Authors


Roy Walton, PharmD candidate

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Daridorexant Receives Approval for Insomnia Treatment

Daridorexant demonstrated significant reduction in daytime sleepiness among other measures.


James B. Leonard, PharmD, DABAT

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Case Study: Treating Infants for Cannabis Exposure

As more and more states legalize recreational marijuana, caregivers need to be vigilant about keeping products out of the reach of children.



Charmaine Yuan

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Current and Future Treatments for Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that presents with painful, deep, and inflamed lesions found in flexural, apocrine gland-bearing sites.


Bennett Waxse, MD, PhD

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Examining the US Response to the Mpox Outbreak

By way of natural immunity, vaccination, and behavior change, the majority of the 30,861 documented cases and 54 deaths were confined to 2022, and the epidemic curve portrays a picture of success.


Cassi Prosper, CPhT

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USP <797> Updated Guidelines

The long-awaited revised USP <797> guidelines will become official on November 1, 2023.


Ashley Kay Pendrick, PharmD

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The Evolving Pharmacy Landscape Paving the Way for Non-Traditional Roles

With a myriad of non-traditional pharmacy roles on the rise, Ashley Kay Pendrick, PharmD, owner of Prosper Rx Consulting, provided insights into the opportunities at hand for US pharmacists.



Nicolette Bruno, BPS, PharmD Candidate

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Probiotics for the Prevention of Pediatric Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea

Evidence of the relationship between probiotics and antibiotics is lacking.


Jennifer Clements, PharmD, FCCP, FADCES, BCPS, CDCES, BCACP, BC-ADM

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Q&A: Pharmacists Play Essential Role in Insulin Therapy Success

Jennifer N. Clements, PharmD, FCCP, FADCES, BCPS, CDCES, BCACP, BC-ADM, discusses how pharmacists can help patients manage insulin.


Brittany Norton, PharmD

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Challenges in Creating a Sustainable Pharmacy Workforce in Rural Areas | ASHP Midyear

A discussion with Brittany Norton, PharmD, director of ambulatory care at Sutter Health.


Michael Murphy, PharmD, MBA

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Strategies Necessary to Correct the Trajectory of US Pharmacy Deserts

While experts have been measuring the impacts stemming from US pharmacy deserts, they are also working to establish a path forward to reduce closures and increase access.


Lisette Hilton

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Medical Misinformation Consequences in Health Care

The COVID-19 pandemic and social media have resulted in extreme levels of misinformation.


Megan Gray, PharmD

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Relyvrio: A New FDA-Approved Treatment for Patients With ALS

Relyvrio is intended to slow the disease progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.


Michael Hegener, PharmD, BCACP

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Q&A: Support, Reimbursement Key For Expanded Pharmacy Services | PQA 2025

Michael Hegener, PharmD, BCACP, discusses how workforce development can best address the evolving knowledge, skills, and abilities needed in community pharmacy practice.


Douglas Newton, MD, MPH

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Navigating and Treating 'New Year Depression' in Patients

There may not be a diagnosis for ‘New Year Depression,’ but about 10% to 20% of individuals in the US may get a milder form of these winter blues.


Luz Rosario, PharmD candidate

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Navigating Pediatric ADHD Medication Shortages

Stimulant medications are the first-line pharmacologic therapy for ADHD, but many of these medications are currently in short supply.


David Cates, PhD

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Ethical, Practical Considerations of Exemptions to Employer Vaccine Mandates for Anxiety

Does anxiety justify an exemption from vaccine mandates among health care workers?


Laura Sahm, PhD

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Q&A: Equity in Pharmacy Means Meeting Patients Where They Are

Pharmacists advance equity by personalizing care and addressing health literacy to meet patients where they are.


Emily Diseroad, PharmD, BCPPS

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Review: Harmful Excipients for Pediatric Patients

Evidence suggests some pharmaceutical excipients in medications may have adverse effects on pediatric patients. Here’s what you should know.


Mike Gladstone

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Payers Need to Make Effort for Improvements in Biosimilars

Efforts to improve education on biosimilars are a start, but payer policies must catch up to ensure real change.


Youssef Bessada, PharmD

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Fenfluramine for the Treatment of Seizures Associated With Dravet Syndrome

On June 25, 2020, fenfluramine (Fintepla) was approved for the treatment of seizures associated with Dravet syndrome in patients 2 years and older.


Edgar Galvan

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The Future Looks Busy for Pharmacy Technicians in Immunization Programs

During COVID-19, pharmacy technicians helped keep immunization programs running.


Zoe Wainer, MBBS, PhD

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Mind-Body Resilience for Women: A Focus on Depression

Developing innovative solutions for women with depression, accounting for differences in gender and sex, are critically important


Leslie Moore, CPhT

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What Does an Oncology Pharmacy Technician Do?

From compounding to cleaning, oncology pharmacy technicians take on key responsibilities in infusion centers.


Jennifer Clements, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, BCPS, CDCES, FADCES, FCCP

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Q&A: Pharmacists Drive Better Insulin Outcomes Through Teamwork, Technology

Jennifer Clements, PharmD, FCCP, FADCES, BCPS, CDCES, BCACP, BC-ADM, discusses how pharmacists can collaborate with providers to optimize insulin therapy.


Kari Franson, PharmD, PhD, BCPP

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Pharmacists' Role Expands in the Era of Cannabis Rescheduling

Rescheduling cannabis empowers pharmacists to lead in patient care by evaluating safety, interactions, and formulations while providing education.


Victor Agbafe, B.A.

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How Can Improving Provider-Patient Relationships Help Reverse Chronic Disease?

The existing approach to disease management may be ill-suited to address the dynamic and diverse factors at play when it comes to chronic illness.


Jonathan Watanabe, PharmD, MS, PhD, BCGP

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Team-Based Care Crucial in Addressing Workforce Shortages

Jonathan Watanabe, PharmD, MS, PhD, BCGP, discussed gaps within primary care in the context of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists 2025 Pharmacy Forecast.


Wade Tung, PharmD candidate

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Review of FDA Approvals for Pediatric Obesity Management

GLP-1 receptor agonists, used to manage diabetes, are now being used for obesity in children and adolescents.

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