize is that in addition to learning about practice settings, all graduates of pharmacy schools in the United States must also be able to demonstrate leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship.


Danielle K. Moorman

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Clinical Trials of Veterinary Medications Differ From Drugs for Human Use

FDA regulations under Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act outline efficacy, safety requirements for animal pharmaceuticals.


Esther Banker, PharmD Candidate

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Student Pharmacists Can Play Important Role as Patient Advocates

Education and support inspire trust between patients and pharmacists.


David S. Taylor, PharmD, 340B ACE

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The Future of the 340B Drug Pricing Program in Modern Health Care

An examination of the 340B Drug Pricing Program's original intent, current challenges, and potential resolutions in today's complex health care landscape.


Ryan Davies

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Challenges and Opportunities in the Treatment of Ewing Sarcoma

Little progress has been made in developing treatments that can help to stop Ewing sarcomas from spreading or coming back.


Emilia Welch, PharmD, MBA

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Difficulty Administering OTC Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen in Children Leads to Dosing Errors

Community pharmacists have a unique opportunity to counsel caregivers on liquid OTC children’s products.


Sarah Carpio, BS

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Postpandemic Future Is Bright for Technicians

Tapping techs as immunizers opens up greater visibility and new source of health care labor.