Authors


Klara Kim, PharmD

Latest:

Clinical Manifestations of Acute, Chronic Graft-vs-Host Disease With PTCy in Patients Receiving Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

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


Anne Gonzales-Luna, PharmD

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Clinical Overview: Fecal Microbiota Transplantation vs Live Biotherapeutic Products for Management of Recurrent C Difficile Infection

Although antibiotics are the standard-of-care treatment for Clostridioides difficile infection, they can cause further microbiota changes that predispose patients to recurrence.


Matt Jewett

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Blood Glucose Monitoring in Diabetes Care: When Innovation is Hidden In Plain Sight

Pharmacies have long embraced innovation and technology, with early adoption of telehealth and digital platforms.


Danielle Bryan, PharmD, CSP

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Breaking Silos: How Health Systems and Manufacturers Can Drive Progress Together

Vanderbilt Specialty Pharmacy and Takeda Oncology are reaching across silos and entering an innovative partnership to improve patient care across the entire medication journey.


Oded Kraft

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Developing the Missing Piece in Mental Health Treatment

It is important that mental health professionals and providers look to newer approaches and methods to supplement the current standard of care.


Olivia Arukwe, PharmD

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Equitable Representation in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Clinical Trials

Black women have higher rates of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) incidence and mortality than the general US population. Despite this, they are underrepresented in TNBC clinical trials.



Heidi Finnes, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA

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Immunotherapy Takes the Lead in Advanced Cutaneous Malignancies

Heidi Finnes, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA, discusses the evolving landscape of treatment of cutaneous malignancies.


Katherine Maddox, PharmD, RPh

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Parenting and Pharmacy Residency: 4 Tips and Tricks for Success

Although everyone’s residency looks different, it is important for mothers to assess childcare options, be transparent about their schedule, and take care of themselves.


Katelyn Leary, PharmD Candidate

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Removal of Phenylephrine From Nasal Decongestants Could Reshape OTC Cold Remedies

Intranasal decongestants are preferred alternatives to oral phenylephrine for relief of nasal congestion.


Kylie Price, PharmD

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June 2023 Interactive Case Studies

Cases highlight patients who have attention-deficity/hyperactivity disorder and diabetic peripheral nephropathy.


Jason Ausili, Chief Clinical Officer, FDS Amplicare

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Community Pharmacies Positioned to be the Epicenter of Care

Community pharmacists have an essential role to play during this phase of the crisis that could further entrench them as the epicenter of care in the communities they serve.


Sari Cohen, PharmD

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Overcoming Metallo-β-Lactamases: A Review of Cefepime-Taniborbactam

Cefepime-taniborbactam shows promise against resistant infections, but more studies are needed.


Shelby Quinn, PharmD, BCOP

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More Options, More Questions: How Pharmacists Are Managing EGFR-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Shelby Quinn, PharmD, BCOP shares insights about treatment using osimertinib in early lines.



Brenda Shafer

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A 340B Compromise at Last? Draft Federal Legislation May Provide a Clear Path Forward

In an ambitious effort to address the ongoing uncertainty within the 340B Program space, 6 senators released a draft discussion bill earlier this year titled the SUSTAIN Act.


Megan Menon, PharmD, BCOP

Latest:

Antineoplastic Extravasation Prevention, Management

Extravasation is defined as the inadvertent leakage of a vesicant from the vein into the surrounding tissue.


Peter Gordinier

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A Pharmacist’s Guide to Medical Cannabis Interactions and Patient Care

As access becomes easier, pharmacists are more likely to encounter questions.


Steffanie Ung, PharmD Candidate

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Clinical Overview: Teprotumumab for Thyroid Eye Disease

Teprotumumab is the first fully human IgG1 monoclonal antibody approved by the FDA for the treatment of thyroid eye disease at its source not just reducing the symptoms.


Harsha Rajasimha, PhD

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Fostering Equity in Health Care Research: Eliminating Gender Bias With Decentralized Clinical Trials for Women

Decentralized clinical trials are emerging as a method by which to address gender bias in clinical research.


Delaney Savage, PharmD

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Pharmacists Have a Significant Role in Chronic Kidney Disease

The Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes guidelines can provide pharmacists with approaches to minimizing chronic kidney disease progression and complications.


Jason Borschow

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2030: The Beginning of a New Era in Health Care

By setting a standard for prescriptions that improves member access, outcomes, and experience, we will establish a path forward for every facet of health care.


James Wallace, MBA, DBA

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Case Studies in Pharmacogenomics

The potential to optimize medication efficacy and safety across diverse populations is garnering attention in various health care settings.


Sarah Nelson, PharmD

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Medication Compliance When Treating CKD is Crucial, UPMC Health Plan Expert Says

Helping patients adhere to their medications to manage their chronic kidney disease (CKD) and comorbidities is one of the key areas pharmacists should prioritize.


Erin Lexner, PharmD, BCPS

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From Inpatient to Outpatient: A Pharmacy-Led Evolution in Transplant Care

Erin Lexner, PharmD, BCPS, discussed her team’s experience transitioning to outpatient BEAM from inpatient CBV.


John Ahler, RPh

Latest:

Locking Prescription Vials Helps Keep Medicine Safe in Medication-assisted Treatment Programs

For patients with opioid use disorder, medication-assisted treatment programs are a clinically effective approach.


Nikki West, PharmD, BCOP

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The Term 'Bispecific Antibody' Is No Longer Enough

Bispecific therapies require clearer terminology to improve safety and communication.


Colleen McCabe, PharmD, BCOP

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Removing Mesna From Cyclophosphamide Cycles in VAdriaC-IE for Ewing Sarcoma

This retrospective cohort study provides preliminary evidence for safe removal of mesna from VAdriaC cycles, as the incidence of hemorrhagic cystitis did not increase in patients with Ewing sarcoma who received cyclophosphamide without prophylactic mesna.


Chris Peshek, PharmD, RPh

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The Power of Our Voice: Why Pharmacists Must Advocate for Our Profession

Advocacy ensures that policymakers understand the realities on the ground. If we fail to speak up, decisions about our profession will be made without our input—often by individuals who lack the expertise and perspective we bring to the table.


Cara Chang, PharmD, BCOP

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Breaking New Ground: Emerging Therapies for Treatment of EGFR-Positive NSCLC

A panelist discusses how emerging advancements in non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treatment include the anticipated FDA approval of subcutaneous amivantamab, which would significantly reduce infusion-related reactions seen in the MARIPOSA trials while improving patient experience and reducing infusion center chair time, as well as promising antibody-drug conjugates like sacituzumab govitecan (Trodelvy) that may provide better first and second-line treatment options with potentially less toxicity than current standard regimens.