Authors


Sarah Peters

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Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine (Kadcyla)

This human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-targeted antibody-drug conjugate is approved for the treatment of patients with HER2-positive, metastatic breast cancer.


Sarah K. Milam, PharmD

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Anticoagulation Monitoring: The Next Community Pharmacy Value Proposition

An independent pharmacy in Virginia provides patient care services through an anticoagulation clinic.


Alexandra M. Williams, 340B ACE, And Halena Leah Marcelin, PharmD, MS, BCPS

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Documenting 340B Value Is Key to Success

This helps ensure that participation increases access to and care of patients of the covered entity.


Karen E. Van Nuys, PhD

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Practice Economics and the Decision to Prescribe Oral Oncolytics

This paper explores the economic incentives that oncologists face when deciding between oral and intravenous oncolytics and their impact on prescribing behavior.



Pamela Wolfe, MS

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Impact of Medicare Part D on Utilization and Expenditures

Examination of pharmacy behaviors before and after implementation indicated that restrictions in pharmacy benefits may not deter utilization for Part D.


Stephanie Whalen, PharmD

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THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY: CONTRIBUTING TO BETTER MEDICINES

Drs. Patel, Singh, and Whalen are postdoctoral fellows in the Rutgers Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program. Dr. Alexander is director of the Institute for Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowships, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Dr. Barone is professor and chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.



Michelle N. Smith, PharmD

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Kicking the Habit With Combination Therapy: Updates in Tobacco Cessation Treatment

As one of the most visible members of the health care team, pharmacists are uniquely positioned to assist and support patients in tobacco cessation.


Shane Desselle, RPh, PhD, FAPhA

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Tip of the Week: Learn Business Skills for the New Pharmacist

In querying pharmacists about what is required to be successful, many so-called “soft skills” in the social and administrative sciences rise to the top, but more evidence is needed.


Marc Stranz, PharmD

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Opportunities and Trends in Digital Health

The past decade has seen a rapid expansion in technology adoption.


Christine G. Kohn, PharmD

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Case Studies (March 2018)

What should these pharmacists do?


Ana M. Palacio, MD, MPH

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Healthcare Utilization and Costs for Insured Patients With Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia was related to a pattern of initial increase in utilization and costs, followed by a decrease 7 to 12 months after diagnosis.


Robert J. Irene, RPh, BSPharm, President, Armada Health Care, PBMI 2012 Specialty Drug Benefit Report

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The Remaking of Specialty Pharmacy

Pharmacies with a vision of the future can participate in this thriving market. Small chains and even retailers are establishing a foothold in specialty pharmacy, and they are thriving, while traditional retailers are finding ways to participate actively.



Adriana Matos, PharmD, BCGP

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Consider Impact of Certain Medications on Brain Function

Pharmacists can identify drugs that cause problems, guide selection, and recommend treatment strategies.



Renee Robinson, PharmD, MPH, MSPharm

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Partnership Between Public Health and Pharmacy: Opportunities to Increase Resource Sharing, Efficiency, and Improved Health Outcomes

Additional support is necessary to ensure that infrastructure development continues and that all pharmacists have the necessary tools to continue to provide immunization services.


Dina Alsalih, PhD, MBA, PharmD

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Utilizing Contemporary Art to Transform Health Education

The perception of creativity has been limited merely to art and innovation, neglecting one of the main sectors that strives for this: education.





Nancy Cotter, PharmD

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A Linezolid Prior Authorization Program: Clinical and Economic Outcomes

This study demonstrated that a linezolid PA program did not appear to be associated with a negative impact on medical outcomes and was associated with lower costs.



Taylor A. VandenBerg, PharmD candidate

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Plethora of Clinical Trials Explore Gastric Cancer Treatments

Pharmacists can play an integral role in collaborating with physicians to manage patient therapy.


Daniel McGrath, MS

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Case Studies (January 2016)

What should these pharmacists do?


Dave Marley, founding member, Pharmacists United for Truth

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The Beginning of a Movement

If independents have any chance of survival, we need to get into the game ourselves and teach the public what they don't know about PBMs.


Gwen Holten

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Shifting Your Nutrition, Fitness Expectations During Shelter in Place

With all the factors of the COVID-19 outbreak taken into consideration, simply maintaining your current body weight and level of health and fitness is a win worth celebrating.


Nicole Brow, PharmD

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Case Studies (July 2019)

Two interactive cases are presented.