Authors


Megan T. Mitchell, PharmD

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Edaravone (Radicava) for ALS

Edaravone has been approved for patients with amyotropic lateral sclerosis.


James Lewis, PharmD

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AST: The Linchpin of Antimicrobial Stewardship

Antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) for newer antibiotics is falling behind because there is a lag time between FDA approval and inclusion in commercial AST devices.


Jennifer Malinowski, PharmD

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Promoting Drug Safety During Breastfeeding

Pharmacists can help women who breastfeed by identifying the safest drugs and dosage schedules to minimize exposure.


Jason Liu

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Tisagenlecleucel (Kymriah) for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

A new era of treatment has arrived-here’s what you need to know.


Mara Wilson

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Promoting Drug Safety During Breastfeeding

Pharmacists can help women who breastfeed by identifying the safest drugs and dosage schedules to minimize exposure.


Samantha Weiksner

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Promoting Drug Safety During Breastfeeding

Pharmacists can help women who breastfeed by identifying the safest drugs and dosage schedules to minimize exposure.


Thom Doherty

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Health System Pharmacies Adopt Next-Generation Tech

It's time for pharmacies to move into the future: Industry 4.0.


Bryan Buechel, PharmD

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Take a Cue from Your Queues!

Queueing theory can help pharmacy managers control lines, wait times, and staffing issues.


AACP

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Promoting Drug Safety During Breastfeeding

Pharmacists can help women who breastfeed by identifying the safest drugs and dosage schedules to minimize exposure.


Jillian Barrack

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What Pharmacists Need to Know About Epidiolex

The FDA recently approved cannabidiol oral solution to treat seizures.


Jerry McKee, PharmD, BCPP

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The Value of Board-Certified Psychiatric Pharmacists

Being recognized as a BCPP brings professional recognition and credibility as an expert in psychopharmacology and behavioral health matters.


Portia N. Davis, PharmD

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Pediatric Asthma: An Update for Pharmacists

In this month's peer-reviewed article, learn more about the illness affecting millions.


Abreah Ash

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Pediatric Asthma: An Update for Pharmacists

In this month's peer-reviewed article, learn more about the illness affecting millions.


Blanca Guerra, PharmD

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Pediatric Asthma: An Update for Pharmacists

In this month's peer-reviewed article, learn more about the illness affecting millions.



Jeffrey P. Bratberg, PharmD, BCPS

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The Regimen: Portrayal of Pharmacists in Media

Jeffrey Bratberg, PharmD and Madi Hartling, a 2025 PharmD candidate, discuss the lack of pharmacists in medical shows and how pharmacists are typically portrayed negatively in media.


Lucinda L. Maine, RPh, PhD

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Pharmacy Education: Foundation for Providing Health

AACP offers a rebuttal to a Drug Topics opinion article.



Kenneth Maxik

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3 compliance rules pharmacies must know

With 2016 well underway, pharmacies of all sizes should review recent regulatory updates to ensure compliance with rules already in effect, and preparation for those to be implemented soon. Three, in particular, warrant a close look.


Keith Loria

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GLP-1 No Longer on FDA’s Drug Shortage List

Compounding pharmacies help meet patient needs by formulating alternative versions in the face of drug shortages but are no longer allowed to compound them.


Daniel S. Raccuia, PharmD candidate 2016

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FDA approves rolapitant to prevent chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting

Rolapitant is a novel NK1 receptor antagonist that maintains >90% receptor binding up to five days after a single 180-mg dose.



Lisa M. Holle, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA

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Why You Should Become Board Certified in Oncology

New developments in cancer treatment require medication experts-here's how you can become that expert.



Erin Johanek, PharmD

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NASH Drug Pipeline Shows Promise

Analysts have forecasted the market for NASH drugs could reach $20 billion by 2025.


Bert Drachtman, BS, RPh

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Three tips for new pharmacy graduates

Retired pharmacist offers valuable suggestions


Bob Kronemyer

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OTC Progestin-Only Pill May Prevent Unintended Pregnancies

An over-the-counter (OTC) progestin only pill (POP) could potentially reduce the overall number of unintended pregnancies in the United States.


Adam S. Whalley, PharmD

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Safinamide (Xadago): Approved as Add-On for Parkinson’s

Xadago has been approved as a supplementary medication for patients with Parkinson's disease who are having "off" episodes or whose disease is progressing.


Andrew Gentry, PharmD

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Ocrelizumab for Multiple Sclerosis

The FDA has approved ocrelizumab for treating relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis and primary progressive multiple sclerosis.


Partner Perspectives Sponsored by the Arete Pharmacy Network and iMedicare

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Utilizing a PSAO's Strategic Alliance for Success During Open Enrollment

A high performing Pharmacy Services Administrative Organization (PSAO) actualizes its value proposition to its participating pharmacies by entering into viable strategic partnerships that add value to an independent pharmacy’s workflow processes.

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