Authors


Tesnim Shash, PharmD Candidate

Latest:

Novel Combination Therapies in Relapsed/ Refractory Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma

Data shed light on brentuximab vedotin plus nivolumab, bendamustine, or gemcitabine.


Madison Kim

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Learn to Mitigate Feelings of Burnout and Stress

Lack of acknowledgement or rewards in high-pressure pharmacy environments can lead to mental health issues.


Emily Drwiega, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS, AAHIVP

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Pharmacist Expertise Is Critical to Combating Financial Toxicity for Patients With C difficile Infection

Pharmacists can also ensure proper education and selection of therapy before and after discharge.


Nilesh Desai, MBA, BS, RPh, CPPS

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Capitalize on Biosimilars: Understand the Inflation Reduction Act

Pharmacists should continue to monitor payer policy changes and reimbursement rates and improve understanding of electronic order entry.


Jason Rubin

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How Tech-Enabled Pharmacy Can Help Reinvent the Pharmacy Experience

The outmoded technology used in many pharmacies keeps pharmacists behind the scenes, tethered to slow, intermittent communication with the rest of the patient’s care team.


Brett M Derleth, PharmD, BCPS

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Evaluation of a Chemotherapy Advanced Preparation Pilot Program to Improve Throughput in an Oncology Infusion Clinic

Pharmacy workflow changes in the preparation of chemotherapy products can reduce patient chair time.


Marc Stone, MD

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The Pharmacist’s Role: Opioid-related Risks With a Psychiatric Drug

Pharmacists dispensing Lybalvi should understand that potentially life-threatening consequences can occur if opioids are taken concurrently.


Ivan Huang, PharmD, BCOP

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Targeting the Untargetable: Novel Agents in Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Pharmacists have an important role in the optimization of AML therapies.


Blanca I. Ortiz, PharmD, BSPh

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Improving Vaccination Rates Among Adults and Young Adults

Myths, fears, distrust, and misinformation on immunizations can keep patients from benefiting from their protective effects.


Emilie Parkman, PharmD Candidate

Latest:

Clinical Overview: Evidence Surrounding the Use of Venlafaxine for Vestibular Migraine

Migraines are common yet misunderstood, therefore it is important that various treatment options be examined and offered to this patient population.


Lori R. Donnelly, PharmD

Latest:

Standardized Onboarding Reduces Turnover of Pharmacy Technicians

The primary point of contact, called the Technician Success and Onboarding Coordinator (TSOC), is a new role created specifically to improve pharmacy technician retention.



Dan Steiber, RPh, Pharmacy Times Oncology Edition Editor-in-Chief (Emeritus)

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Developing a Limited Distribution Plan for Oral Oncology Products

The portfolio of oral oncology products has evolved over the past few years and so has the traditional model of distribution.


Judy L. Neville, CPHT, CPST

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Technicians Can Help With Sterile Compounding

Amid pharmacy strikes and ongoing challenges, technicians can identify new opportunities for growth


Alexis E Figueroa, PharmD Candidate

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Expansion of OTC Medications: What Does This Mean for Pharmacy?

Student pharmacists are uniquely positioned to support community pharmacists and help educate members of their community and other health care professionals.


Madeline Kravitz, PharmD Candidate

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Hindsight Is 20/20: Two Final-Year Student Pharmacists Reflect on Their Experiences

Pharmacy school is about more than academics—it's also a time to build relationships and explore opportunities.


Valerie Wasem

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ABM Offers Opportunity for Professional Growth

Appointment-based models are typically most effective when all pharmacy team members participate.


Robert Mown, PharmD

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Oncology Overview: Examining the Clinical Utility of Ramucirumab Targeted Therapy

Ramucirumab (Cyramza; Eli Lilly) is FDA-approved for 5 unique cancer indications.


Paris Dade, PharmD

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SGLT-2 Inhibitors Associated with Reduced Hyperkalemia in Patients With Heart Failure

SGLT-2 inhibitors reduce cardiovascular deaths, heart failure hospitalizations, hyperkalemia, and decline of renal function in patients with HFrEF.


Mariam Sardar, PharmD

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Clinical Overview: Tirzepatide for Improved Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes

The FDA approved tirzepatide for the treatment of type 2 diabetes on May 13, 2022


Jason Chen, PharmD

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The Impact of USP 797, USP 800 on Compounding Pharmacies

USP 800 was a necessary step to maximize safety, but it also recommended many institutions reevaluate their facilities, equipment, processes, and staffing capacity, potentially costing millions of dollars.


Jennifer Donovan, PharmD

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Quality Initiative Demonstrates the Benefits of Integrated Pharmacy Care Model

Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can more efficiently and proactively incorporate their expertise into patient care, reduce the administrative burden on nursing staff, and help patients overcome financial obstacles and other hurdles to accessing medications.


Madison Holmes, PharmD, BCPS; Chenita Carter, PharmD, MS; Chanley Moye, PharmD; Soteria Omeke, PharmD Candidate; Bunmi Ikunika, PharmD Candidate

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Pharmacy Learners’ Academic Health

The unique challenges that pharmacy learners encountered during the COVID-19 pandemic reinforce their importance in the professional pharmacy setting.


Gregg VandeKieft, MD, MA

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Pharmacists Participating in Advanced Pain Management Modalities for Refractory Pain

Patient selection is a key factor in the safe and effective administration of advanced pain management modalities.


Rachel L. Quinn, PharmD, BCACP, AE-C

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A Pharmacist’s Guide to Continuous Glucose Monitoring

This guide discusses the integration of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology into clinical practice, emphasizing the role of pharmacists in selecting and optimizing CGM devices for patients.


Veedhi Shah, PharmD, RPh

Latest:

Exxua: A Lengthy Approval Under a Regulatory Lens

The story of gepirone may spark new conversations for industry standards on drug development to facilitate future innovations.


Brooke Peters, PharmD, BCOP

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Cervical, Breast Cancer Screenings

Breast cancer screening guidelines using mammography vary among guiding bodies, including the American Cancer Society and the American Academy of Family Physicians.



Caden Alder

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Pharmacy Students Lead Drive-Through Influenza Vaccination Event

Idaho State University partners with the Idaho Immunization Coalition to effectively and safely vaccinate patients against influenza.


Jesse McCullough, PharmD

Latest:

The Value of Core Values in Pharmacy

Well-defined core values can take pharmacy operations to the next level.

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