Authors


Richard F Arndt, 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.


Fendi Jan, PharmD

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Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Change Treatment Landscape for Metastatic Cervical Cancer

Approval of a novel antibody-drug conjugate ushers in new second-line option.


Zainab Sabrie, MPharm, PharmD

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Novel Treatments Could Turn the Tide for Alzheimer Disease

Anti-amyloid antibody administration decreased plaque volume in clinical trials of patients with early AD, indicating that passive immunotherapies could be a promising treatment for the disease.



Megan Smith, PharmD, BCACP

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5 Quick Tips to Create a Transformative Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences Rotation

What many preceptors may not realize is that in addition to learning about practice settings, all graduates of pharmacy schools in the United States must also be able to demonstrate leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship.


Erin Hunter, Assistant Editor

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Glucophage Will Activate the Same Pathway as Sprint Exercise to Reduce Appetite

The oral medication activates an “anti-hunger” molecule which may prevent people from overeating.


Mark Liberatore, PharmD, RAC

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The Pharmacist’s Role: Opioid-related Risks With a Psychiatric Drug

Pharmacists dispensing Lybalvi should understand that potentially life-threatening consequences can occur if opioids are taken concurrently.


Ahmed Banawan, PharmD

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The Role of Erenumab (Aimovig) in Treating Episodic, Chronic Migraines

Erenumab (Aimovig) was the first anti-CGRP agent approved by the FDA for migraine prophylaxis.


J. Erika Haydu, MD, PhD

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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.


Matthew Brown, MS

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Breaking Silos: How Health Systems and Manufacturers Can Drive Progress Together

Vanderbilt Specialty Pharmacy and Takeda Oncology are reaching across silos and entering an innovative partnership to improve patient care across the entire medication journey.


Anessia Ellerson, BS, CPhT-ADV, CSPT

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Find New Career Paths and Opportunities for Advancement

My own experience has illustrated how embracing change can lead to growth.


Caitlin Dowd-Green, PharmD, MBA

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Pharmacists Are Over-Looked Travel Specialists

As the summer months approach, pharmacists can offer many services to ensure patients remain safe and healthy during their travels.


George Yaghmour, MD

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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.


David White

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What’s Next in Health Care: How Pharmacies Can Help Serve Their Communities Better

Key trends such as consolidation create an opportunity for independent pharmacies with a community-based approach.


Wiktoria Bogdanska, PharmD, BCOP

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HER2-Targeted Treatments for NSCLC: Introducing Zongertinib

Currently, standard first-line chemotherapy with or without immunotherapy for patients with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with HER2 mutations has limited efficacy.


Nicholas C Smith, Tanae’Ja C Burroughs, Patric H Gaspard, Nandi P Okonkwo, Duy P Tran, Phyllisity V Walters, PharmD Candidates; Jocelyn D. Spates, PharmD, BCPS

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New Drug Overview: Aducanumab-Avwa (Aduhelm) for Alzheimer Disease

Aducanumab-avwa is a monoclonal antibody that is the first treatment of its class designed to target the amyloid β protein, a biomarker of Alzheimer disease and other dementias.


Kate Starr

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Industry Trend Report: Consumer Comfort With Pharmacy-Provided Vaccinations and Services Grows

Pharmacies can reach patients who are not receiving vaccines from a pharmacy but are willing to receive them.



Madeline King, PharmD, BCIDP

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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.


Jazz-Lynn Butler, PharmD, CPh

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Improving Hypertension Management: Home Blood Pressure Monitoring and Medication Adherence

One of the most important drivers of a patients’ uncontrolled hypertension is medication nonadherence.


Sanskriti Thakur

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Opinion: Clinical Trials Should Be Accessible to Everybody

A lack of access, awareness, and trust have led to a lack of affordability, effectiveness, and inclusivity.



Alexandra S. Wolff, PharmD, BCOP

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CPX-351 in Clinical Practice For AML

Alexandra S. Wolff, PharmD, BCOP, comments on her experience with CPX-351 in clinical practice and the potential to combine CPX-351 with targeted agents for AML.


Richie Davis

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A 340B Compromise at Last? Draft Federal Legislation May Provide a Clear Path Forward

In an ambitious effort to address the ongoing uncertainty within the 340B Program space, 6 senators released a draft discussion bill earlier this year titled the SUSTAIN Act.


Sarah Meade

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Pharmacists Play Pivotal Role in Increasing Awareness of Prediabetes

Answering questions, monitoring, medication therapy, lifestyle modifications help prevent type 2 diabetes.


PTCB Staff

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The Value of a Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician Day celebrates the myriad contributions of the unsung heroes of health care.


Dustin Baum, PharmD, BCPS, MHA

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Elevating Stroke Care: A Pharmacy Perspective on Telestroke Services

In recent years, telestroke services have transformed stroke care delivery, especially in rural or underserved areas.


Prem Shah, PharmD, Executive Vice President of Specialty and Product Innovation, CVS Health

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How PBMs Can Help Control the Cost of Specialty Medications

PBMs can implement a clinically rigorous approach to specialty pharmacy management that ensures members have appropriate access while helping payers control their pharmacy spend.


Joni Carroll, PharmD, BCACP

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How to Use Data to Transform Pharmacy Practice

Tips to help community-based pharmacists use the data at their fingertips to better market and provide the enhanced pharmacy services that drive practice transformation.


Katelynn Tran, PharmD, BCPS

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Clinical Overview of Quizartinib for Acute Myeloid Leukemia

The oral therapy is available through a REMS program.