Authors


Mary Beth Seipel, PharmD, BCACP

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Overview of Nurtec ODT for Prevention of Episodic Migraine

Nurtec is the first oral calcitonin gene-related peptide antagonist approved for both acute and preventative treatment of migraine.


Holly Goetz, PharmD, BCACP, AAHIVP

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The Role of Pharmacists in HIV Care Continues to Expand

Pharmacists play a vital role in HIV care by addressing social determinants of health, managing complex HIV medication regimens, and providing comprehensive patient counseling.


Richard N. Logan Jr., PharmD

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The Perfect Ingredient: Vaccine Education With Pharmacy Community Health Workers

In Missouri, community health workers partnered with community pharmacists, CPESN, and others to develop a state-funded program to address vaccine gaps in local communities.


Heather J. Rhodes-Pope, PharmD, MBA, BCPS

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Providing Food Security From Across the Pharmacy Counter

Pharmacists can play a critical role in addressing food insecurity in their communities, with a variety of tools at their disposal.


Laly Havern, PharmD, MS, BCACP

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Lower Discontinuation Rates on Cycled Oral Antineoplastics Can Lead to Lower Medical Costs, Fewer Hospitalizations

These agents are likely to become the mainstay of cancer treatment in the very near future.


Wendy Wright, DNP, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP

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CDC and FDA Recommendations for SARS-CoV-2 Booster Shots

Experts in the management of SARS-CoV-2 educate on CDC and FDA recommendations for approaching administration of booster vaccines, including those for special patient populations.


Pooja Shah, PharmD; Erica Godley, PharmD; Amber Hudgins, PharmD, CSP; Lea Markie Cardwell, PharmD, BCACP

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Evaluation of Factors Driving Rheumatoid Arthritis Moderate to High Disease Activity on Routine Assessment of Patient Index Data 3 Score

Utilization of the RAPID3 tool can be a beneficial way for pharmacists to complete disease activity assessments without physically seeing the patient in a clinic setting.




Ernie Shopes

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Data Analytics Help Specialty Pharmacies Personalize Health Care

Advanced analytics will continue to make health care more accessible and empower pharmacists with the ability to personalize treatments.


Fatima Khaleq, PharmD Candidate

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How I Overcame My Battle With Autoimmune Disease to Become a Pharmacist

Although it is critical that we listen to every patient we treat, it's also important to listen to the needs of our bodies first, as this will allow us to better care for others.


Kennedy Ferruggia, Assistant Editor

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Gepotidacin Receives FDA Priority Review for the Treatment of Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections

Gepotidacin could be first-in-class oral antibiotic treatment approved for uUTIs in over 20 years.


Chong Yol Gacasan Kim, PharmD Candidate

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What is Needed to Turn the COVID-19 Pandemic into an Endemic

For COVID-19 to turn into an endemic, there are a few criteria that must be met.


Morena Pietratti, PharmD Candidate

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Clinical Overview: Oral Diabetes Medications in Children

Despite the surge in new diabetes cases, the treatment options in in children remain limited.


Mark Alwardt

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Medically Integrated Pharmacies, Oral Oncolytic Agents Grow in Importance During COVID-19

As practices have gained experience in the post-COVID-19 environment, health care professionals have found innovative ways to work around many of the obstacles the pandemic presents.


Cecelia Byers, PharmD

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Technology Can Help Ease Provider Burnout, Access to Health Care

The need for pharmacists to return to a more clinically-focused role became apparent as the COVID-19 pandemic revealed gaps in patient access to care across the country.


Jesse C. Dresser, Esq.

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With DSCSA Compliance Delay, Certain Requirements Still Require Action Now

Launching development of SOPs and communication with wholesalers is key.


Tyler Wood, PharmD, BCBBS

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Managing Treatment With New and Expensive Drugs: What Pharmacy Leaders Need to Know

With the introduction of expensive drugs and associated challenges for hospital budgets, pharmacy leaders benefit from strategically managing financial, clinical, and regulatory factors for sustainable care delivery.


Rebecca F. Renier

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California Modifies End of Life Option Act

Amendments reflecting more contemporary options could raise ethical questions for health care workers.


Lauren Bronson

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August 2021 Interactive Case Studies

How would you answer these patients' questions?


Emily Longaker, PharmD, BCPS

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Once-Weekly Insulin Analogue Demonstrates Promising Results for Those With Type 2 Diabetes

Patients with type 2 diabetes receiving once-weekly insulin icodec were more likely to reach a hemoglobin A1C level below 7% compared to those who received once-daily insulin analogues.