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Pam Forster

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You Previously Qualified for a Small Dispenser DSCSA Exemption. Now What?

As welcome as this compliance extension may be for those who qualify, it is critical they understand both their current and future regulatory obligations.


Daniel Abdullah, PharmD candidate

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Semaglutide Carries Potential Risk of Worsening Diabetic Retinopathy

Despite demonstrating numerous benefits, semaglutide has also been linked to an increased incidence of diabetic retinopathy, which was initially reported in the SUSTAIN-6 trial.


April Nunnally, PharmD, BCOP

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Updates in Cancer Prevention and Screening for 2025: A Pharmacist Primer

Pharmacists play a vital role in cancer prevention and early detection by educating patients on risk factors, counseling on screening guidelines, and promoting adherence to evidence-based recommendations for common cancers, such as breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, prostate, and skin cancer.


Sabrina Bahadori, PharmD Candidate

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Bexagliflozin (Brenzavvy): Advancing Diabetes Management With SGLT-2 Inhibition

Beyond its primary role in diabetes treatment, SGLT-2 inhibitors have demonstrated versatility in various health aspects, offering benefits beyond glucose reduction.


Christine Barrett, PharmD, BCOP

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Pharmacists Play Key Role in Managing Toxicity During Neoadjuvant Therapy for Melanoma

Christine Barrett, PharmD, BCOP, shares insights, challenges, and advice for oncology pharmacists navigating neoadjuvant therapy.


Randi Silcox, PharmD Candidate; Chloe Dawson, PharmD Candidate; Paul Ndjabe, PharmD Candidate; Madison Holmes, PharmD, BCPS; Amy Renaud, PharmD, TTS

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Patient-Controlled Analgesia: Pharmacy Haven or Nursing Nightmare?

Patient-controlled analgesia typically consists of opioids or local anesthetics, but it may also include non-opioid analgesics or other medications.


Dipan B Ray, PhD, MS

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Little Pills, Big Risks: The Untold Dangers of Referring to Low-Dose Aspirin as 'Baby Aspirin’

Aspirin, known as acetylsalicylic acid, has been marketed in ways that have de-emphasized potential risks to children.


Rebecca Maxson, PharmD, BCPS

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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.


Sonia Soin, PharmD, RPh, BS

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Sleep and Treatments in Insomnia

Pharmacists should be vigilant in recognizing medications that are causing insomnia in a patient's profile or electronic medical record.


Aakash Gandhi, PharmD

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Developing a Health-System Controlled Substance Monitoring Program

It is vital to have a robust controlled substance monitoring program to promptly identify and mitigate drug diversion.


Anita Hu

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Updates on 2022 Changes to the American Diabetes Association Standards of Care

Metformin has been the drug of choice for the treatment of diabetes since the 1950s, but new changes suggest the consideration of SGLT-2 inhibitors or GLT-1 agonists.


Robert Danby, DPhil, MBChB (Hons), MRCP, FRCPath

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50 Years of Progress: Unlocking Stem Cell Transplantation for All Patients

This year the world’s first stem cell register celebrates its 50th anniversary.


Carly Albright, PharmD Candidate

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Rare Disease Day 2022: The Pharmacist’s Role

Pharmacists hold a vastly underrecognized role within the care team—a role that offers a unique approach toward the therapeutic management of rare diseases.


Jamie Rusan, PharmD Candidate

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Time to Address the Management of Antiphospholipid Syndrome

It is vital for health care teams to recognize the signs and symptoms of antiphospholipid syndrome and to identify the severity of a patient’s diagnosis based on their aPL profile.


Kennedy Erickson, PharmD Candidate

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Learning in Lockdown: Adapting a Reproductive Health Campaign for Pandemic Life

Although COVID-19 paused our original plans, we were ultimately able to reach more people than we ever could have via in-person presentations alone.


Tiffany DiMaggio, PharmD

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Help Patients Manage Cold and Flu Symptoms

Consider patients' disease states, medication regimens, and other regularly used nonprescription drugs.


Kirsten Werner

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Does Intermittent Fasting Work?

Eating regimen shows many health benefits, but the diet may not be appropriate for all patients.


Jon Nolin, RPH, SP

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The Comparative Value of 3 Electronic Sources of Medication Data

Combining medication history information from multiple sources improves the completeness and accuracy of the medication information.


Louis Fox, PharmD Candidate

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Bronchitis: When To Take It Seriously

Pharmacists can debunk the myths and provide the facts about treatment for bronchitis.


Glenn Schulman, PharmD, MS, BCPS, BCGP, BCACP, BCIDP

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Early Screening Is Key in Colorectal Cancer

New treatments with biological agents and vaccines are creating a pathway for patients with metastatic CRC.



Daniel J. Nam, RPh, Esq

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CMS' Newly Released Quality Measure Development Plan: Current Landscape and Potential Impact

Pursuant to the Medicare Access & CHIP Reauthorization Act, CMS has released a draft Measure Development Plan detailing steps the federal government will take to incorporate measuring and reporting of quality measurements.


Tamra Wade

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Antineoplastic Enzyme Inhibitor Drug Trend Utilization in the United States

Increases in the number of cancer cases being diagnosed and treated likely will drive cost trends for antineoplastic enzyme inhibitors.




Tricia Lee Wilkins, PharmD, PhD

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Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances: A Tool to Help Promote Better Patient Care

This study presents the first information available regarding enablement and use by state and area characteristics of electronic prescribing of controlled substances by prescribers and pharmacy systems in from an e-prescribing network.


Lauren Arlington, MPh

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Adherence Takes Hit During Pandemic

Resulting economic decline Is forces many to make hard choices about medications, but pharmacists can increase awareness and offer solutions.


Justin Sherman, PharmD

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Helping Patients Manage Cardiovascular Disease

Adherence to medications can aid in preventing and treating CVD.


Dan Steiber, RPh, Specialty Pharmacy Times Editor-in-Chief & Executive Vice President

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Convergence: Is Bigger Better?

The power of the payer in the specialty space continues to grow in the era of health care consolidation.


Siddharth Swamy, PharmD, BCPS

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Acute Bronchitis and Rhinosinusitis: Perspectives From Antimicrobial Stewardship

The overuse of antimicrobials is associated with antimicrobial resistance, which is now a global crisis.