Authors


Janelle McSwiggin, MSN, RN

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Pharmacist-led Primary Care Team Improves Clinical Outcomes in Severe Mental Illness

This approach may help prevent premature deaths attributed to preventable or treatable cardiovascular disease.


Luke Rubie

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In-Office Infusion Offers Opportunity

Patient financial/co-pay assistance is usually a component of providing infusion services and practices need to make sure it’s carefully managed to prevent financial hardship to patients.


Chelsee J. Jensen, PharmD

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Multidisciplinary Approach is Critical for Biosimilar Implementation, Optimization

Health systems must have a flexible workflow in place to allow the use of non-preferred agents to accommodate payer demands and reduce financial toxicity.


Sandi Edwards Perry, PharmD Candidate 2023

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Recognizing the Important Work of Pharmacists as Immunizers During World Immunization Week

Each time a pharmacist immunizes a patient against one of the 27 infections for which a safe and effective vaccine exists, the profession continues to protect communities against diseases that wreaked havoc on generations.


Sarah Carpio, BS, PharmD Candidate; and Shane P. Desselle, RPh, PhD, FAPhA

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Help Patients Understand Drug Expiration Dates

Use basic knowledge of medications to be the first line of defense in ensuring safety and maintaining pharmacy workflow.



Michael Arnold, PharmD

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From Diagnosis to Therapy: Pharmacists Can Help Close the Gap in Colorectal Cancer Treatment

Michael Arnold, PharmD, discussed the role of oncology pharmacists in enhancing biomarker testing for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.



Phyllis Houston, MSOL

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The Future of Pharmaceutical Care: Using Unique Patient Care Services to Drive Traffic and Outcomes

Four examples of patient care services that pharmacies can implement and why they can be beneficial to a pharmacy’s business model.


Amanda Lowney, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, BCEMP

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Impact of Time to First Epinephrine Administration on Outcomes After In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest With Initial Nonshockable Rhythm

This study found no significant difference in the sustained return of spontaneous circulation or survival to hospital discharge based on the timing of the first epinephrine administration in these patients.


Andrea Aguayo, PharmD

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Updated Guidelines for Statin Therapy in Patients With HIV

Previous studies have shown that individuals living with HIV are at higher risk for heart disease than individuals without HIV


Dale Christensen, PharmD

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Connecting Dots with Data: New Tools Pharmacists Need to Help Their Patients Succeed

The lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including supply concerns and staffing shortages, have made technological solutions become more crucial.


Destiny McCary, PharmD Candidate

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Comprehensive Management of Multiple Sclerosis: The Vital Role of Pharmacists

Multiple sclerosis is a debilitating disease affecting many Americans. Pharmacists can help patients control the symptoms that impact their quality of life.


Allison Monahan, PharmD, BCPS

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Principles, Updates in Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea, Vomiting

Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting can impact patients’ treatment outcomes.


Kristen Herzik, PharmD, BCPS

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Reconciling Medications in Mental Health Assessments Protects Patients

Process helps prevent errors for individuals with chronic disorders who often have a higher risk of drug-drug interactions.


Tigris Haran, PharmD

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Clinical Overview: Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) for Multiple Cardiovascular Conditions

Rivaroxaban is the only FDA-approved anticoagulant used in patients with peripheral artery disease and coronary artery disease.


Josephine M. Gresko, PharmD candidate

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Consequences of the Change Healthcare Cyberattack Continue

Legislative efforts regarding cybersecurity are ongoing, but individuals and organizations should remain vigilant.


Kimberly Ma

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Continuous Glucose Monitoring Technology Continues to Rapidly Expand

Some devices are being sold OTC for individuals without diabetes to track their health.


Gold Eneyo, PharmD

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The Future of Pharmaceutical Care: Using Unique Patient Care Services to Drive Traffic and Outcomes

Four examples of patient care services that pharmacies can implement and why they can be beneficial to a pharmacy’s business model.


Amber Suthers, MSAH, CPhT

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Medical Billing Is Now Part of Job Description

Technicians with specialized skills in prescription billing can help pharmacists focus on clinical services.


Canyon Hopkins, PharmD

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Oncology Overview: Sacituzumab Govitecan-hziy (Trodelvy) for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

Sacituzumab govitecan-hziy (Trodelvy) is indicated for the treatment of patients with triple-negative breast cancer who have received 2 prior therapies at minimum for metastatic disease.


Preston Mayo, PharmD

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Management of Clostridoides Difficile: A Focus on the Pharmacist's Role in the Care Continuum

Patient education and counseling play a critical role in preventing C. difficile recurrence, and pharmacists are uniquely positioned to provide treatment recommendations, educate patients and health care providers, optimize transitions of care, and reduce the risk of recurrent CDI.


Fred Shackelford, CPHT; LORNA GRIFFIN, CPHT; AND SHIRLEY JACOBS, CPHT

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Three Perspectives on Pharmacy Technician Retirement

Technicians can stay involved in the profession and connected with others after retirement


Stacie Deslich, MA, MS

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Gabapentin Presents High Potential for Misuse

Although the anticonvulsant is not considered a controlled substance, some state legislation focuses on monitoring the use of or reclassifying it.


Sumoda Achar, PharmD Candidate

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Pharmacists Can Help Children and Adolescents Manage Migraines

Be of value to patients and caregivers in forming a care plan for this challenging condition


Dana George

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Case Studies: August 2022

How would you respond to these patients questions?


Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir, PharmD

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CDC and FDA Recommendations for SARS-CoV-2 Booster Shots

Experts in the management of SARS-CoV-2 educate on CDC and FDA recommendations for approaching administration of booster vaccines, including those for special patient populations.


Kate White, PhD

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Beating Brain Cancer With the Help of a Village and Giving Back

Patient retraces her treatment journey from diagnosis through treatment for glioblastoma.


Ryan Fernholz, PharmD Candidate

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Understand GLP-1/GIP Dual Agonist Tirzepatide and Its Effect on Current Weight Loss Therapy

Promising data have emerged suggesting a significant weight loss benefit for patients using GLP-1 agonists and GLP-1/GIP dual agonists.


Jillian E. Hayes, PharmD, BCIDP

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Improve Care for Patients With Community-Acquired Pneumonia

Empiric anti-MRSA therapy is an area of opportunity for antimicrobial stewardship in the treatment of CAP.