Authors


Kinsey M. Johannemann, PharmD, BCPS

Latest:

The Impact of Pharmacist-Managed Insulin Therapy in the Intensive Care Unit

Critically ill patients treated with a pharmacist-managed insulin protocol achieved higher rates of glucose control than those treated with conventional methods.


Gabe Hinojosa, PharmD, BCOP

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Pharmacists Reimagine Myeloma Care With Insights from ASCO

Gabe Hinojosa, PharmD, BCOP, shares key data for pharmacists from the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting.


Sree Chaguturu, MD

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Examining the True Cost of Carve-out Savings: Quality Clinical Care

As the price tags for therapies coming to market have soared into the hundreds of thousands and even millions on occasion, paying for them has become an ever-greater cause of concern and focus area.



Logan Schneider, MD

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AAN 2025: Patient Voices Key to Understanding Broader Benefits of Xywav in Sleep Disorders

Logan Schneider, MD, highlights the importance of integrating patient-reported outcomes into clinical trials to better capture the full therapeutic impact of low-sodium oxybate (Xywav) beyond traditional sleep metrics.


Nicole Bradford, PharmD Candidate

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Navigating Weight Loss Medications: Long-Term Use, Discontinuation, and Maintaining Weight Loss

A holistic approach emphasizing lifestyle modifications is essential to maintain weight loss after and while stopping medication.


Alireza Fakhriravari, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP, AAHIVP

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Influx of Patients Seeking COVID-19 Boosters and Flu Shots on the Horizon

The availability of bivalent mRNA COVID-19 boosters, which provide broader protection, will likely increase vaccine demand in the fall


Michelle Chui, PharmD, PhD

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APhA 2025: Pharmacy Automation and Medication Management Insights

Automation can enhance medication management and support pharmacists' critical clinical roles.


Maria S. Charbonneau, PharmD

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Help Patients Use Inhalers Properly

Choosing the appropriate device and using the correct technique are critical for drug delivery to the lungs.


Wiyanna K. Bruck, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP, BCPPS

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Pharmacists Can Identify, Prevent, and Treat Viral Hepatitis

They play an indispensable role in the vaccination and management of complex regimens.


Maggie Ruschmeyer, PharmD

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Weighing In on the Recommendations for Oral Anticoagulant Use Following Bariatric Surgery

Anatomical alterations result in many downstream changes, such as changes in pH, gastric volume, food intake, surface area for absorption, gastric emptying and transit times, and intestinal enzymes and efflux pumps, among others.


Murray Aitken

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Illegal Online Pharmacies Are Putting Patients at Risk

The growing volume of drugs sold through illegal online pharmacies are estimated to generate 10 times higher adverse event rates than drugs sold through legal pharmacies.


Madison B. Dubil, PharmD

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Recognizing and Overcoming Barriers in the Transition of Care Setting

A multidisciplinary team of nurse practitioners and pharmacists can work together to address patients at an increased risk for hospital readmission.



Melissa Russo, PharmD

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Take Charge of Hypertension: Essential Steps for Better Health

Alongside regular monitoring and pharmacotherapy, key lifestyle changes can help manage and prevent high blood pressure.


Laura Chen, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES

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EmPATHy: More Empathy Toward Patients Improves Outcomes in Their Health

By empathizing with patients and creating an environment where patients feel comfortable and open to sharing, pharmacists can increase compliance and adherence.


Joseph Park, PhD

Latest:

Confusion Persists Around the Interchangeability Designation for Biosimilars

The legal and common uses of “interchangeability” continue to be conflated.



Monica Sawiris, PharmD

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Pharmacists Help Guide Regimen Choice Between Flu/Cy/TBI and Flu/Bu2

Monica Sawiris, PharmD, said there were noticeable differences in toxicities between each regimen.


Abby Leitch, PharmD Candidate

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Clinical Overview: Furosemide Injection (Furoscix) for Subcutaneous Use Treating Heart Failure

Furosemide exhibits diuretic action by inhibiting sodium and chloride reabsorption in the proximal and distal tubules and the loop of Henle.



Natalie Kaufman, PharmD

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Outcomes of Pharmacist-Driven Clinical Interventions in a Medically Integrated Oncology Specialty Pharmacy Practice

The high acceptance rates of these interventions demonstrate the key role in optimizing patient care that clinical oncology pharmacists with access to medical records play.


Bryce A. Edwards, PharmD, RPh

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Cost Avoidance and Satisfaction Associated With Clinical Pharmacy Services in a Veterans Affairs Specialty Clinic

An infusion and specialty clinical pharmacist is a valuable integrated member of the health care team as demonstrated by cost avoidance and high satisfaction reported by both veterans and specialty providers.


Stacey McCoy, PharmD, MS, BCPS

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Strengthening Drug Diversion Surveillance Through Multidisciplinary Collaboration

A multidisciplinary, technology-enhanced approach supported by executive leadership is essential for effective drug diversion surveillance and regulatory compliance in health systems.



Douglas Braun, PharmD, CSP, RPh

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The Value of a Medically Integrated Pharmacy to Maximize Cost Avoidance and Reduce Waste of Oral Oncolytic Medications

This abstract will be presented at the Oncology Pharmacists Connect (OPC) meeting in Austin, Texas, from June 19 to 20, 2025.


Riya Teresa Joseph, PharmD, MSHLM, RPh

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Nurturing Fertility: Pharmacist's Insights for Women's Health Awareness Month

Fertility pharmacists understand the importance of education, awareness, and support women need to discover in navigating the complexities of fertility.


Jordan L. Holder, PharmD, BCACP

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Ambulatory Care Pharmacist-Administered Depression Screenings Can Close Gaps in Care

The study implemented a novel workflow for ambulatory care pharmacists to execute pharmacist-administered depression screenings.


Gillian McGovern, Associate Editor

Latest:

Vizz Becomes First, Only FDA-Approved Aceclidine-Based Eye Drop for Presbyopia

The FDA approves aceclidine ophthalmic solution 1.44%, the first aceclidine eye drop for presbyopia, offering a new solution for millions struggling with near vision loss.


Roxana McCloskey

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Untangling the Identity of Charge Variants in Antibody-Drug Conjugates

An integrated strategy can simplify the development of antibody-drug conjugates.