Authors



Diana X. Cao, PharmD, BCPS, BCCP, FCSHP

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Behind the Counter: Unveiling the Multifaceted Role of Pharmacists

Pharmacists in community and retail practices are stepping out from behind the counter and becoming more involved in patient care.


Chris Ryan

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FDA Approves Elacestrant for ER+/HER2–, ESR1-Mutated Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer

The FDA has approved elacestrant (Orserdu) for the treatment of postmenopausal women or adult men with estrogen receptor–positive (ER+), HER2-negative, ESR1-mutated advanced or metastatic breast cancer with disease progression following at least 1 line of endocrine therapy.


Rachel Wu, PharmD Candidate

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Lodoco: A New Indication for an Old Drug

Historically, colchicine has been used primarily in the management of gout; however, in 2023, the FDA approved Lodoco, a newly marketed colchicine product, for the management of cardiovascular disease.


Erica Reed, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP

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Are Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria the Next Global Health Crisis?

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of managing infections properly globally and the need for stewardship networks among partners.


Anna Sokolskaya, PharmD Candidate

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St. John’s Wort Could Show Benefit in Major Depressive Disorder

Patients with MDD may also seek complementary or alternative therapies in the form of dietary supplements which might be perceived by patients to be natural and safer than medicinal agents.


Rachel V. Marini, PharmD, BCIDP

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Developing and Implementing Immunization Standing Orders and Protocols

Vaccine administration provides benefits at the patient and public health levels, and pharmacists are critical members of health care teams that provide these vital biologic medications.


Kamila Dymala, PharmD, MBA, BCMTMS, PACS

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Early Parkinson Disease and the Potential Therapeutic Role of Lixisenatide

Results are promising, particularly because they represent the second clinical trial of a GLP-1 receptor agonist showing potential benefits for PD motor symptoms


Abbey F. Carr, PharmD Candidate

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The Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act

The Act is part of a federal attempt to streamline the research process for medical marijuana and provide more attainable security requirements


Meredith Ayers, CPhT

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Challenge Owners to Define Support Staff

Many pharmacy professionals feel discouraged, underutilized, and undervalued, but the support staff often saves the day.


Ian Manners

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Ending the Financial Toxicity of Heart Disease

How pharmacy teams can remove cost barriers to cardiac care.


Donna Rebelo RN, MS NE-BC

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Pharmacists, Nurses Improve Medication Communication, Patient Experience Through Development of Medication Safety Patient Education Program

Given the increasing value of patient satisfaction in determining the quality of care in the hospital reimbursement model, research is flourishing with a focus on identifying the factors that could positively influence patient satisfaction outcomes.


Abigail McLaren, PharmD, MS

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Bispecific T-Cell–Engaging Antibodies in B-Cell Lymphoma: Efficacy, Safety, and Practical Considerations

This article reviews the efficacy and safety data for bispecific T-cell engagers and the practical considerations for their implementation across various types of practice sites for the historically difficult-to-treat relapsed/refractory B-cell lymphoma population.


Nicholas Kane, PharmD

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SHEA Provides Updated Guidelines on Health Care Facility–Onset CDI in Acute-Care Hospitals

Data show these cases pose some of the most significant threats to patients and health systems.


Nicole Hunter, RN

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Clinical Overview: Treatment Options for Candida Auris

With the organism’s potential to cause severe symptoms, severe disease, and possible death, it is essential to care for infected individuals promptly and safely.


Helen Sairany, PharmD, MBA, BCACP

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Managing Burnout: The Era of the Great Resignation

One could also argue that the Great Resignation is an era for a great realignment. During lockdown, many individuals took the time to realign their priorities.


Frank Labrozzi

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From Opioids to Cannabis: The Impact of Cannabis Rescheduling on Pharmacy Revenue Streams

The DEA will have a hearing in December 2024 regarding the potential reclassification of cannabis to Schedule III, which could significantly impact the regulatory environment for pharmacies and their involvement in the cannabis market.


June Haygood, CPhT, MPH, MBA

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Embracing the Evolution of Pharmacy Technicians Post Pandemic

The expansion of roles is a testament to technicians' indispensable worth in safeguarding medication safety and promoting the profession.


Monisha Gupta, PhD

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AI Is Revolutionizing Oncology With a Quantum Leap in Cancer Treatment

AI systems can detect minute anomalies often missed by the human eye, reducing false negatives.


Jaya White, JD

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Lawsuit Challenges States’ Ability to Bar Access to Mifepristone

Without a constitutional right to abortion, mail order pharmacy providers need to consider both the federal requirements and various state laws in how they approach the dispensing of mifepristone across state lines.


Christine Cline-Dahlman, BFA, CPhT

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Expanding Tech-Check-Tech Will Move Pharmacy Into the Future

Product verification allows technicians to practice at the top of their license and frees pharmacists to interact with patients.


Jennifer L. Donovan and Agnes Cha

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Key Metrics That Support the Integrated Specialty Pharmacy Model

Real-world metrics demonstrate that using health-system specialty pharmacies (HSSPs) means everyone wins: health systems, clinicians, and patients.


Hien Tang, PharmD, BCOP

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Introducing Tarlatamab-dlle: A New Era in Oncology Treatment

The therapy offers new hope in solid tumor treatment with fewer adverse effects.



Priyanka Nair, MBA

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6 Major Trends Boosting the Telemedicine Market in Health Care

The number of medical visits carried out via telehealth grew from 840,000 in 2019 to 52.7 million in 2020.


Hossam Maksoud, PharmD

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Pharmacists Can Help Mitigate Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Drug Concerns With Education, Adherence Assistance

Pharmacists play an important role in providing education and support with adherence to PrEP in populations with a high risk for HIV infection.




Jing Wu

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Partnership Between Public Health and Pharmacy: Opportunities to Increase Resource Sharing, Efficiency, and Improved Health Outcomes

Additional support is necessary to ensure that infrastructure development continues and that all pharmacists have the necessary tools to continue to provide immunization services.


Shay Roth, BSPS

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Empower Prospective Pharmacists through Children’s Books

This short story, illustrated by Roth, portrays pharmacists in a variety of settings and was written with the intent to introduce the career in a fun and understandable way for children and inspire kids to pursue their dreams.