Authors


Asa Tsoi, PharmD candidate

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Case Studies (March 2018)

Two case studies are presented.


Michael S. Monaghan, PharmD, BCPS

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Controlling Diabetes: Teaching Patients to Take Charge

The American Diabetes Association recommends that health care providers incorporate an estimated average glucose measurement when counseling patients with diabetes.


Melissa Chen, MD

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Pharmacy and Telehealth: An Interprofessional Model at a Student-led Free Clinic

Unique model demonstrates how clinical pharmacy services could be integrated into an interprofessional telehealth clinic.


Christa Eans, PharmD, AAHIVP, MSPBA, CSP

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Pifeltro and Delstrigo: New Options for HIV-1

On August 30, 2018, the FDA approved Merck’s doravirine (Pifeltro) a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor and doravirine/lamivudine/tenofovir (Delstrigo) a once-daily single tablet regimen for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in appropriate patients.


Jade L. Kutzke, PharmD

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Clinical Insights: Use of Combination Therapy for Advanced Clear-Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma

Approximately 73,000 NEW cases of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) are expected to be diagnosed in 2019 in the United States, with up to 70% of these cases anticipated to be clear-cell subtype.


Nick Smock, PharmD, MBA

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Affordable Care Act Regards Pharmacists as Health Care Providers, Not Just Prescription Dispensers

Law sets precedent for pharmacists to provide cognitive care-and charge for it


Jenna M. Collins, BA

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Synchronization of Treatment With Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents and Chemotherapy

In outpatient oncology clinics, erythropoiesis-stimulating agents and chemotherapy were found to be typically administered during the same visits, as opposed to requiring separate visits.


Bruce E. Landon, MD, MBA

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Incentive Formularies: Spending and Utilization for 3 Common Drug Classes

Incentive formularies with varying cost sharing led to modestly lower overall spending, with savings for plan sponsors offset by increased out-of-pocket spending.


David Berkowitz PharmD

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All My Pharmacy Students Learn to Code

Why I included a computer coding aspect into my APPE rotation


Scotty Sykes, CPA, Sykes & Company P.A.

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4 Pharmacy Accounting, Tax Tips

To avoid the tax pitfalls of procrastination, here are 4 accounting and tax tips to implement!


Beth Bolt, RPh

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You Are Probably Getting Too Much Sodium

Many of us take in too much sodium, which can put us at an increased risk for health problems.


Troy Trygstad, PharmD, PhD, MBA, Pharmacy Times Editor in Chief

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Do Not Underestimate RSV or Your Importance in Recommending Vaccines

Pharmacists’ awareness of respiratory syncytial virus and their role in educating about the vaccine have grown dramatically.


True North Political Solutions

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White Paper: DIR Fees Simply Explained

This paper examines the use and implications of direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees and potential strategies to overcome the challenges that accompany DIR fees.


Sophia Z, Humphreys, PharmD, MHA

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Patient-Centered Approach Helps Ensure Biosimilar Adoption Success

Educating patients, providers improves acceptance, trust as number of approvals, indications grows



Soham Shukla, 2019 PharmD Candidate

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Do You Know How to Speed Network?

More than 80 pharmacy professionals helped 100 Rutgers pharmacy students practice their networking skills at a recent event that used a speed dating format.


Cindy Le, PharmD

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Roundup: Formulary Considerations for VTE

Venous thromboembolism is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the health system, and all patients should be assessed to determine their level of risk. The latest prophylactic treatment guidelines are presented here.


Alexandra B. Kimball, MD

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Psoriasis Treatment Patterns: Phototherapy, Oral Nonbiologic, and Biologic Therapies

Among psoriasis patients initiated on oral nonbiologic or on biologic therapy, most patients undergo at least 1 therapy change within 4 months of treatment initiation.


Jennifer Hagerman, PharmD

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Maximizing Patient Experience with the Addition of Chat Technology

Chat communication offers convenience and access to accurate clinical information.


Dr. Christina Tarantola, PharmD, CHC

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The 3-Step Method for Successful Meal Prep

For the busy person, the words 'meal prep' may be the last thing you want to hear. With this 3-Step Meal Prep, you can save time and minimize stress of cooking.


Jacquelyn Gray

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How to Avoid COPD Rehospitalization

Follow up care with pulmonologist crucial to health outcomes.


Allison Butcher, PharmD

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Bacterial Vaginosis: Facts and Myths

This article discusses treatment options for this common condition and ways to decrease the risk of infection.




Tricia Gangoo-Dookhan, PharmD, BS Pharmacy

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Zooming Through the Pandemic: NSU Virtual AMCP Student Chapter

There are many benefits to adopting and integrating new technological methods for hosting pharmacy organization events.


Shabbir Ahmed, Chief Commercial Officer, CareMetx

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Rethinking the Prior Authorization Process

Adoption of digital and focus on value set to transform current prior authorization processes.


Ece Okarlton, PharmD Candidate

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Bipolar Disorder: Opportunity for Pharmacists to Improve Adherence and Health Outcomes

As highly accessible health care professionals, pharmacists have the opportunity to improve medication adherence and health outcomes of patients with bipolar disorder.


Jacob Thompson, PharmD, MS, 340B ACE

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Partner With 340B Executive Stakeholders

At minimum, they should engage in compliance risks; financial opportunities; key advocacy efforts; and program resources, structure, and value.



Benjamin S. Barnhart

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Debating Student Debt and Making Sense of Statistics

Whether you are fresh out of school or a pharmacist with years of experience, chances that you are facing a 6-figure debt load from your education are pretty high.