Authors


Tracy D Mahvan, RPh, PharmD, MBA, BCGP

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OTC Considerations for COVID-19

Many individuals have been asking if they can take things at home, such as vitamins and OTC medications, to decrease their risk of contracting the virus or to self-treat themselves


Kathy Blanchard

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Focus on DIR Fees: 3 Ways to Manage Them

When investing in the future profitability of your pharmacy, here are 3 ways to help manage and mitigate the bottom line impacts of DIR fees.


Bridget Hanna, CPhT

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Do’s And Don’ts: Social Media Tips for Pharmacists

Social media marketing is a powerful tool that pharmacists can use.


Sandhya Vijapurapu, PharmD Candidate

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Digital Health Tools in Diabetes

Technology and mobile health apps can be valuable tools in diabetes management.


Caitlyn Bradford, PharmD

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Navigating Pediatric ADHD Medication Shortages

Stimulant medications are the first-line pharmacologic therapy for ADHD, but many of these medications are currently in short supply.


Reina Puri

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Best Practices on Discussing Birth Control for Adolescents

There are numerous methods of contraception available for adolescents.



Leah Habersham, MD, MBA, MS

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Assessing and Treating Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy

Opioid use disorder during pregnancy is stigmatized, but these patients deserve compassionate, nonjudgmental care.




Sobha Pisharody

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The Increasingly Relevant Role of Pharmacogenomics

Pharmacogenomics looks at how genetic influences affect an individual’s response to therapeutic medications.




Beth Brooks, PhD, RN, FACHE

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Health Care Hiring Trends For 2023 And Beyond

How are hiring trends shaping up for the future of health care?


Kevin Chamberlain, PharmD, FASCP

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Lecanemab-irmb Approved for Alzheimer Disease

On January 6, 2023, the FDA granted lecanemab-irmb (Leqembi) accelerated approval for treating mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia in patients with Alzheimer disease.


Andre Wang, PharmD

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New Prodrug for ADHD in School-aged Children

Ser/dex is a dexmethylphenidate-based prodrug for ADHD in patients 6 years and older.


Satish Srinivasan, MS

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Could a Cash-Based System Help Eliminate Health Care Barriers?

Disadvantaged groups are feeling the sting of health care costs—so much so that many are foregoing health care because they can’t pay for it.


Tim Gregorius, RPh

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Use This Checklist To Select Your CBD Product

What pharmacists need to consider before selling CBD in their stores.


Alana Galipeau, PharmD Candidate

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OTC Considerations for COVID-19

Many individuals have been asking if they can take things at home, such as vitamins and OTC medications, to decrease their risk of contracting the virus or to self-treat themselves


Ruby Barghini, MD

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Apetamin Gains Popularity on Social Media as Weight Gain Drug

Apetamin has been promoted worldwide as a weight gain supplement—but what are the dangers of misuse?


Lisa Faast, PharmD, DiversifyRx CEO

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How to Increase CBD Sales at Your Independent Pharmacy

Tips to help your pharmacy stand out as a knowledgeable CBD retailer.


Kendall Haney, PharmD Candidate

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COVID-19 Therapy Pipeline Update

Here’s an overview of what’s in the late-stage pipeline.



Richard Payerchin

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Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Inconsistent Around United States

At the state level, medication treatment rates ranged from 17.7% in Kansas to 82.8% in Maine.


Lynda Charters

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AMD Risk Not Tied to Long-Term Metformin Use

The researchers reported that there was no significant difference in the age-related macular degeneration prevalence among the 3 study groups.


Brandon May

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Mitigating Costs of Cancer Treatment: The Role of Pharmacists

Cancer care is expensive, but pharmacists can help.


Heather Raglin

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Anti-PD-1 Therapy for Melanoma Associated With Chronic Immune-Related Adverse Events

The majority of persistent irAEs were hypothyroid, adrenal insufficiency, arthritis, dermatitis or pruritis, and hypophysitis.


Sara Elsaid Taha, BPS, PharmD Candidate 2022

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Vitamin D and COVID-19: An Evidence-Based Review

In this article, we will review the evidence describing a possible link between vitamin D and COVID-19.


Nardine Karam, BPS, PharmD candidate

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A Review of FDA-Approved Medications for Chronic Weight Management

Five medications are currently approved by the FDA for chronic weight management.


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