Authors


Haseeb Foroghi, PharmD Candidate

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Clinical Overview: A Novel Way of Treating Schizophrenia

The estimated cost burden of schizophrenia is more than $150 billion, consisting of direct treatment cost and lost productivity.


Katherine “Katie” Herring Capps

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Getting Medications Right: Five Questions Pharmacists, Physicians Should Ask Patients

With a coordinated, interprofessional team supporting them, patients are empowered with information at the point-of-care to help manage medication therapy problems as they arise.


Sweta Andrews, PharmD, MBA, BCACP

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Patient and Provider Safety is at the Core of Mass COVID-19 Immunization Effort

As new variants of the virus come to rise, it is crucial to continue to address the safety concerns with mass COVID-19 immunizations during the pandemic as well as provide solutions to reduce the exposure and spread of the virus.


Rachel Basinger, PharmD, CTTS, BCACP

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Clinical Overview: A Novel Way of Treating Schizophrenia

The estimated cost burden of schizophrenia is more than $150 billion, consisting of direct treatment cost and lost productivity.


Nicolas Girard, MD

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ELCC 2025: Amivantamab Plus Lazertinib Effective in EGFR-Mutated NSCLC Versus Standard of Care

Nicolas Girard, MD, explains the benefits observed in the MARIPOSA clinical trial among patients with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treated with amivantamab plus lazertinib.


Stacy J Hinden, RPh, BCOP

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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.


Monica Saleh, PharmD, BCMAS

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Board Certification for Medical Science Liaisons: Implications for the Pharmaceutical Industry

More than ever, confidence in objective, science-based data about therapeutics, such as the COVID-19 vaccine and other health care services, is a shared imperative across the pharmaceutical industry, health care communities, and the American public.


Tae Smith, PharmD, BCACP

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Current Standards of Care in Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer

Folate receptor α may be an important treatment target for ovarian tumors.


Jenny Li, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP

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Drug Shortages in Community Oncology: Ensuring Access to Chemotherapy

Persistent chemotherapy drug shortages challenge oncology providers. American Oncology Network employs a drug shortage committee for organized shortage management that involves pharmacists and interdisciplinary stakeholders.


Melissa Somma McGivney, PharmD, FCCP, FAPhA

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New Curricular Framework Aims to Prepare, Inspire the Next Generation of Community Pharmacy Leaders

The framework includes 6 domains designed to immediately empower students in community pharmacies.


Shelby Close, PharmD

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The Pharmacy Model Is Changing

Embracing artificial intelligence and other tools will be necessary to push the field forward.


Anzela Minosi

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The Landscape of Drug Development and the Pharmaceutical Industry in Italy: Challenges, Trends, and the Role of Generics

Generics play a crucial role in mitigating drug shortages by offering a real alternative for 80% of drugs that are becoming increasingly unavailable in Italy.


Diane Karns, PhD, RPh, BCSCP

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More Scrutiny Means Strict Regulation and Opportunity

Pharmacists can lead to the charge to innovate in both 503A and 503B settings, which are poised to change and grow.


Sarah Schmidt, PharmD, BCOP

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Assessing Quadruplet vs Triplet Regimens in Up-front Multiple Myeloma Treatment

Research indicates quadruplet regimens may be a viable option for this disease.


Alexa Bonacquisti, PhD, PMH-C

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Navigating the Shadows: Understanding the Psychology and Pharmacology of Treating Postpartum Depression

A new treatment for postpartum depression has been developed with rapid onset, cutting down the time it has taken previous treatments to take effect by weeks or months.


Mallory Dillworth, BS, BPS, PharmD candidate

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Understand the Effects of Topical Nasal Decongestants on Blood Pressure

Because decongestants act by constricting blood vessels, their use can be problematic in individuals who have hypertension.


Alexis Beachy, PharmD

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Integration of Palliative Pharmacists to Elevate Oncologic Care

Palliative pharmacists are invaluable assets of oncologic care.


Stephanie Conway-Allen, PharmD, RPh

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An Overview of Vitamins and Supplements in Multiple Sclerosis

By examining the evidence, pharmacists can gain insights into whether these supplements could be integrated into MS treatment regimens to improve patient outcomes.


Sylvia Torres, PharmD

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Fecal Microbiota, Live-jslm for the Prevention of Recurrent C difficile Infection

Pharmacists play a key role in the use of live biotherapeutic products, including fecal microbiota, live-jslm for prevention of recurrent Clostridioides difficile (C difficile) infection.


Lisa E. Davis, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS, BCOP

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Sex and Gender Inequalities in Oncology Care and Research Persist

Strategies to advance sex and gender equality nationally and globally in oncology have been initiated in recent years.


Alvin Tan, PharmD Candidate

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All it Takes is a Conversation: Deprescribing Benzodiazepines in Older Adults

Benzodiazepines have proven effective in managing anxiety and insomnia, but they heighten risk of falls, cognitive impairment, functional decline, and mortality among older adults.


Tiffany Zheng, BS

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Pharmacists Can Leverage Future Roles in Outcomes-Based Payment Models

The pharmacist integration model filled in gaps in care that appeared to positively affect MIPS and PCMH quality measures.


Asia T. Walker, CPhT

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Pharmacy Technicians Can Master Professional Integrity

As technicians are increasingly involved in decision-making, they must exude confidence and advocate for themselves


Richa Shah, PharmD, BCOP

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Emerging Role of BRAF Inhibitors in Relapsed/Refractory Hairy Cell Leukemia Treatment

BRAF V600E inhibitors show improved outcomes in relapsed/refractory hairy cell leukemia.


Mandy Hoysan, PharmD

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During Summer Months, Counsel Patients on Preventing Lyme Disease

Education about prevention measures and early signs and symptoms of the condition are crucial


Rob Sobie

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Shaping the Future of Pharmacy: Trends to Watch at ASHP Midyear 2024

Key trends shaping the future of health-system pharmacy include advanced medication management to address supply chain challenges, digital transformation to enhance pharmacy operations, and strategies for compliance with evolving regulations, all of which will be central topics at the ASHP Midyear 2024 meeting.


Candace Cotto, RN

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Key Takeaways on FMTs in the Treatment of CDI

Experts provide practice pearls for educating patients on and using FMTs for the management of CDI.


David W. Kubiak, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP

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Fecal Microbiota, Live-jslm for the Prevention of Recurrent C difficile Infection

Pharmacists play a key role in the use of live biotherapeutic products, including fecal microbiota, live-jslm for prevention of recurrent Clostridioides difficile (C difficile) infection.


Joanne Canedo, PharmD

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Help Ensure Proper Medication Storage and Disposal

Education is key to providing information about proper techniques and bolstering patient safety.


L. Allen Dobson Jr, MD, FAAFP

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We Must Use the Vaccination Infrastructure We Already Have

Pharmacy and primary care are dramatically underallocated with COVID-19 doses compared with influenza efforts.