Interviews

Naoto T. Ueno, MD, PhD, FACP, discussed the role of the Hawaiʻi Cancer Consortium to advance trial and treatment efforts for patients with cancer.

Courtney VanHouzen, PharmD shares insights about the community bispecific program at Munson Healthcare.

Two MUSC pharmacists describe how pharmacists are often the educational resource for patients and can help when removing certain barriers to care.

Teresa Messick, PharmD discusses how meeting patients “where they are” and supporting them holistically through medication and beyond is the most rewarding part of the profession.

As American Pharmacists Month begins, Alan Corley talks the importance of pharmacists and the value of the profession personally and to the overall community.

Karen Merrill discusses her experiences in pharmacy with plans to celebrate her niece, a first-year pharmacist.

Alan Corley, pharmacy owner in Greenville, TN, reflects on the changes he's witnessed throughout his career and the most rewarding aspects of his profession.

Using biosimilars and generics as well as getting patients connected with manufacturer copay assistance or grant programs can reduce their out-of-pocket costs.

Clayton Irvine, PharmD, MBA, MS, notes that although these options help to lower the cost of care, quick, widespread implementation remains difficult.

Thomas Chen, MD, PhD discussed his innovative approach to brain cancer treatment through NeOnc, Inc.

Automation and artificial intelligence can also aid significantly in reducing time-consuming tasks and improving efficiency for pharmacists, allowing them more time with patients.

As the end of the DSCSA stabilization period approaches, Josh Bolin from the NABP provides an overview of what to expect.

Pharmacy students discuss a non-traditional learning assignment that used the social media platform, TikTok.

Childhood immunization according to schedule can prevent serious illness.

Erin McConnell, PharmD, discuss the clinical decision-making process for choosing between statins, PSCK9 inhibitors, or newer agents like inclisiran.

Erin McConnell, PharmD, discusses the importance of effective cholesterol management for preventing heart disease.

Experts highlight how leveraging organizational scale, data analytics, and community partnerships can enable independent pharmacies to identify and address pharmacy deserts.

As the end of this Congress approaches, the National Community Pharmacists Association is lobbying members to pass pharmacy benefit manager reforms.

The chief product and strategy officer at Linus Health is hopeful that pharmacists can be key players in the detection of mild cognitive impairment.

Tune into this episode of “Public Health Matters” to learn about the Unbiased Science podcast and how guest Jessica Steier, DrPH, PMP, aims to combat misinformation and disinformation, encouraging listeners to make evidence-based decisions.

The combination of amivantamab and lazertinib showed improved intracranial efficacy, progression-free survival, and overall survival for non-small cell lung cancer.

Pharmacy students discuss the value of collaborative, hands-on learning approaches that leverage technology and social media to enhance learning.

Tune into this episode of “Public Health Matters” to learn about the Unbiased Science podcast and how guest Jessica Steier, DrPH, PMP, aims to combat misinformation and disinformation, encouraging listeners to make evidence-based decisions.

Pharmacy students develop concept for exam augmented reality glasses for clinical situations and patient counsling.

Lazertinib with amivantamab was found to be similar in efficacy to osimertinib in the MARIPOSA study.

Pharmacists are encouraged to leverage their trusted community role to help manage the anticipated health care burden from respiratory infections this season.

A pharmacist with Allegheny Health Network discusses travel vaccines and what resources are valuable when determining which vaccinations are needed prior to travel.

Pharmacy professors discuss their experience implementing a TikTok activity in their curriculum, highlighting the benefits and challenges.

Lauren Posteraro, PharmD, a pharmacist with AHN, discusses how misinformation and access to technology can contribute to vaccine hesitancy.

Educators describe a project where they used TikTok to encourage students to develop innovative informatics and medication safety technologies for fun, engaging learning.