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Douglas Haughs, BS

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Second Look at Utilization of a Closed-System Transfer Device (PhaSeal)

The Phaseal closed-system transfer device can extend the beyond-use date of pharmaceuticals, thereby reducing waste.


Justin Campbell, PharmD, Director of Pharmacy, UC Health Specialty Pharmacy,

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Pursuing Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation

Selecting an accreditation agency should be determined by the local business environment and needs.


Luis A. Balart, MD

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Direct and Indirect Cost Burden of Chronic Hepatitis C

An estimation of the direct healthcare and indirect work-loss cost burden of chronic HCV using health insurance claims covering 13 million individuals.


Claudia L. Uribe, MD, PhD

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Healthcare Utilization and Costs for Insured Patients With Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia was related to a pattern of initial increase in utilization and costs, followed by a decrease 7 to 12 months after diagnosis.


Sara Fernandez, PhD

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Manufacturer Considerations for Designing a Distribution Strategy for Specialty Products

The rising cost of specialty drugs continues to put pressure on all stakeholders. Specialty pharmacists can fill an existing gap in compliance and cost control.


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Importance of Pattern Management for Glycemic Control: The OneTouch VerioIQ Meter

The OneTouch VerioIQ Meter uses pattern recognition technology for self-monitoring of blood glucose, a key part of treatment management in patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.


Alexandra Williams, 340B ACE

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340B Recertification: Annual Opportunity to Ensure 340B Program Compliance

The 340B Drug Pricing Program requires covered entities to ensure program integrity through several processes.


Craig Dolan, PharmD, McKesson Vice President of Business Development

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A Bright Future for Hospital Pharmacy

For hospital pharmacies, the COVID-19 pandemic sparked an abrupt and intensive reevaluation of nearly every aspect of their operations.


Sameer D. Saini, MD

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US Primary Care Providers' Use of Over-the-Counter Medications for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Chronic Constipation

The perception and utilization of OTC medications among primary care providers for gastroesophageal reflux disease and chronic constipation shows a need for improved patient education on these medications.


Alex Barker, PharmD

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How Pharmacy Graduates Can Overcome Unemployment

For unemployed pharmacy graduates, the heartbreak of not finding work is real. They dedicated themselves to a demanding education, spent significant money on their schooling, and developed a plan to find work they love—only to discover that competition for jobs is fierce.


Timothy P. Gauthier, PharmD, BCPS

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Passing the First Test: How to Impress on the Residency Interview

With more and more students applying for residency positions, off-site interviews are becoming an important first step in the selection process.




Bruce P. Burnett, PhD

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Pilot Pharmacoeconomic Analysis of Serum-derived Bovine Immunoglobulin Use in IBD

This pilot study analyzes the cost savings of utilizing a prescription medical food, serum-derived bovine immunoglobulin/protein isolate, for the management of inflammatory bowel disease in a small cohort.



Kyle Grimslid, PharmD, RPh

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Help Patients Obtain HIV Medications

Learn how retail or specialty pharmacy distribution can affect access to these important drugs.


Matthew Stanton, PharmD, BCPS

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Toxins or Trauma?

A look at unintentional causes of injury death in the United States and medication safety.




Simona Armenti, PharmD Candidate

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Focus on Smoking Cessation During COVID-19: Review of Varenicline Pharmacogenomics

Patients with current or former smoking status may be at an increased risk of severe illness due to COVID-19.


Christopher R. Frei, PharmD, MSc, BCPS

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Patterns of Specific Testing for Patients With Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia

Study assessed chemotherapy use in patients with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) to determine how use of CML-specific tests impacted drug selection and modification.



Rachel Justus, PharmD, BCPS

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The Role of PARP Inhibitors in Treating Ovarian Cancer

Rucaparib is FDA approved in patients with a BRCA mutation and who have received 2 more prior lines of previous chemotherapy.



Yvette Terrie, BSPharm, RPh

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Counsel Patients About Self-Care Measures, OTC Treatments for Seasonal Allergies

Proper diagnosis and selection of products is crucial to management of hay fever


Chelsea Renfro, PharmD, CHSE

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To D or Not to D: That Is the Question

Vitamin D encompasses a group of fatsoluble secosterols that are found in certain foods and supplements and can also be produced when synthesis of vitamin D is triggered after the sun’s ultraviolet rays touch skin.


Timothy Dy Aungst, PharmD

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New Technologies Boost Pharmacist's Role

Digital health products and solutions expand ways to guide prevention and treatment.


David M. Franklin, MSA

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Commentary: Specialty Pharmacy: The Whole Package

Pharmacies entering the specialty drug market will need to deliver key elements in order to succeed.


Danny McNatty, PharmD, BCPS

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Crohn's Disease%u2014Strategies to Improve Quality of Life

Crohn's disease, an inflammatory bowel disease, has no cure; the primary goal of therapy is to improve quality of life by minimizing gastrointestinal and extraintestinal complications of the disease.