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Joshua Pirestani

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Why Some Supplements Are Fraudulent and Harmful

The FDA is not authorized to review the safety and efficacy of dietary supplement products before they are sold on the market.




Mary Inguanti, RPh, MPH, FASCP

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Community Health Centers: A Pharmacist's Perspective

By focusing on primary healthcare, community health centers keep down healthcare costs for all consumers, taxpayers, and governments.



Dave Domann, RPh, MS

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Applying Value-Based Incentive Models Within Community Pharmacy Practice

Healthcare is transforming through new payment models, including value-based incentives (VBIs); this article discusses implementation principles and operational strategies for VBIs in community pharmacy practice.



Chris Chan, PharmD

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Applying Value-Based Incentive Models Within Community Pharmacy Practice

Healthcare is transforming through new payment models, including value-based incentives (VBIs); this article discusses implementation principles and operational strategies for VBIs in community pharmacy practice.



Allison Gilchrist, Associate Editor

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Generic Biologic Drugs Appear Equivalent to Brand Name Counterpart

A recent analysis from Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health researchers found that generic forms of the biologic drug infliximab (remicade) appear to be just as safe and effective as the brand name version.


Timothy O'Shea, PharmD

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Clinical Insights: Zolgensma for Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Zolgensma is the first gene therapy indicated for the treatment of children with spinal muscular atrophy.


Tara Menkhaus, Pharm D Candidate, University of Cincinnati James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy

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Pursuing Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation

Selecting an accreditation agency should be determined by the local business environment and needs.


Timothy G. Ferris, MD, MPH

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Therapeutic Substitution From Atorvastatin to Simvastatin: Impact on LDL Control

Evaluation of a therapeutic substitution from atorvastatin to simvastatin on low-density lipoprotein control, and assessment of program participation rates for a commercially insured population.


Meybel Morales, PharmD

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Does Prioritizing Self-Care Mean Betraying Your Patient Care?

According to the results of a nationwide survey conducted among clinical pharmacists, too many working hours is the major factor causing burnout, followed by inadequate management.


Fonda Shu-Ayanji, PharmD/MPH Candidate

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Developing a Framework for Delivery of Medication Therapy Management in a Specialty Pharmacy

Pharmacists are central health care professionals in medication therapy management and play a crucial role in improving life quality outcomes among patients.




Ihor Vasyutyn

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Precision Medicine and the 21st Century Cures Act

The 21st Century Cures Act will have a huge impact on the pharmaceutical industry both nationally and globally.



John K. McGuirk, MAEd, MBA

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Fast Forward: Evolutionary Changes Ahead for Community Pharmacy

The growing trend of accountable care organizations gives pharmacists the chance to make a greater impact on the health of their patients in a team approach that saves both dollars and lives.


Jenny Shan, PharmD Candidate 2018

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Taking on AMCP Nexus: A First-Time Conference Experience

As one of Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy’s two annual conventions, AMCP Nexus aims to provide in-depth educational programming on the current advances and challenges in managed care.


Conchetta Lesser, PharmD, BCACP

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Vaccine Billing Coverage Options: Seasonal Influenza and Future COVID-19 Vaccines

A thorough understanding of immunization billing processes for Medicare, Medicaid, and other third-party payers will be critical to ensure pharmacy staff can efficiently serve their communities and facilitate a smooth reimbursement process.


Rare Disease Report Staff

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Genzyme's Lumizyme Now Indicated for Infantile-Onset Pompe Disease

FDA will no longer require Genzyme to continue the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy program.




Cheryl Allen, RPh, BSPharm, MBA

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What Defines an Independent Specialty Pharmacy?

Independent specialty pharmacies foster the development of innovative services and programs that demonstrate a patient-centric approach and an entrepreneurial business philosophy.


Ericka Huckle, PharmD Candidate

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Neuropathic Pain

Neuropathic pain is a chronic nerve pain that can significantly impair a patient's functioning and quality of life.


Cynthia Borda, PharmD, MBA

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Improving Asthma Management with Tools and Devices

This Continuing Education activity is supported by an educational grant from Philips Respironics, Inc.


Fred M. Eckel, MS, RPh

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Making the Pharmacy a Health and Wellness Destination

Can Walgreens' strategies for the future of the company be applied more broadly to benefit others in the profession?


Benjamin Gutierrez, PhD

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Burden of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease: Systematic Literature Review

The authors present a review of the literature for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease to characterize its impact on patients and healthcare systems.