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Krista Rossi

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FDA Approves Nasal Spray Treatment for Migraine

The FDA has approved sumatriptan nasal spray (Tosymra, Promius Pharma) for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults.



Qian Cai, MS, MSPH

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Real-World Dosing and Utilization of Ustekinumab Among Patients With Psoriasis

This study is an evaluation of the dosing patterns of ustekinumab among patients with psoriasis in a real-world setting.


Stefanie C. Nigro, PharmD

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Case Studies (July 2019)

Two interactive cases are presented.


Richard A. Szymialis, RPh

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Do Units and Costs of Comparable Insulins Differ by Manufacturer?

Patient characteristics and product mix play an important role in determining the overall use and costs of comparable insulins across different manufacturers.


Kevin Anderson

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PLEI Perspectives: Will the Real Leaders Please Stand and Be Recognized?

Those who think that leadership is only about a title held by a select few are sadly mistaken.


Katelyn Kelly-Johnson, BS

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Efficacy of Ezetimibe 2.5 mg With a Novel Tablet-Splitting Strategy

This prospective randomized study suggests that ezetimibe 2.5 mg, delivered as an ezetimibe/simvastatin tablet split into 4 parts, is clinically equivalent to a 10-mg dose.


Elaine Magee, MPH, RD

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What You Need to Know About Probiotics in Your Diet

Having a healthy gut with the right balance of good bacteria may change the entire health of our bodies.


Emerald B. Foster, PharmD

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Evaluation of Therapeutic Interchange From Donepezil to Galantamine Extended-Release

Therapeutic interchange from donepezil to galantamine extended-release: a 3-month analysis.


Laurie Toich, Assistant Editor

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Trending News Today: Support for the ACA Hits All-Time High

Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.


Killian Meara

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Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Issues Interim Recommendation for Janssen's COVID-19 Vaccine

ACIP issued an interim recommendation to the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine for use in individuals aged ≥18 years for the prevention of COVID-19.


Alison Rodriguez

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Visual Impairment May Be Early Risk Factor for Dementia

Although there is no underlying mechanism specifically associating cognitive and visual impairment, the investigators noted that the relationship between cognitive and visual function is likely bidirectional and multifactorial.


Jennifer Barrio Managing Editor

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Expanding Pharmacy's Reach

Jeffrey Gower's varied experience includes developing innovative diabetes programs and working with the Indian Health Service.


Shelby C. Duncan, PharmD Candidate

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Bringing an Interprofessional Dimension to Pharmacy Education

Pharmacy is part of an ever-changing set of health care professions to which we must learn to adapt quickly, both now and over the course of our careers.


J. Quentin Clemens, MD

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Work Productivity Associated With Treated Versus Never-Treated Overactive Bladder Symptoms

Overactive bladder symptoms can impair work productivity, especially among untreated adults, with work productivity impairment costs nearly twice as high for never-treated versus treated subjects.



Daniel Weiss, Senior Editor, Pharmacy Times

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Supreme Court Rules Pay-to-Delay Agreements Can Be Challenged

The court's decision makes it more likely that generic versions of medications will be made available before their patents expire and will likely lead to reduced drug costs for consumers.


Michael Toscani, PharmD

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Are Pharmacy Schools Growing Too Fast?

Pharmacy schools have been growing at an unprecedented rate, and if the trend continues as expected it could pose problems for the future success of the profession.


A. Mark Fendrick, MD

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Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in the Workforce: Optimizing Cholesterol Management to Reduce the Burden of Cardiovascular Disease

Investment in prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease must consider overall effect on employee health and productivity, not exclusively direct health coverage costs.


Harry Bailes

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My Care Team, My Prerogative: It's Time to Plug in

Keeping up with the latest connectivity options has become an essential task for pharmacists as health care migrates from paper to electronic systems.


Alice Huang, MS

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Etanercept and Ustekinumab Dosing for Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis

For patients with psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis, actual-to-expected dosing ratios and costs were lower for etanercept than for ustekinumab.


Andrew J. Donnelly, PharmD, MBA, FASHP

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Challenges, Opportunities Mark Health Care Landscape in 2022

Burnout, drug and technician shortages, home care, remote work, and telehealth continue to trend


Martin S. Andersen, PhD, MPH

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Impact of HIE Drug Formularies on Patient Out-of-Pocket Costs

Benefit structure and formulary design characteristics are important for individuals with high out-of-pocket costs in federally facilitated Health Insurance Exchanges.


Monica Holmberg, PharmD

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GlaxoSmithKline and Human Genome Sciences, Inc's Benlysta

Ths FDA approved Benlysta (belimumab) for the treatment of adults with active, autoantibody- positive systemic lupus.


Brady Cole, B.S. Pharmacy

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Bring Your Own Weather: How Your Attitude Affects Others

How much do your actions affect those around you? Read here to learn about how to consciously change your environment.


Kong Wong, PharmD

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Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Delivery Devices in the Community Setting

Although naloxone delivery devices are proven to reduce opioid overdoses, challenges persist in increasing the use of these devices in the community setting.


Randy McDonough, BS, PharmD, MS, CGP, BCPS, FAPhA

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Practice Pearl: Envisioning Your Future

An evolving pharmacy practice started with the the owners' vision, and worked backwards to become a reality.


Carmen A. Catizone, MS, RPh, DPh

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Historic Trends Provide Context to 2016 NAPLEX and MPJE Performance Data

Ensuring that the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination and the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination accurately measure the competence of candidates seeking licensure is of the utmost importance to the boards of pharmacy and the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy.


Latifa M. Boyce

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USP Workshop Examines Ways to Improve Medicines Quality in Asia-Pacific Region

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is bringing together national medicines control laboratory officials, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen regional cooperation for improved medicines quality in the Asia-Pacific region.


Lauren Meyer, PharmD, MSPBA Candidate

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Will Biosimilars be the Future of Specialty Pharmacy?

Biosimilars present a cost-saving opportunity for the health care system, but significant challenges inhibit uptake in the US market.