Authors


Robert Steel, 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?


Rose McNulty

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FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Lifileucel, First-Ever Immunotherapy For Unresectable, Metastatic Melanoma

The FDA's decision represents a landmark approval of a tumor-derived cellular therapy in a solid tumor cancer.


Ron King

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Drive Value-based Care With Genetic Testing and Precision Medicine

The shift to value-based care in the U.S. has been slow in coming, in large part because providers have continued to cling to the traditional “fee for service” healthcare model that historically has worked well for them.


Demetra Anastasiadis, BPS, PharmD candidate

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COVID-19 Vaccines: A Focus on Safety

Ease patients’ concerns by being well versed in the safety profiles of each vaccine.


Erin Thimmesch, JD

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National Pharmacy Chain Opioid Settlements Poised to Affect Independent Pharmacies

Stipulations of the settlements include data reporting, annual training, and an independent compliance officer.


Michael McKendall, MS, PharmD

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The Effects of “Long COVID” and How Pharmacists Can Help

Often referred to as “long COVID” patients or “long-haulers,” these patients continue to experience symptoms of illness far past the acute phase of this viral disease.


Lois Levine, MA

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The DIR Hangover One Year Later: How Have Pharmacists Fared?

Nearly a year after the change to direct and indirect remuneration fees, pharmacy owners talk about how the ruling has impacted their lives.


Annie Lambert, PharmD, BCSCP

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Pharmacy Management and Compliance

Pharmacy leaders have leveraged their experience, their role in interdisciplinary teams, and technology to quickly reinvent approaches to manage long-standing issues exacerbated by the pandemic.


Rachel Eyler, PharmD, BCPS

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Misdosing: More Common Than You Think

Unfortunately, even though the need for making proper dose adjustments for kidney function is well-recognized, clinicians face many challenges in doing so.


Chelsie Derman

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While Telemedicine Decreased After COVID-19 Peak, Mental Health Video Visits Rose

Compared to only 10% of primary and subspecialty visits, 34.5% of mental health visits took place via video in August 2023.


Donovan Quill, President and CEO, Optime Care

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Patient-First Approach Addresses Unique Needs of Patients With Rare Disorders

Now more than ever, 30 million Americans living with a range of 7000 rare or orphan diseases require a high level of therapy adherence support.


TaQuina Warren, PharmD

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How This Pharmacist Achieved Dreams of Becoming an Independent Owner

TaQuina Warren, PharmD, owner of Focus Pharmacy in Smyrna, Delaware, explored the pharmacy profession from her perspective as an independent owner.


Molly C. Gombos, PharmD, MPBA

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Overcoming Vaccine Hesitancy With Patients

Pharmacists can work with their patients to address concerns about vaccinations.


Ryan Nolan, PharmD Candidate 2021

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Belantamab mafodotin-blmf for Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma

Belantamab mafodotin-blmf is now indicated for adult patients with relapsed or refractory myeloma who have received at least 4 prior therapies.


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Laura Joszt, MA

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The Pipeline Is Full of Expensive, Innovative Therapies

Paying for these new therapies, that may be curative for patients, remains a challenge.


Nada Annr, BPS, PharmD

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Thermometers: A Review

Pharmacists must be familiar with the different thermometers so they can ensure proper use by the consumer.


Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI, FESC

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Bempedoic Acid for Hypercholesterolemia

An expert panel discusses where bempedoic acid currently fits into the treatment of hypercholesterolemia.



Christina H. Sherrill, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM

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Q&A: Pharmacists Can Help Raise Awareness About CGMs

Heather Folz, PharmD, BCACP and Christina H. Sherrill, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM discuss challenges pharmacists may face when implementing CGM services and how they can help raise awareness.


Debra Lee, MBA, BA

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Practice Update: Treating Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19

Several institutions have published guidance on how to treat patients hospitalized with COVID-19.


Kevin Kunzmann

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Cell-Based Flu Vaccine May Be More Cost-Effective, Beneficial Among Children

A new study found that switching from a primary national plan of egg-based vaccines to cell-based vaccines for the flu would significantly reduce the impact of the seasonal virus at a lesser production and distribution cost.


Pharmacy Quality Alliance

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PQA Evaluating Pharmacy Impact on Immunization Assessment and Gap Closure

The pilot Will Evaluate Measure Concepts and Data Exchange in Value-Based Arrangements.


Katherine Saunders, M.D.

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Insurance Coverage is Lagging in a Golden Age of Obesity Treatment

Antiobesity medications are considered to be 'vanity drugs' by many private insurers, and the refusal to cover obesity treatment is counterproductive because of obesity's many health consequences.


Hannah Dellabella

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Vaccine Administration in Pharmacies, Nontraditional Clinics Could Help Increase Access

Deck: In order to meet national targets, the United States should expand vaccination administration in complementary sites like pharmacies.


Micah Cost, PharmD, MS, CAE

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High-Impact Measurement for Chronic Conditions Helps Avoid Excess Care Costs

The 2024 National Impact Assessment of CMS Quality Measures Report found that adherence to medications for cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes helped Medicare beneficiaries avoid up to $29.2 billion dollars in health care costs from 2016-21.



Rami Chammas, PharmD, MPBA

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The Effects of COVID-19 on Specialty Prescribing Habits

The remote and virtual way of treating patients is becoming the new norm. Specialty providers have to adapt to provide the most streamlined solutions.


Akunna Ihemaguba, BPS, PharmD

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Thermometers: A Review

Pharmacists must be familiar with the different thermometers so they can ensure proper use by the consumer.


Kenny Walter

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Electrical Nerve Field Stimulation May Help IBS Symptoms in Pediatric Patients

IBS in pediatric patients has not been studied much, but new data reveals a possible treatment.

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