Authors


Michelle Putney, PharmD Candidate

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Ubrelvy: Treatment for Acute Migraines With or Without Aura in Adults

Ubrogepant (Ubrelvy, Allergan) was approved for the treatment of acute migraines with or without aura in adults after showing a significantly greater reduction in headache pain compared with placebo.


Kelly Fust, MS

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Economic Model of Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factors for Patients Receiving Chemotherapy

For US payers, pegfilgrastim is a less-expensive choice than daily filgrastim for reducing the risk of febrile neutropenia in patients receiving myelosuppressive chemotherapy.


Sharlene Ghassemi, PharmD

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Why I Became a Pharmacist: Searching for Cures, Making a Difference

The winner of our third annual essay contest shares her story.


Kathleen Kenny, PharmD, RPh

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Help Patients Navigate Spring Allergies

Symptoms occur when airborne irritants enter the eyes, nose, and throat, causing an allergic reaction.


Molly Burich, MS

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Manufacturer Considerations for Designing a Distribution Strategy for Specialty Products

The rising cost of specialty drugs continues to put pressure on all stakeholders. Specialty pharmacists can fill an existing gap in compliance and cost control.


Xianglin L. Du, MD, PhD

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Cost-Utility Analysis of Treatments for Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

A national community-level study of Medicare patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer found that adding targeted therapy to chemotherapy regimens was not cost-effective.


Nikhil A. Sangave, PharmD, BCACP

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Artificial Intelligence Applications in Education and Pharmacy Practice

By interpreting and applying the data provided by algorithms, pharmacists are uniquely equipped to guide development of more patient-centered care.


Marcus Sredzinski, PharmD

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Implications of STeP for Improved Diabetes Control: A Payer Perspective

Implementation of the STeP program across managed care organizations could lead to improved patient outcomes and significant cost savings.


Samuel W. Chey

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US Primary Care Providers' Use of Over-the-Counter Medications for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Chronic Constipation

The perception and utilization of OTC medications among primary care providers for gastroesophageal reflux disease and chronic constipation shows a need for improved patient education on these medications.


Brittany Hoffmann-Eubanks, PharmD, MBA

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Student Pharmacist Leaders Discuss the Future of Pharmacy

Student pharmacist leaders were also asked about the importance of a pharmacist education in obtaining advanced pharmacist roles in their careers.


Jerica Singleton, PharmD

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Ensuring Access to Vaccinations Among Older Adults and Underserved Populations

A broader understanding of vaccine hesitancy and barriers has helped to enhance acceptance of vaccination services through educational outreach.


Maureen Miller, MPH, BSN

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Medicare Part D Plans Burdened by Hospice Payment Reform

Recent guidance and proposed rules for the Medicare hospice program will have a profound impact on plans providing Medicare Part D services.


Nicholas Feola, PharmD

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Treatment of Acute Venous Thromboembolism in Obese Patients

In the United States, as many as 900,000 individuals are affected by venous thromboembolism each year.


Julie Hessick, RPh

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Electronic Prior Authorization: The First Step in Patient Adherence

A streamlined prior authorization process can increase administrative efficiency and improve health information security.


Norman Nagl, PhD

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5-HT3 Receptor Antagonist Effects in Cancer Patients With Multiple Risk Factors

Palonosetron has been found to be effective in treating chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, but no other studies that have compared it with the other 5-HT3 RAs are currently available.


Susie Lee, 2017 PharmD Candidate

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Success Stories of Interprofessional Education

Like many things at a large state school, in order to find opportunities, you must seek them yourself.



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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Artificial Intelligence and Drug Discovery—We Aren’t in Kansas Anymore, Toto

The speed and scale of what’s coming with AI can only be imagined now, but without a doubt, our lives will change.


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.