Authors


Amanda Broadbent, PharmD Candidate

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Going Against the Flow: Treating Overactive Bladder

The impact of overactive bladder on quality of life is a major concern and pharmacists can help patients with this common condition.


Davy James, Associate Editorial Director

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A Review of Dupilumab

Dupixent is the first FDA-approved medicine for adults with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis and the only approved therapy shown to shrink nasal polyp size and improve the signs and symptoms of the associated chronic rhinosinusitis.


Pamela Schweitzer, PharmD, RADM (Retired)

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Trust Is a Potential Hole in the Emerging COVID-19 Mass Immunization Strategy

Policy makers and public health officials should not discount the importance of relationships in vaccination game plans.


Dennis Tribble, FASHP, PharmD

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Reducing Errors

The human element plays a pivotal role in adapting to new technology and aiming "the silver bullet."


Gale Scott

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Digoxin Linked to High Risk of Sudden Death in AFib

Patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) have an increased risk of death when they take digoxin, a risk that increases with dosage, a study found.


Matt Hoffman

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FDA Committee Does Not Recommend Approval of Aducanumab for Alzheimer Disease

A final vote that assessed whether the findings from the EMERGE trial served as primary evidence for the efficacy of aducanumab in Alzheimer disease was 10–0 that the trial did not provide evidence.


Rebecca Chater, RPh, MPH, FAPhA

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The Community Pharmacist: Frontline Care Provider for Vaping

As more vaping cases are reported, patients may desire answers from their trusted providers.


Doreen S. Tan, PharmD, BPharm, BCPS (AQ Cardiology)

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Therapeutic Interchange of Carvedilol to Bisoprolol for Chronic Heart Failure: The Singapore Experience

A carvedilol to bisoprolol interchange program was carried out in a Singapore hospital with substantial cost savings of US$116 per patient-year without increase in adverse outcomes.


Ryan Marotta, CPhT, Assistant Editor

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A Technician's Guide to Measurement Conversions

Technicians can consult these charts for guidance on how to convert one unit of measurement to another.


Anna Lee Petit, Kaitlin Kennedy, David Ellison, PharmD Candidates 2021 Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy

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Monoclonal Antibodies Show Promise Treating COVID-19

There is particular interest in monoclonal antibody agents to determine whether their immune suppressive effects can reduce the immediate and long-term impact of COVID-19.


Laura Moretti Challen, PharmD, BCPS

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Rx Product News Profile: A Closer Look at New FDA Actions: Novo Nordisk's Victoza

Novo Nordisk's Victoza (liraglutide), the first glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist subcutaneous injection, received FDA approval for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.



Mark D. Levitz, MA, CPhT, RPhT

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Medication Reconciliation: The Role of the Pharmacy Technician

The medication reconciliation process helps avoid medication errors and demonstrates the integral contribution of the pharmacy technician.


Lori Uildriks, PharmD

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Community Pharmacies Implement Innovative 24-hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring Service

Accurate blood pressure measurement is crucial to diagnose hypertension and guide treatment.



Meghan Gagnon, 2017 PharmD candidate, University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy

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ACCP White Paper: Guidance on Natural Products

ACCP has updated its white paper on natural products, and published it in the January issue of the journal Pharmacotherapy.



Maria Prato

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Shining Light into the Darkness

Advocacy group staffed by hepatitis C patients helps others find hope in fight against the disease.


Adam Lessler, BA

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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.


Mark Vineis, MBA

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Patient Engagement and an Aging Population

Understanding the needs of seniors with cancer and helping them to manage the complexities of the treatment process are essential to successful patient engagement and improved clinical outcomes.


Adriana Hughes, PharmD Candidate

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Tips for Finding the Perfect Residency Match

For fourth-year residency candidates across the nation, January through March is often a whirlwind of presentations, program overviews, panels, and a plethora of questions.


Gwen Fraley

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The Expanding Roles of Genetic Counselors in Specialty Pharmacy Management

Currently, genetic counselors apply their molecular and clinical expertise in diverse roles, many delivered via telehealth.


Suzanne Mintz, MS

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Patient Adherence: Identifying Barriers and Defining Solutions

Major patient and professional advocacy organizations discussed factors leading to patient nonadherence to prescription therapy and solutions for overcoming the major barriers.


Julie Khani

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Health Care Reform's Impact on Community Pharmacy

The Coalition for Community Pharmacy Action (CCPA) has been working toward ensuring that health care reform legislation favors community pharmacies-included here are some top issues and when the change will take effect.




Cassandra Habura

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Biosimilar Growth in Europe Spreads to America

As attention on the management of biologic agents increases, payers anticipate the first biosimilar entrant into the US market.


Renee Jones, PharmD, CPh

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Pharmacists in ACOs Part 3: Chronic Care Management, Chronic Disease State Management, and Transition of Care

After discussing the Basics of Accountable Care Organizations and Medication Therapy Management and Annual Wellness Visit services, the third and last section of the Pharmacists in ACOs series will focus on 3 more integration strategies for pharmacists within the ACO setting, including chronic care management, chronic disease state management, and transitions of care.



Fonda Shu-Ayanji, PharmD/MPH Candidate 2021

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Expanding the Roles of Pharmacists: Specialty and Beyond

Since 2015, there has been an increase in the number of specialty pharmacies in the United States due to their potential of handling the complexities of cost and appropriate drug access and administration.