Authors


Robert Mown, PharmD

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Oncology Overview: Examining the Clinical Utility of Ramucirumab Targeted Therapy

Ramucirumab (Cyramza; Eli Lilly) is FDA-approved for 5 unique cancer indications.


Paris Dade, PharmD

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SGLT-2 Inhibitors Associated with Reduced Hyperkalemia in Patients With Heart Failure

SGLT-2 inhibitors reduce cardiovascular deaths, heart failure hospitalizations, hyperkalemia, and decline of renal function in patients with HFrEF.


Mariam Sardar, PharmD

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Clinical Overview: Tirzepatide for Improved Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes

The FDA approved tirzepatide for the treatment of type 2 diabetes on May 13, 2022


Jason Chen, PharmD

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The Impact of USP 797, USP 800 on Compounding Pharmacies

USP 800 was a necessary step to maximize safety, but it also recommended many institutions reevaluate their facilities, equipment, processes, and staffing capacity, potentially costing millions of dollars.


Jennifer Donovan, PharmD

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Quality Initiative Demonstrates the Benefits of Integrated Pharmacy Care Model

Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can more efficiently and proactively incorporate their expertise into patient care, reduce the administrative burden on nursing staff, and help patients overcome financial obstacles and other hurdles to accessing medications.


Madison Holmes, PharmD, BCPS; Chenita Carter, PharmD, MS; Chanley Moye, PharmD; Soteria Omeke, PharmD Candidate; Bunmi Ikunika, PharmD Candidate

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Pharmacy Learners’ Academic Health

The unique challenges that pharmacy learners encountered during the COVID-19 pandemic reinforce their importance in the professional pharmacy setting.


Pharmacy Technician Certification Board

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Celebrating Pharmacy Technician Day: Investing in the Future of Health Care

Employers can support technicians by investing in certification opportunities.


Lynette Bradley-Baker, PhD, CAE

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APhA 2025: Developing Leadership Skills in Pharmacy Technician Practice

Pharmacy technicians can elevate their careers by developing leadership skills, pursuing specialized certifications, and embracing continuous professional growth.


Gregg VandeKieft, MD, MA

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Pharmacists Participating in Advanced Pain Management Modalities for Refractory Pain

Patient selection is a key factor in the safe and effective administration of advanced pain management modalities.


Rachel L. Quinn, PharmD, BCACP, AE-C

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A Pharmacist’s Guide to Continuous Glucose Monitoring

This guide discusses the integration of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology into clinical practice, emphasizing the role of pharmacists in selecting and optimizing CGM devices for patients.


Veedhi Shah, PharmD, RPh

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Exxua: A Lengthy Approval Under a Regulatory Lens

The story of gepirone may spark new conversations for industry standards on drug development to facilitate future innovations.


Brooke Peters, PharmD, BCOP

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Improving Transitions of Care for Patients Receiving Bispecific Therapies and Final Recommendations

Panelists discuss how key recommendations for optimizing bispecific therapy care focus on establishing robust communication protocols between academic and community centers while ensuring community centers develop comprehensive infrastructure including staff training, emergency protocols, and care coordination pathways.


Lauren B. Angelo, PharmD, MBA

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Measles on the Move: Guidance for Pharmacists During Outbreaks

Between December 22, 2024, and March 7, 2025, reported measles cases in the US climbed precipitously.


Caden Alder

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Pharmacy Students Lead Drive-Through Influenza Vaccination Event

Idaho State University partners with the Idaho Immunization Coalition to effectively and safely vaccinate patients against influenza.


Jesse McCullough, PharmD

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The Value of Core Values in Pharmacy

Well-defined core values can take pharmacy operations to the next level.


Tyler Dempsey

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Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians Take Center Stage in Fight Against COVID-19

As the pandemic has continued, it has helped shine a light on how important pharmacists, pharmacy interns, and pharmacy technicians can help impact their communities.


Eric Dueweke, MD, MBA, FACC

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Expert: Optimizing Transitions of Care for Heart Failure Patients

UPMC enhances care for patients with heart failure through integrated pharmacy and cardiology team collaboration.


Kushali Patel, Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate 2023; Reema Shah, Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate 2023; and Rupal Mansukhani, PharmD, CTTS, FAPhA

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Artificial Intelligence is Changing the Face of Pharmacovigilance

Pharmaceutical companies are looking into AI as the new method to not only reduce research and development costs, but also prevent costly errors.


Alexandru David

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Is the PASTEUR Act the Correct Way to Tackle Antibiotic Resistance?

Federal legislation would seek to foster development of antibiotics.


Zahara Anglin, PharmD Candidate

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Student Pharmacists Can Help End the HIV/AIDS Epidemic

Pharmacy students can provide education, patient advocacy, and medication access.


Verender Gail Brown, CPhT, RPhT, CMTM

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Technicians Perform Vital Role in Academia

Improved workflow and optimal patient outcomes occur when technicians serve as vital members of the health care team, across the continuum of care.


Whitney Fakolade, PharmD, RPh

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Novel Immunotherapies in Perioperative Setting in Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer May Transform Clinical Practice

Systemic treatment options have historically been limited to traditional chemotherapy agents.


Kaite Krell, MPH

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The Future of the Protecting Pharmacies in Medicaid Act Requires Advocacy

Similar legislation could also address PBM practices in commercial insurance.


Brenna Rowan, PharmD, BCOP

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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.


Stevee Candrl, Kaytlyn Sharp, Shivani Patel, Bailey Conley, Travis Gatewood, Ben Billiter

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Call to Action: Investigation of Metformin as Adjunctive Therapy to Immunotherapies in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Metformin has been shown to decrease pro-inflammatory cytokines that appear to improve the immune response to tumor cells and improve the efficacy of immunotherapy.


Esther Y. Golnabi, PharmD, BCIDP

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Enhancing Outpatient Antimicrobial Stewardship: Strategies and Core Elements

Outpatient ASPs remain crucial amid rising antimicrobial resistance.


Ava Landry, PharmD Candidate

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Antibiotic Resistance: The Impact of OTC Availability

Educating the public about the dangers of self-medication and the importance of finishing prescribed antibiotic courses plays a crucial role


Dean Bowen, PharmD

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Semaglutide Carries Potential Risk of Worsening Diabetic Retinopathy

Despite demonstrating numerous benefits, semaglutide has also been linked to an increased incidence of diabetic retinopathy, which was initially reported in the SUSTAIN-6 trial.


Nabil Badr

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Harnessing Technology to Boost Medication Access

Better access to prescription drugs improves patients’ experience, adherence, and health.


Tom Garry, MSc

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Five Ways Cancer Care Teams Can Best Utilize the Expertise of Pharmacists

Pharmacists' roles in community-based cancer centers are expanding, with a more significant role in managing complex treatment regimens, ensuring comprehensive patient care, navigating drug shortages, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline health care operations.