Authors


Timothy Aungst, PharmD

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App Offers Retinopathy Screening for Patients with Diabetes

Retina Risk is a new app that patients can use to help screen for their risk of retinopathy.




Olga S. Matlin, PhD

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The Impact of Abuse Deterrent Technologies on Prescription Opioid Trends

The authors examined trends in the utilization of prescription opioid medication following introduction of abuse deterrent technology for Oxycontin.


Justin Smerker, PharmD, MSPBA

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Challenges for Launching Biosimilar Products

The ability of manufacturers to convey the efficacy and safety of a new biosimilar is crucial.


Jacob Dyer, PharmD Candidate

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New Antimicrobials Expand Treatment Options

Eravacycline, Omadacycline, Plazomicin, and a Rifamycin Add to the Armamentarium for Treating Resistant Infections


Cara Latham

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Generics Outlook: Turning to Innovation After the Patent Cliff

As 2018 signals the end of the patent cliff and branded generics face tougher competition from nonbranded manufacturers, companies are diversifying their portfolios and focusing on innovation to ensure long-term viability.



Amanda Ackerman, PharmD, BCPS

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Outpatient Cancer Center Cost Evaluation of Extended Beyond-Use Dating with a Closed-System Transfer Device

There is a constant balancing act for health care systems to provide the newest and most up-to-date care for patients while being financially responsible.


Frederick Brown, PharmD

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The Expanding Role of New Medications in the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

We examined the prevalence of use and cost impact of DPP-4 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists in people with diabetes.


Susan Peschin, MHS

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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.


Gina Kokosky

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FDA Paves Pathway for Insulin Biosimilars

The Agency Sees Potential in Generic Competition to Reduce Drug Costs for Patients With Diabetes


Bryce T. Platt, PharmD

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Cannabidiol Products' Impact on Pharmacist-Provided Medication Management

Pharmacists can assist with advising patients who present with quality concerns to use CBD products that provide certificates of analyses, and catch significant drug interactions before they occur.


Kristine Russell, PharmD, RPh

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The SCRIPT for Diabetic Foot Care

Pharmacists can use sound advice and practical foot care tips to help patients avert dangerous foot infections.


Michelle Smith, PharmD, BCPS, CPE

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Pain in Patients with Cancer: Part 2

Sixty percent to 90% of patients with cancer with bone metastasis develop bone pain. In turn, bone pain can be the first sign that cancer has spread to the bone.


Justin W. Cole, PharmD, BCPS

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Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy Among Health Care Workers

Although there is no one-size-fits-all approach to promoting vaccine confidence, a conversation is a great starting point.


Lindsey Peters, PharmD, RPh, BCPS

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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.


Caitlyn Bloom, PharmD, BCACP, AE-C

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OTC Case Studies: Fever

The December OTC Focus cases feature recalibrating a mercury-in-glass thermometer, a baby with a fever, and dosing for ibuprofen.


Saniya Chaudhry, PharmD Candidate

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Bringing Students and Faculty Together Over Tea

Although pharmacy schools are known for their advancements in pharmacy education, scientific discovery, and patient care, they still face an unspoken and universal truth shared among institutions of higher learning: students sometimes feel lost and unsure of themselves, and as if they have no one to whom they can turn.


Danielle Ternyila

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The Growing Role of PARP Inhibitors in Ovarian Cancer

Clinical trials are now evaluating the potential combination of PARP inhibitors with immunotherapy or other agents in patients with ovarian cancer.



Jessica Daley, PharmD, MBA

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Better Manufacturing, Supply Chain Cures Drug Shortages

These actions can eliminate vulnerabilities and ensure greater supply chain resiliency for the next pandemic—and beyond.


Scott Greenwell, PharmD

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Mitigating the Opioid Crisis Among Seniors During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The combination of COVID-19 with opioid-induced respiratory depression, especially in an elderly patient, could be deadly.


Eleanor M. Vogt RPh, PhD

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PLEI Perspectives: Returning to Our Roots Will Ensure Our Future

For more than a year now, the Pharmacy Leadership and Education Institute has enthusiastically contributed a number of articles to Pharmacy Times.



Anjelica Seifert

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Optimization of Biopharmaceuticals

Pharmacists should be knowledgeable about the different approaches used to modify biopharmaceuticals and how they affect stability, dosing, safety, and efficacy.



Marília S.A. Campos, BSc

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Contributions of Pharmacists in the Treatment of Epilepsy: A Systematic Review

The treatment of epilepsy is complex and can cause drug-related problems and hamper quality of life. Clinical services performed by pharmacists may optimize the pharmacotherapy and avoid or mitigate these problems.


Jola Mehmeti, PharmD, MBA

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A Quick Overview of CDK4/6 Inhibitor Palbociclib

Approvals and indications of this drug were based on 3 main clinical trials.


By Erin Albert, MBA, PharmD, JD

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Fellowships 101: Q&A with a Residency and Fellowship Director

Residencies are typically the first postgraduate experience pharmacy students ponder after pharmacy school.