Authors



Allyson Gill, PharmD Candidate

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Case Study: Pharmacist Management of Inappropriate Prednisone Dosing Triggered By Asthma

Holistic and compassionate counseling by a pharmacist and pharmacy-interns on-duty over weekends could positively impact patient lives, especially for older adults and economically disadvantaged patients.


Elise Carpenter, PharmD, BCACP

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Ambulatory Care Pharmacist-Administered Depression Screenings Can Close Gaps in Care

The study implemented a novel workflow for ambulatory care pharmacists to execute pharmacist-administered depression screenings.


Amin Khudari, PharmD Candidate

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USC ALL Induction Regimen Combined With Newer TKIs Is Safe, Effective for Patients With Ph+ Disease

Achieving MRD flow cytometry negativity is crucial in monitoring and predicting survival outcomes.


Steve Martinson

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The Tao of Tau: Developing the “My Vancomycin Calculator” App

Creating a free app to assist in vancomycin dosing proved to be an entertaining and enlightening journey.




Christy Cheung, PharmD

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Artificial Intelligence Applications in Education and Pharmacy Practice

By interpreting and applying the data provided by algorithms, pharmacists are uniquely equipped to guide development of more patient-centered care.


Rachel Chandra, PharmD, MPH, FASHP

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What You Should Know About Norgestrel, An OTC Birth Control Option

Knowing the benefits and effects of norgestrel can assist pharmacists when counseling patients.


Hannah Ayers

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Case Studies: May 2022

How would you handle these patients' questions?


Gary Hopkins

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Medically Integrated Health System Specialty Pharmacies Deliver Strong Outcomes

These facilities provide significant value to payers and patients.


Jerry Rebo, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, DPLA

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Sugammadex: Use Criteria Optimization and Outcomes Data Evaluation

Establishing new use criteria led to an 86% reduction in the utilization of sugammadex with no appreciable impact on measured outcomes.



Margaret T Peinovich, PharmD, BCPS

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Evaluation of a Chemotherapy Advanced Preparation Pilot Program to Improve Throughput in an Oncology Infusion Clinic

Pharmacy workflow changes in the preparation of chemotherapy products can reduce patient chair time.


Ashley L. Weaver, PharmD Candidate

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Understand the Emergency Management Assistance Comp

This interstate agreement can empower pharmacists to respond to large-scale emergencies


Kaitlin Beyler, PharmD Candidate 2023

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For the First Time Ever, CDC Makes Specific Recommendations on Flu Vaccines for Geriatric Patients

CDC makes groundbreaking shift by providing influenza vaccination recommendations for the geriatric population.


Rachel Massey, PharmD Candidate

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What You Should Know About Norgestrel, An OTC Birth Control Option

Knowing the benefits and effects of norgestrel can assist pharmacists when counseling patients.


Robin R. Vidal, PharmD

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The Role of Pharmacists and Prescription Monitoring Programs in Stemming the Opioid Epidemic

Pharmacists can be instrumental in reducing the main challenges in opioid use disorder—namely supply, demand, and harm.


Tiffany Capps, CPhT

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Career Pathways Play Key Part in Retention

Redefining technician roles boosts workflow efficiencies, strengthens pharmacies' bottom lines.


Elizabeth Davis, MD

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Removing Mesna From Cyclophosphamide Cycles in VAdriaC-IE for Ewing Sarcoma

This retrospective cohort study provides preliminary evidence for safe removal of mesna from VAdriaC cycles, as the incidence of hemorrhagic cystitis did not increase in patients with Ewing sarcoma who received cyclophosphamide without prophylactic mesna.


Morgan Loh, PharmD

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Clinical Overview: Elfabrio for Fabry Disease in Adults

Fabry disease is a rare X-linked, lysosomal storage disorder that can cause renal failure or stroke.


Michael Piskuric, PharmD, CSP

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Telemedicine Provides Paradigm Shift in Specialty Pharmacists' Role on the Care Team

Remote services allow unrivaled opportunities for outreach to vulnerable populations and those in rural areas.


Christie J. Hurteau, PharmD Candidate

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Bispecific Antibodies Emerge in the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma

Unlike conventional monoclonal antibodies, BsAbs possess dual binding domains that target 2 distinct antigens simultaneously.


Tiffany Russo, PharmD

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Updated C. Difficile Infection Guidelines Incorporate New Trials

Infectious Disease Society of America and Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America make 3 new treatment recommendations for adults.


Tejash Shah, MD

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Humanizing Pharmacy: Shifting From Volume to Value for Improved Care and Reduced Pharmacist Burnout

Retail pharmacies benefit from the shift from a volume-centric model to a value-centric approach that focuses on enhancing patient care, reducing pharmacist burnout, and leveraging technology to improve efficiency and expand the scope of pharmacy services.



Mateen A. Khan, MD

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Dispensing Medication for Muslims: A Guide for Pharmacists

Despite Muslim patients’ need for halal medication, more than 80% of pharmacists were found to lack knowledge about where to look to find alternative medications that are halal.


Raymond McCall, BPharm

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Welcome to the Future of Pharmacy

Here are 5 ways technology is rapidly revolutionizing the day-to-day role of technicians and pharmacists.


Wendy La, PharmD

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The Role of Pharmacists in Prescribing HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis

Implementing PrEP in retail community pharmacies increases patient accessibility but may be difficult to incorporate without modifying workflow.


Yolaine Jeune-Smith, PhD

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Augmented Intelligence Can Help Reduce Unplanned Hospital Admissions, Supporting the Enhancing Oncology Model

Even with technological advancements, provider involvement and oversight remain essential.