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Daniel S. Streetman, PharmD

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OTC Drug Interaction Considerations in the Cough and Cold Aisle

OTC remedies are widely available, but some carry drug-drug or drug-disease interactions that pharmacists should be aware of.


Jesse McCullough, PharmD

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Dispensing Leadership: Adding Value Through Meaningful Connections

This episode highlights how being intentional about adding value strengthens relationships and shapes effective leadership in everyday situations.


Crystal Zhou, PharmD, APh, AHSCP, BCACP

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How Barbershops Are Becoming Community Health Care Destinations

The Cut Hypertension Program operates in barbershops across the Bay Area in California. The program’s lead pharmacist joined us to discuss main themes and goals of the new initiative.


Andrew J. Schuman, MD

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Technology Tools for Mental Health Screening

Online portals are accessible via tablet or computer and can streamline the mental health screening process.


Heidi Polek, RPh, EMBA

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Turning Reconciliation into a Revenue Growth Engine

Heidi Polek, RPh, EMBA, discusses how pharmacies must adopt strategic approaches to maintain financial health and continue providing patient care.


David P. Nau, PhD, RPh, FAPhA

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Preparing Students for the Technology of Tomorrow

Colleges of pharmacy are retooling curricula and faculty skill sets to ensure students are prepared to use the technology of the next decade.


Kenneth Bender, PharmD

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In the Fight Against Long COVID, Paxlovid Offers Limited Protection

The antiviral combination nirmatrelvir-ritonavir (Paxlovid) used for early symptoms of COVID-19 offers limited protection against the development of Long COVID.


Leah Kuntz

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Vistagen Enrolls First Phase 3 Trial Participant for Social Anxiety Disorder Drug Fasedienol

Vistagen has enrolled the first participant in the PALISADE-3 phase 3 trial of fasedienol for the treatment of social anxiety disorder.


DeLon Canterbury, PharmD, BCGP

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5 Questions With a Pharmacist: DeLon Canterbury From GeriatRx

DeLon Canterbury, PharmD, BCGP, discusses how his career journey led him to medication deprescribing and advocating for older adults.


Contagion Editorial Team

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Meningococcal ABCWY Vaccine Meets Endpoints in Trial

The vaccine, developed by GSK, is "very encouraging" step in fight to treat meningococcal disease


Ron Southwick

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Congress Members Urge Biden to Address Prior Authorizations in Medicare Advantage

A bipartisan group of 61 U.S. senators and 233 members of the U.S. House of Representatives signed onto a joint letter asking the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to approve reforms.


George Van Antwerp, MBA

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Q&A: What Role Will Pharmacists Play in Precision Medicine?

George Van Antwerp, MBA, discusses how the role of the pharmacist will evolve with the integration of precision medicine into the health systems setting.


Hiba Takieddin, PharmD

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A Primer on Atopic Dermatitis

Pharmacists can advise patients on how to control symptoms and reduce exacerbations.


Sarah Pitts, MD

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Impact of Hormonal Contraceptives on Adolescent Bone Health

Hormonal implants are generally thought to be safe for bone, although whether a young adolescent would reach their genetically determined PBM while using a contraceptive implant is not known.


Mostafa Kamal, CEO, Magellan Rx Management

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Drug Delivery: The Sky is Not the Limit

The use of drones to deliver critically important therapies can help overcome the barriers to care that impact patients in metropolitan areas.


Natalie DiPietro Mager, PharmD, PhD

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Scripted for Her: Understanding Grief

This episode explores the often-overlooked impact of grief on patients and pharmacy staff, highlighting the vital role pharmacists play in recognizing emotional health needs and providing compassionate support.


Mark McCurdy, RPh

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Community Pharmacies Make Care Possible in Medical Deserts

Mark McCurdy, RPh, CPESN Nebraska Luminary, brings care to Mark's Pharmacy customers who lack easy access to basic, high-quality health-care services.


Aine Cryts

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Tips for Managing Autoimmune Disease During Pregnancy

Managing autoimmune conditions like type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus during pregnancy can present challenges for patients and physicians.


Christine Blank

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Expanding Independent Pharmacy in Rural Health Care

The expansion from Express Scripts offers increased reimbursement opportunities and creates an Independent Pharmacy Advisory Committee to expand the role of rural, suburban and urban pharmacies in the healthcare system.


Joe Dysart

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New Video Marketing Tools

Ensuring your pharmacy’s video marketing dusts the competition has never been more important.


John Schieszer

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Medication Safety 2.0: Advances in Adherence Technology

From smart pills to augmented intelligence, technology has presented the health care industry with a host of options to improve medication adherence and safety.


Karen Appold

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3 Population Health Trends to Watch in 2022

Telehealth, efforts to address social determinants of health and a focus on health disparities are likely to be among the top priorities in population health this year.


Kayt Sukel

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Contemplating the Future of List Prices

What execs and experts think of the future of drug costs.


Lisa Holle, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA

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Opinion: Pharmacists Are Best Suited to Improve Adherence

Learning a patient's specific situation might help overcome adherence barriers. 


Mari Edlin

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Solving the Drug Shortage Burden

Drug shortages might be decreasing, but their continued existence is urging the pharmacy industry to maintain its vigilance.


Mark Rowh

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Dealing with Difficult Colleagues

How you can manage these stereotypes found in the pharmacy workplace.


Tracey Walker

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Optimism for AI in Cancer Care

Oncologists recognize the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in improving the quality of care and patient outcomes according to new research.


Frieda Wiley, PharmD

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Improving Health Care and Medication Access for Minority Populations

Across the country, minority populations face significant disparities in medication use. It's time for that to change.


Sylvia M. Cavero, PharmD

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Meropenem/Vaborbactam for Complicated UTIs

Vabomere combines a carbapenem and a beta-lactamase inhibitor as a treatment for complicated urinary tract infections.


Megan Elavsky, PharmD

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Urinary Incontinence: What Pharmacists Should Know

Up to 30% of the population is affected by the problem, this peer-reviewed article will give you the information you need.

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