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Scot Walker, PharmD, MS, BCPS, BCACP

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Maximizing REMS potential

While the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies program has come under fire for its inefficiencies, all is not yet lost.


Nick Smock, PharmD, MBA

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PBMs and what they're doing to our healthcare: Time to shed some light

The ways of PBMs are convoluted and mysterious. If we don't keep a sharp eye out, one of these days we'll be getting prescriptions out of vending machines.


Jill M. Fitzgerald, PharmD

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Continuing pharmacy education vs. continuing professional development

Drug Topics and the Office of Pharmacy Development, University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy, introduce a new three-phase practice-based activity: "Medication Therapy Management for Patients with Diabetes"


Fred Mayer, RPh, MPH, FACA

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Pharmacists Must Counsel on Cannabis Interactions

Lack of regulation means protecting public health is pharmacist's duty. 


Aglaia Panos, PharmD

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Opinion: Responding to the Rise of E-Cigarettes

E-cigarettes have reinvented tobacco consumption and reemphasized smoking's consequences.




Stephanie Skernivitz

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ASHP 08: Disney may capture hearts, but Orlando's soul is hidden in less-explored adventures for ASHP attendees

A mention of Orlando often conjures up images of Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, or Pluto, but a visit to this family-friendly Sunshine State destination can certainly appeal to interests beyond the famed Walt Disney World and any of its theme parks.




Heather Onorati

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Early antiretroviral therapy for HIV advised in new guidelines

Findings at the International AIDS Conference support the need to start antiretroviral therapy as soon as possible after diagnosis.


Daniel R. Verdon

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Biosimilars: Some Call for ‘Cautious Optimism’

Biosimilars may need more time to devleop in the market.


Rachael Zimlich, RN, BSN

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Combined Influenza, COVID-19 Vaccines Offer Strongest Protection for Children

While either vaccine offers some protection, having both vaccines offers the strongest level of protection against hospitalization and severe complications like MIS-C, and death.


Frederick S. Mayer, PharmD, MPH

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Beware of fake remedies sold as "dietary supplements"

Manufacturers, promoters, and sellers of dietary supplements are prohibited by law from making claims to treat or cure illness or disease, or their symptoms. Pharmacists should encourage patients to check with medical professionals before commencing use of any dietary supplement.


Tricia Krizner

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Generics of Older Drugs Could Have Saved Medicare Billions, Study Says

Racemic substitutions for single-enantiomer drugs offer new opportunities for savings.


Clipper Young, PharmD Candidate

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DXM and the threat to public health

Teens are using OTC cough syrup, with DXM as an active ingredient, to get high. While the drug may be legal, its harmful effects are similar to those of illegal drugs.


Allison Tsai, Associate Editor, Centralized Content Group

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Medicare Part D: Community CCRX offers incentives to pharmacies

Only one Medicare Part D prescription plan operates in partnership with pharmacists: Community CCRx, which offers incentives for generic dispensing, therapy management, and maintenance supply fills. More than 63,000 pharmacies across the country participate in the program, including all major chains and community pharmacies.


T. Joseph Mattingly II, PharmD student

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Can you explain pharmacy to an eighth grader?

Pharmacists should spread the word that they are the medication experts.


Margaret Mulligan, BA, BSN, RN, Editor-in-Chief

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Walgreens opens 7,000th store in Brooklyn, New York

On October 1, the 7,000th Walgreens store opened in Brooklyn, N.Y., amid festivities that included free health screenings and speeches from Walgreens CEO Greg Wasson and Borough President Marty Golden.


David Bennett, Senior Editor

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Pharmacists hope 2009 will be a good year for business

Despite challenges from a contracting economy, pharmacists are optimistic about 2009.


Mari Edlin

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Pharmacy Technology: Disruption or Improvement?

Is new technology actually making pharmacy any better (or easier)?


Barbara L. Hesselgrave

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World AIDS Conference 2012 seeks an AIDS-free generation

This year's International AIDS Conference looked toward a generation free of AIDS.


Aleksandr Domovich, PharmD candidate

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Viewpoint: Should an RX label require a use-by date or an expiration date?

All prescription drugs should have a sell-by date for consistency and patient protection.


Kathy Method, Clinical Senior Editor, Centralized Content Group

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Going, going, gone

Over the next several years, generic versions of many best-selling drugs will become available as patents reach their expiration dates.


Joel Claycomb, PharmD

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Drug donations in humanitarian aid: A mixed blessing

In disaster relief, inappropriate pharmaceutical donations and/or a disorganized receiving operation can mean that tons of medications go straight into the rubbish.


Amanda Brower, Senior Editor, Centralized Content Group

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Retail pharmacists, store managers can learn from each other

The retail pharmacist who runs a pharmacy inside a big-box store can improve departmental operations by understanding the point of view of the retail store manager. Although pharmacist and manager have different focuses and priorities, they can work together to improve delivery of services when they understand each other's needs.


Ned Milenkovich, PharmD, JD

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Federal track and trace legislation imminent

The bicameral legislation provides specific requirements for all stakeholders in the drug-distribution supply chain, including manufacturers, wholesalers, repackagers, and pharmacies.


Jim Plagakis, RPh

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Late at night and over the line

An encounter with a police officer reminds JP that the world sees pharmacists only as pill counters.


Stacy R. Foltz, PharmD

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Some Lyme patients need long-term drugs

This is the story of my bout with Lyme disease and what a harrowing experience it's been. I hope that by telling my story, I can help you learn from my experience and apply it to your practice.


John Yuscavage, RPh

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Rx Puzzler: Hello, is Les there?

Welcome to the first installment of our new column, Rx Puzzler.

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