Authors



Neha Nadkarni, PharmD, RPh

Latest:

Exxua: A Lengthy Approval Under a Regulatory Lens

The story of gepirone may spark new conversations for industry standards on drug development to facilitate future innovations.


Sarah Spinler, PharmD, FCCP, FAHA, FASHP, AACC

Latest:

Cardiovascular Risks of BTK Inhibitors: What Pharmacists Need to Know

Sarah Spinler, PharmD, FCCP, FAHA, FASHP, AACC, discussed management of atrial fibrillation in patients with cancer.


Andrew Wilson, BS, PharmD, FASHP

Latest:

Optimizing Health System Pharmacies: Leveraging Data, Performance Indicators, and Automation

Health system pharmacies can enhance operational and financial performance by leveraging key performance indicators, data-driven tools, and automation, ultimately supporting the broader health system’s adaptability and growth within an evolving health care landscape.


Victoria MacLelland, PharmD Candidate

Latest:

Hindsight Is 20/20: Two Final-Year Student Pharmacists Reflect on Their Experiences

Pharmacy school is about more than academics—it's also a time to build relationships and explore opportunities.


Moom R. Roosan, PharmD, PhD

Latest:

Pharmacists Play Role in Pharmacogenomics Clinical Services

They should consider many factors and use clear guidance on predicting phenotypes from genotypes to intervene optimally based on specific drug-gene interactions.



Lauren Ray, PharmD, MBA

Latest:

February Marks American Heart Month

Pharmacists can heighten awareness about cardiovascular health and promote heart-healthy lifestyles.


Ruo Jie Wu, PharmD Candidate

Latest:

How Pharmacy Curricula Should Adjust to Abortion Legislature

Curricula should require comprehensive training for providing contraceptive care, helping students perform duties confidently and competently.


Melody Smith, MD, MS

Latest:

Harnessing the Microbiome May Help Reduce CAR T-Cell Therapy Toxicity

Melody Smith, MD, MS, discusses how microbiome modulation may influence CAR T-cell therapy toxicity and outcomes, highlighting potential future interventions and clinical integration challenges.


Donna Ryan, MD

Latest:

Expert Insight: Long-Term GLP-1 Use Often Necessary to Maintain Weight Loss, Health Benefits

Donna Ryan explains why long-term treatment with GLP-1 medication is typically necessary to maintain weight loss benefits.


Sarah Clemente, MHA

Latest:

Evaluate 503B Facilities for Outsourced Compounds

Complete due diligence before selecting a compounding pharmacy and establishing an outsourcing relationship.


Chelsea Caddell, PharmD

Latest:

The Expanding Role of CDK 4/6 Inhibitors in Breast Cancer Treatment

Cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 (CDK 4/6) inhibitors have transformed the treatment of hormone receptor-positive/HER2-negative breast cancer across metastatic and early-stage settings, with ongoing research exploring their potential in additional breast cancer subtypes, combination therapies, and aggressive disease scenarios.


Prem Shah, PharmD

Latest:

Why Choose a Career in Community Pharmacy?

It’s imperative to redefine the future of pharmacy to help ensure a robust pipeline of future pharmacists and create a culture that helps ensure pharmacists live their purpose and passion.


Vy Vivian Vo, PharmD

Latest:

The Impact of Annual Neonatal and Pediatric Mock Code Training

Implementation of yearly mock code training can reinforce essential knowledge and increase pharmacists’ clinical competence and confidence when faced with actual neonatal and pediatric emergencies.


Aderonke Adeboye, PharmD, BCPS

Latest:

Can We Do More for Topical Therapy in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis?

It's key for clinicians to optimize therapy prior to systemic agents.


Heather D. Nelkin, PharmD, BCOP, DPLA

Latest:

Clinical Outcomes of Oral Anticancer Regimens in NSCLC Patients Managed in an Integrated Health-System Specialty Pharmacy Program

Pharmacist interactions provide significant benefits for patients with non-small cell lung cancer treated with oral oncolytics.


Tiffany P. Brown, PharmD

Latest:

Experiential Education Paves the Way for the Future of Pharmacy Curricula

Innovative experiential learning can provide students with skills necessary to launch successful careers, keeping the pharmacy profession trusted by patients.


Meghan Perry, PharmD candidate

Latest:

A Review of Treatment Options, Guidelines for Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction

With the release of the 2022 AHA/ACC Guidelines for the Management of Heart Failure, patients with HFpEF now have a wider range of treatment options.


Scott Kjelson, PharmD

Latest:

Wellness is the Future of Pharmacy But is the Profession Prepared?

Currently, no national pharmacy organization has defined wellness in the pharmacy profession, which is needed so that others have a sense of guidance around wellness within the profession.



Nicholas Van Hise, PharmD, BCPS

Latest:

Clinical Overview: Steps to Implementation of Rebyota for Recurrent C difficile Infection

Rebyota is a live biotherapeutic product that is unfamiliar to many pharmacists and other health care providers with different steps in the eventual administration process.


Sina Hosseini, PharmD Candidate

Latest:

Tip of the Week: An Implementation Framework Is Key to Launching MTM Service

Evidence suggests that there are many barriers to the proper implementation of MTM services, including time constraints and lack of staff support.


Elaina Rosario, PharmD, CPh, BCACP, CDCES

Latest:

Expert Q&A: Exploring the Role of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Diabetes Management

Pharmacists play a key role in educating patients and prescribers on the selection, use, and management of GLP-1 receptor agonists in diabetes care.


Sophia Humphreys, PharmD, MHA

Latest:

Biosimilar Copay Programs

Dr Humphreys discusses biosimilar copay programs.


Lindsay Kaun, PharmD, BCPS

Latest:

The Evolving Landscape of Polycythemia Vera Treatment

Current treatment strategies are aimed at reducing hematocrit and symptom burden through phlebotomy, aspirin, and cytoreductive agents, while emerging therapies offer promise for better disease control and quality of life.


James Parrish

Latest:

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.


Stefanie Conley, PharmD, BCOP

Latest:

Review of 3 Alternative Pathways to Access Non–FDA-Approved Drugs

Non–FDA-approved medications may be accessed for patient care via 3 alternative pathways: expanded access, the Right to Try Act, and off-label use, which are reviewed in this article.


Amanda Liu, PharmD

Latest:

Let’s Have a Heart to Heart About Heart Failure

Initiating and optimizing heart failure guideline-directed medical therapy is critical to the comprehensive management of heart failure.


Calantha Yan, PharmD, RPh

Latest:

The Role of Daridorexant in the Treatment of Insomnia

Although pharmacotherapy is considered for the treatment of insomnia, medication should not be the sole treatment for individuals diagnosed with insomnia.