Authors


Andrew Yabusaki, PharmD Candidate

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A Rotation Abroad: Rural Pharmacy Practice in Southern Ecuador

What sets my time in Ecuador apart from any other rotation that I’ve done or will do is that every element of growth, and every challenge is presented simultaneously.


Davy James, Managing Editor of Specialty Pharmacy Times

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First Biosimilar Filgrastim Launched Today

The first biosimilar to receive FDA approval is now available the United States.


Germin G. Fahim, PharmD, BCPS

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Improving Transitions of Care for Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes: A Focus on the Role of the Health System and Community Pharmacists on Adherence

The intended audience for this activity consists of medical directors, pharmacy directors, pharmacy benefit managers, and other managed care professionals who are involved with the treatment of patients with acute coronary syndrome.


Jill Murphy, Assistant Editor

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National Diabetes Prevention Program Is Now Available in Spanish

The National DPP is an evidence-based lifestyle change program designed to delay or prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes among adults with prediabetes.


Rebecca Bigler, PhD

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CAR T-Cell Therapy: Genetically Programming the Immune System to Attack Malignant Cells

Current FDA-approved CAR-T cell therapies express CARs recognizing CD19, which is expressed on the surface of almost all B cells, making these therapies specific for B-cell malignancies.



Dan Leonard

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Improving Healthcare Quality Through Comparative Effectiveness Research and Value-Based Insurance Design

The President of the National Pharmaceutical Council discusses how comparative effectiveness research and value-based insurance design can reduce costs and improve healthcare quality.


Myrl Weinberg, FASAE, CAE

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New Law Promotes Development of and Access to New Diagnostic Tests

Congress has passed a law designed to get advanced diagnostic tests to patients more quickly and to promote personalized care for patients.


Sara Hunt, MSN, RN, PHN, FNP-C

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Stay Safe This Halloween

Here are 10 tips for precautions that need to be taken during this fun holiday that are both evergreen and related to COVID-19.


Kristy Malacos, CPhT

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PDMPs Can Help Curb the Opioid Epidemic

As approved delegates, techs can assist pharmacists by reviewing prescription drug monitoring programs.


Saad Aslam, PhD

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Outcomes of a Specialty Pharmacy Program for Oral Oncology Medications

Our research focuses on the clinical and economic outcomes of patients receiving care from a payer-designated specialty pharmacy program compared with regular retail pharmacies.


Billy Franks, PhD

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Persistence With Mirabegron Versus Tolterodine in Patients With Overactive Bladder

In a retrospective analysis of the Optum database, overactive bladder patients treated with mirabegron bladder patients persisted longer with treatment than patients treated with tolterodine, and had reduced resource utilization and costs.


Cassandra Ford, PharmD

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Trends in Medication Utilization and the Cost of Treatment for Gout

With new drugs in the pipeline and the impact of updated FDA drug safety policies on colchicine, gout may no longer be inexpensive to treat.


Andrew Chang, MPH

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Value-Based Insurance Design and Antidiabetic Medication Adherence

Among the commercially insured, pharmacy benefits define the availability, accessibility, and cost of prescription drugs.


Todd Weber

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Maximizing Patient Care with Technology

Specialty nurses must be thoroughly trained on how to effectively and efficiently utilize a software system to deliver quality care to patients.



Mike Henessy

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Specialty's Unique Role in Oncology Management

Specialty Pharmacy industry leaders are offering innovative practices and ideas as they look for real-world solutions for the best possible treatments and outcomes for cancer patients.


Michelle Byrne, PharmD, MSPBA Candidate

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The Ins and Outs of Specialty Pharmacy

Specialty pharmacies offer a wide range of services vital to manufacturers and patients alike.



Kevin Joseph, PharmD Candidate

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New FDA Actions: UCB's Neupro

The FDA approved Neupro (Rotigotine Transdermal System) for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and restless leg syndrome.


Dave Ellis

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Independent Pharmacy Ownership Provides an Attractive Career Choice

As a pharmacy student assessing career options, you may think that employment with one of the major chains is the best, or even the only, viable path.


Douglas Jennings, PharmD, FCCP, FAHA, FACC, BCPS

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Updates in Heart Failure Drug Therapy

“The central problem in heart failure is not that patients are short of breath or retain fluid. The problem is that they die.”


Marilyn N. Bulloch, PharmD, BCPS, FCCM, SPP

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Gepotidacin’s Potential FDA Approval and Novel Mechanism Treating UTIs

If approved, gepotidacin (GSK) will be a new oral agent added to the treatment paradigm for urinary tract infections (UTIs).


Jimmy Neil

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Responding to Ever-Decreasing Drug Reimbursement Margins: Strategies for Sustainability of Independent Pharmacy

Challenges to the independent pharmacy community are fast and furious, and 2016 appears to be no different than past years in terms of change and opportunity.



Anne L. Burns, RPh

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Applying Value-Based Incentive Models Within Community Pharmacy Practice

Healthcare is transforming through new payment models, including value-based incentives (VBIs); this article discusses implementation principles and operational strategies for VBIs in community pharmacy practice.




Barry A. Bunting, PharmD

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Training Pharmacists for Disease Management Roles

Dr. Bunting is clinical manager of pharmacy and Asheville Project coordinator, Diabetes and Health Education Center, Mission Hospitals, Asheville, NC.


Stephen Lott, PharmD, CSP

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Maximizing Patient Experience with the Addition of Chat Technology

Chat communication offers convenience and access to accurate clinical information.