Authors


Catherine Kolonko

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Shockwave Therapy Improves Frozen Shoulder in Diabetes Patients

Diabetic patients who received non-invasive shockwave therapy for frozen shoulder had improved range of motion and diminished pain.


Daniel T. Leonard, MA

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Translating and Communicating Patient-Centered Research to the Public

The latest information technology infrastructure and communication tools should be used to communicate research without compromising nuances of the content for individual patients.


Stephen S. Johnston, MA

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Pregabalin Prior Authorization and Potential Medication-Medication and Medication-Condition Interactions

This study of patients treated with pregabalin or duloxetine found that pregabalin prior authorization policies were associated with increased exposure to potential medication-medication and medication-condition interactions.


Devlin V. Smith

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PLEI Perspectives: Building the Foundation of Future Pharmacy Practice

Since Albert Benjamin Prescott revolutionized our practice in the early 19th century with the abandonment of the apprenticeship model in favor of didactic learning, the process of developing pharmacists has undergone many changes.



Alicia Pence, Pharm D, BCACP, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, UC Health Specialty Pharmacy

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Pursuing Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation

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




A Press Release from Ohio Northern University

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Ohio Northern University to Establish Community Mobile Health Clinic

The Ohio Northern University Raabe College of Pharmacy has been awarded a Health Resources and Services Administration grant to establish a multidisciplinary rural mobile clinic to provide health care for residents of Hardin County, Ohio.


Anthony Zappa, PharmD, MBA

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Proposed Rule Changes for 340B Programs: Overview and Impact

A review and assessment of proposed rule changes governing 340B programs.



Catherine Macpherson, MS, RD

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Factors Associated with Zostavax Abandonment

This study highlights the implications of noncompliance with the use of in-network providers for immunization services, shedding light on value-based benefits design to promote access to recommended vaccinations.


Eden Miller, DO

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Overcoming Patient Barriers in Glycemic Control: Clinical Advances in Combination GLP-1 and Insulin Therapy

This Continuing Education activity is supported by an educational grant from sanofi-aventis U.S.


Nick Maroulis, PharmD

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Focus on Oncology: A Look at BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy

A holistic, focused approach to patients ensures that pharmacy needs are met and optimal treatment results are achieved. The close coordination of the entire health care team for individual therapeutic care is the goal.



Nicholas B. Norgard, PharmD, BCPS

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Antiplatelet Agents in Acute Coronary Syndrome: Interventions for Hospital and Community Pharmacists

This Continuing Education activity is supported by an educational grant from Merck, Sharp and Dohme Corp.


Larry Hausner, MBA

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The Global Fight for a Healthier World

Last year's historic UN meeting set the stage for the fight against noncommunicable diseases. What are our next steps in stopping this slow-moving hurricane?



Lourdes Cross, PharmD, BCACP, CDE

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Recommendations for Counseling Traveling Patients with Diabetes

According to the ADA, best practice is to pack at least twice as much medications and glucose testing supplies as normally needed to minimize complications due to travel delays or lost luggage.3 Many manufacturers of insulin pumps will provide a loaner for international travel.


Lincy S. Lal, PhD, PharmD

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Outcomes of a Specialty Pharmacy Program for Oral Oncology Medications

Our research focuses on the clinical and economic outcomes of patients receiving care from a payer-designated specialty pharmacy program compared with regular retail pharmacies.


Daya Kappil, RPh

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10 Strategies for Minimizing Dispensing Errors

Dispensing errors can be costly for the pharmacist as well as potentially dangerous for the patient. Pharmacists can take simple steps to help eliminate this problem.


Brian Gifford, PhD

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Specialty Pharmaceuticals: An Agenda for Health and Productivity Research

This commentary proposes a research agenda that could inform policymaking based on a broader understanding the economic and social costs and benefits of specialty pharmaceuticals.




Arthi B. Chandran, MS, 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.


Catherine Meininger, 2018 PharmD Candidate

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What Pharmacy Students Need to Know about MTM

Medication therapy management has become an important buzzword in the world of pharmacy.


Jennifer Nessel, Assistant Editors

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Manufacturers Launch Programs to Allow Greater Access to Insulin in Response to COVID-19

In response to the financial crisis driven by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, drug manufacturers are aiming to increase access to insulin products.


Mary Ellen Roberts, RN, MSN

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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.


Anthony Palmieri, PharmD, RPh, MBA

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Oral Oncology: Utilization of Selected Oral Antineoplastic Enzyme Inhibitor Agents

An overview of the utilization and cost for selected oral antineoplastic agents, with discussion regarding oncology in general, as well as the topic of adherence.


Craig Cocchio, PharmD

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Giapreza: A Look at the Pharmacology of Ang2

Angiotensin-II is the newest vasopressor available on the market.