Authors


Julianne Stein, Content Channel Manager

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Milenkovich joins Roetzel & Andress

Drug Topics’ legal compliance columnist named partner in Roetzel's Chicago office and head of the firm’s Drug and Pharmacy practice.


Miranda Hester

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Looking to the Future of Independent Pharmacy

Don Arthur, RPh, discusses what lays ahead in independent pharmacy, from clinical care to success stories.


Mark Lowery, Editor

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Sandoz to offer generic Solaraze

Sandoz has announced the U.S. launch of an authorized generic version of PharmaDerm’s Solaraze Gel (diclofenac 3% gel), which generated $92 million in 2012.


Kevin W. Chamberlin, PharmD

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FDA Approves Voquezna for Helicobacter pylori Infection in Adults

This new treatment option copackages 3 drugs for optimal treatment.


Donna Marbury

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Six Healthcare Technologies Coming in the Next Five Years

Healthcare execs need to lay the cultural foundation today for upcoming technology changes



Tracey Walker, Contributing Editor

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FDA lifts some restrictions on diabetes drug Avandia

Reevaluation of RECORD trial data fails to uncover elevated cardiovascular risk.


Larry LaBenne, PharmD, CDE

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Teachable moments: Take your best shot

When it comes to knowledge of medications and their actions, pharmacists have it way over most physicians. For the sake of the patient, you have to speak up, whether the doc likes it or not.



Jeffrey Fudin, PharmD, DAAPM, FCCP, FASHP

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The hydrocodone question

Asking whether hydrocodone should be rescheduled is only the beginning.


Joseph Friedman, RPh, MBA

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Should you establish a medical marijuana dispensary?

If your inner entrepreneur is hollering to get out, maybe you should go for it.



Peter A. Kreckel, RPh

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Pharmacy Management Must Consider Needs of Employees

Female pharmacists make up approximately 62% of the pharmacy workforce. They want, and in many cases demand, a good work-life balance.


Perry Cohen, PharmD, FAMCP

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It's Time for Pharmacists to Carve Out a New Role

Specialty pharmaceuticals will have a growing impact on pharmacists. Here’s how it could change your role.


Susan Egbert

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Patients and Herbal Supplements

Your patients are using herbal products, but do you know enough about them?


David Stanley, RPh

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Hold the phone

How can an independent pharmacy survive in the face of competition from the mega-chains? Here's a clue.


John Schieszer, MA

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Barriers Coming Down for Complex Generic Drug Products

This year may mark a dramatic difference in the development and approval of complex generic drug products.


Jeff Cineas, PharmD Candidate

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Apalutimide for Prostate Cancer: What to Know

FDA approves apalutamide for castration-resistant prostate cancer.


Stephanie Trexler, PharmD Candidate

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Apalutimide for Prostate Cancer: What to Know

FDA approves apalutamide for castration-resistant prostate cancer.


Dustyn Williams, MD

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Diabetes Management and the Promise of Telemedicine

Could telemedicine be the answer to diabetes management problems?


Zoe Barry

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Fixing a Broken System with Technology

Technology can help patients who need specialty pharmacy medications get them faster by streamlining the processes involved.


Paul Armentano

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Making the Case for Regulated Marijuana

Pharmacists urged to support controls to the marijuana market but oppose criminalization.


Anita Siu, PharmD, BCPPS

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Pediatric Patients Present Unique Challenges to Pharmacists

Board-certified pharmacists are better prepared to deal with pediatric patients than others. Here’s why.


Gianna Casal, PharmD

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Betrixaban for Prophylaxis of Venous Thromboembolism

Betrixaban has been approved by the FDA for patients at risk for thromboembolisms. 


Matthew Davis, PharmD

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Betrixaban for Prophylaxis of Venous Thromboembolism

Betrixaban has been approved by the FDA for patients at risk for thromboembolisms. 


Deepak Thomas

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Four Things Pharmacists Need to Know About Specialty Pharmacy

How independent pharmacies can use specialty medications to increase profits and help their patients. 


David Pope, PharmD, CDE

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Let’s Do This! A Call to Action for Test to Treat in Pharmacy

President Biden’s recent State of the Union address included a pharmacy Test to Treat iniativie for COVID-19.


David Smith, RPh

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What Community Pharmacists Want-And How You Can Get It

NCPA found three things that pharmacists desperately want changed. Here’s how they’re going to do it.


James A Jorgenson, RPh, MS

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Pharmacists, It’s Time to Speak Up

Healthcare is at a dangerous place right now-but pharmacists can be the ones to help save it.


Tyree H. Kiser, Pharm D.

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Critical Care Board Certification Gains Momentum

If you’ve never thought about becoming certified, now is a great time to do it.

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