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Dora Aguayo

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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.


Autumn D. Zuckerman, PharmD, BCPS, AAHIVP, CSP

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Multisite Health-Systems Specialty Pharmacy Study Evaluates Adherence to Self-Administered Biologic Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs

High adherence to treatment is a key first step toward better patient outcomes, including sustained disease control or remission.


Andrew C. Mocny, PharmD

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The Evolving Role of the Pharmacist in Opioid Use Disorder

Pharmacists’ pharmacotherapeutic expertise helps them advocate for their patients and assist providers.


Nicholas Wang, PharmD Candidate

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Tip of the Week: How to Handle Venting at Work?

Pharmacy managers must not only possess high levels of emotional intelligence, but should also encourage development among staff that facilitates more effective and creative outlets for frustration.


Payton Waltz, PharmD

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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.



Ghassan Alyaseen, PharmD Candidate

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Potential Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease in Long Term Use of Acid Reducing Medications

Pharmacists can use their knowledge and professional judgment to educate patients about when it is appropriate to take these medications and when to avoid them.


Jessica Molina, CPHT-Adv, in-D

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Pharmacy Technicians Play Key Role in Avoiding Medication Errors

Taking a few seconds to double-check a prescription can have significant impacts on patient safety




Abhiruchi Mehta, PharmD, MS

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New Therapeutic Agents and Final Thoughts on DED

A panel of experts comment on new therapeutic agents being developed and discuss their final thoughts on dry eye disease.


Jennifer Garris, BSPS

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A Brief Overview of Loop Diuretics Used in Heart Failure

The combination of loop diuretics with other drugs that act at different pharmacologic targets has been shown to improve diuretic response in patients with heart failure.


Sharon Hesterlee, PhD

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Gene Therapies Hold Promise for Neuromuscular and Other Rare Diseases

Challenges remain, however, to therapy development for a limited patient population.


Panna Sharma

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Building a Path to Cure for Patients With NSCLC Who Have Never Smoked

How patients acquire NSCLC plays a role in health outcomes, with never-smoker patients having genetically different disease than the same disease in smokers.


Jessica Ayre

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5 Ways Pharmacies Can Use Texting to Boost Patient Engagement

Texting with patients can help to improve pharmacy processes while creating better user experiences.


Adrienne Brennan, PharmD, CSP

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New Treatment Options Are on the Horizon for β-Thalassemia

Gene therapies in late-stage development may soon provide hope for a cure.


Larry King, PharmD, Manager of Clinical Informatics at Surescripts

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Helping Pharmacists Excel in the ‘New Normal’

With more work and less staff, we need to examine how we can better support pharmacists in the new normal brought on by COVID-19.


Thomas Pile, PharmD, CDCES

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Securing the Supply Chain: The DSCSA and the New Importation Policy in Florida

In January 2024, Florida became the only state to allow the importation of medications for public use.


Ashley Lam, PharmD Candidate

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Considerations for Environmentally Conscious Pharmacy Students

Environmental conditions and air pollution affect health by causing injuries and fatalities, exacerbating respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, and spreading infectious diseases.



Alfred Adam L'Altrelli, PharmD

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Recognize the Value of Health Care Volunteers

The health care industry must cultivate volunteer support to maintain a positive impact on vaccination rates.


Stephen M. Webster, PharmD, MSBA

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It Is Time to Consider Alternatives to Discipline Programs

Professional assistance programs provide pathway for health care professionals to return to practice following treatment for substance use disorder.


Sarah John, PharmD Candidate

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Understanding Pharmacogenomics Is Essential for Personalized Care

Pharmacogenomics can play a role in lowering the cost of health care expenditures, such as shortening hospital stays and reducing emergency department visits.


Tiffany MacKenzie, PhD

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Bacteroidetes: The Jekyll and Hyde of the Human Gut Microbiome

The relative abundance of gram-negative Bacteroidetes to other phyla, such as gram-positive Firmicutes, is essential to maintain biodiversity and human gut health.


Steven Treon, MD, PhD, FACP, FRCP

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Therapies Under Investigation for Waldenström Macroglobulinemia

The exciting therapies in the pipeline that are thought to target novel mechanisms in Waldenström macroglobulinemia.



Julie Harting, PharmD

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Long Story Short: Cellulitis Can Be Treated in Less Than a Week

Duration of therapy may be just 5 to 6 days for patients without risk factors for complications.


Beju Shah, PharmD, MBA

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One Year Later: Key Issues Impacting Health System Pharmacies During the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

This vaccine rollout has become even more crucial for the US health care system, as new mutations of the coronavirus continue to emerge.


Brandon Newman, PharmD, MMHC, CSP

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How Data Can Help Demonstrate the Value of the Health-System Specialty Pharmacy

Insurers, accountable care organizations, and manufacturers increasingly look for demonstrable clinical outcomes as proof for reimbursement or access to limited distribution networks.


Gretchen Brummel, PharmD, BCPS

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As Shortages Continue, Suppliers, Hospitals, and Health Systems Look for New Solutions

Hospitals, health systems, and the supply chain are all negatively impacted by drug shortages and are each affected by the decisions of the others.

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