Authors


Erin Albert, MBA, PharmD, JD, DASPL

Latest:

Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs Affiliate Pharmacy Network Aims to Support Independent Pharmacies

A conversation with Erin Albert, MBA, PharmD, JD, DASPL, chief of pharmacy relations, network and privacy, at Cost Plus Drugs.


Rita Aghjayan

Latest:

Adverse Effect Burdens of OCS, ICS Use in Asthma

Adverse effects of oral and inhaled corticosteroid use may impact quality of life for people with asthma.


Susan Ladika

Latest:

Cost Plus Drugs Making Deals with Payers

Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drugs business has entered into agreements with Capital Blue Cross and Rightway.


Brian Nowosielski

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Q&A: How Tragedy is Forcing Change in the PBM Industry

Bil Schmidtknecht joined Drug Topics to share his son’s tragic story and how it motivated him to join the greater fight in putting the lives of patients at the forefront of health care.


Cole Papakyrikos, MD

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OTC Medications to Treat the Young Athlete

A variety of nonprescription treatments, supplements, and patches can alleviate pain for children and adolescents.


Laurie Saloman, MS

Latest:

How Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescribing Harms Patients

According to a study, patients are frequently prescribed broad-spectrum antibiotics instead of narrowly tailored antibiotics, which would be more optimized to treat them.


Abou Bakar, BPS, PharmD Candidate

Latest:

Reevaluating the Use of Silver Sulfadiazine Cream in the Management of Burns

One antimicrobial agent commonly used in the management of burns is silver sulfadiazine.


David Skomo

Latest:

Asembia Does a Great Job Bringing Professionals Together, Experts Say | Asembia 2025

The Summit provides a rare opportunity for professionals to dive deep into emerging healthcare technologies and treatment models.


Kmeone Kingdom, MPH, PharmD candidate

Latest:

mRNA Technology Leads to Advances in HIV Vaccine Candidate

Results of a recent preclinical study provide proof of concept that an mRNA HIV vaccine is safe, immunogenic, and induces CD4–T-cell responses.


Miranda Rochol

Latest:

How Digital Prescription Solutions Can Overcome Pharmacy Challenges | NCPDP 2025

In the second part of our interview with Miranda Rochol, she discusses challenges regarding digital prescription solutions and the financial burdens these solutions are designed for pharmacists to overcome.


Peter Koo, PharmD

Latest:

Strategies for Independent Pharmacies to Harness Consumer Trends and Meet the Competition

Pharmacies face mounting challenges amid increased competition, rising operational costs, and complex reimbursement models.


Victoria Johnson

Latest:

Lantidra Cell Therapy for Type 1 Diabetes Approved by FDA

The approval was based on safety and efficacy data from 30 participants in 2 open-label, single-arm studies that received 1 to 3 infusions of donislecel.


David N. Osser, MD

Latest:

Examining the Risk of Tardive Dyskinesia from Antipsychotics

A recent study highlights the significant frequency of the adverse effect.


Kenny Li, BPS, PharmD Candidate

Latest:

Reevaluating the Use of Silver Sulfadiazine Cream in the Management of Burns

One antimicrobial agent commonly used in the management of burns is silver sulfadiazine.


Julia L. Ziegengeist, PharmD, BCOP

Latest:

Promising Therapies, Treatment Strategies for HR+ Breast Cancer | ASHP Midyear

A conversation with Julia L. Ziegengeist, PharmD, BCOP, clinical pharmacist coordinator of breast medical oncology for the Levine Cancer Institute at Atrium Health.


Katherine Tromp, PharmD

Latest:

Q&A: Pharmacists Can Help Women Combat Hidden Heart Disease Risks

A conversation with Katherine Tromp, PharmD, interim dean at Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Pharmacy.


Gregory M. Mazzie, BS

Latest:

Molnupiravir: Oral Antiviral for the Treatment of COVID-19

Molnupiravir is an oral antiviral for the treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19 in adults at high risk of severe disease.


Julie Pilitsis, MD, PhD

Latest:

What To Know: FDA Approves Apomorphine for Parkinson Disease

Expert highlights the benefits of using apomorphine infusion to provide more consistent medication levels and reduce the unpredictable fluctuations.


Yoseph Raja, PharmD

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Reevaluating the Use of Guaifenesin in the Management of Acute Cough Associated With the Common Cold

Despite its popularity and its status as an FDA-approved expectorant, evidence to support guaifenesin’s efficacy is limited and conflicting.


Kathleen Vest, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES, FCCP

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Tips Pharmacists Can Use to Help Women Experiencing Depression | ASHP Midyear

A conversation with Kathleen Vest, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES, FCCP, professor of Pharmacy Practice at Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.


Joseph Furer, 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.


Ashley Gallagher

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Q&A: CDC Alters COVID-19 Recommendations, Leading to Confusion on Pediatric Vaccine Schedules

Childhood immunization guidance in the US faces confusion as the AAP and CDC diverge on COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, impacting parents and providers.


Clifford Chen, PharmD candidate

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FDA: Exblifep Approved for Complicated Urinary Tract Infections

Cefepime/enmetazobactam was granted a 5-year exclusivity extension under GAIN Act legislation.


Lindsey Mulrooney

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More Than Long COVID, There's Flu and Pneumonia Too

Epic research suggests that like COVID-19, flu and other viral pneumonias can result in long-term symptoms like fatigue and brain fog. Why that might be is open question.


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

Latest:

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

Latest:

COVID-19 Vaccines: A Focus on Safety

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


Brianne Bakken, PharmD, MHA

Latest:

Q&A: New Career Priorities Emerge for Pharmacists After COVID-19

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, pharmacists are reevaluating career paths and calling for greater flexibility, support, and opportunities for professional growth.


Erin Thimmesch, JD

Latest:

National Pharmacy Chain Opioid Settlements Poised to Affect Independent Pharmacies

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

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