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Lindsey Carr

Latest:

Cannabis Legalization's Impact on Prenatal Marijuana Use

Findings from a study in JAMA Network Open reveal valuable insight into the way cannabis legalization has impacted the perceptions of pregnant women who use cannabis in the US.


Carrie Martin Blanchard, PharmD, MPH

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A Partnership to Optimize Medication Use and Patient Outcomes

Initiative promotes adoption of value-based care models in community pharmacy settings.


Jared Berberabe

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Vaccine Additive Strengthens Immune Response, Offers Possibilities for Universal Flu Vaccine

By adding an adjuvant to an existing vaccine treatment, it’s possible to optimize the body’s response to the presence of a virus.


Harris Eyre, MD, PhD

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Mind-Body Resilience for Women: A Focus on Depression

Developing innovative solutions for women with depression, accounting for differences in gender and sex, are critically important


Karen Dineen Wagner, MD, PhD

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Latest on Pediatric Depression Treatments

Further evidence-based antidepressant treatments are needed for children and adolescents with depression.


Christopher Daly, PharmD, MBA, BCACP

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Q&A: Addressing Barriers to Social Care in Pharmacies

Pharmacies face time, workload, and sustainability challenges when integrating social care, but support and reimbursement can make these efforts viable.



Justina Petrullo

Latest:

Wildfire Smoke Associated With Worse NSCLC Survival Rates After Surgical Resection

Wildfire smoke is a considerable contributor to air pollution, with wildfire smoke exposure consistently associated with respiratory morbidity including lung cancer risk.


Beth Mitchell, Senior Director of Government Affairs at AmerisourceBergen

Latest:

How to Engage With Elected Officials When You Can't Meet Face to Face

Until social distancing measures are phased out, store owners who want to make a difference in independent pharmacy can and should leverage technology to connect with legislators virtually.



Thelma King Thiel, RN, BA

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Education is Key to Improving Hepatitis B Vaccination Rates

Resources with pertinent information are essential in motivating individuals to comply with vaccine recommendations.


Logan Lutton

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Discussing the Current Landscape of PBM Reform Legislation

During an interview, Joseph Shields of TransparencyRx discusses the PBM legislation that is expected to move forward in Congress in the next few months.


Darby J.E. Lowe, MSc

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College Students and Misuse of Substances

The prevalence of annual alcohol consumption is highest in full-time college students 1 to 4 years after high school.


Aleksandra Bieniek, PharmD

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First-in-Class Treatment for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Is Approved by FDA

Mavacamten improves functional capacity and symptoms in adults with New York Heart Association class II-III obstructive HCM.


Rana F. Hamdy, MD, MPH, MSCE

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Health Care Workers Can be Part of the Climate Change Solution

Anesthetic gases and meter dose inhalers, how we use our antibiotics, how we use our resources for infection prevention and control, and how we use plastic and food in our hospitals all add up.


Kevin Cowart, PharmD, MPH, BCACP, FCCP, BCPS

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Barriers to CGM Uptake Among Patients, Providers | ASHP Midyear

A discussion with Kevin Cowart, PharmD, MPH, BCACP, FCCP, BCPS, assistant professor at the University of South Florida Taneja College of Pharmacy.


Peter Weinstein, DVM, MBA

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Veterinary Prescriptions Made Easy

How can e-prescribing improve the workflow between pharmacists and their veterinarian colleagues?


Shelly Evia, PharmD candidate

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FDA Approves Novel Topical Therapy for Molluscum Contagiosum

Berdazimer topical gel is the first in its class and is the only topical prescription medication to treat molluscum contagiosium that can be applied by patients or caregivers outside of a medical setting.


Jade Ranger, PharmD

Latest:

Pharmacy Owner Highlights Experiences With Misinformation During COVID-19 Pandemic

In the evolving landscape of community pharmacy, the Prescription Shoppe emerged as a beacon of resilience and patient-centered care during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Lauren Angelo, PharmD, MBA

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Tips and Tricks for Pharmacists to Ensure Vaccination Adherence

Panelists discuss how pharmacists should implement follow-up practices for patients who need additional pneumococcal vaccine doses, including scheduling appointments while patients are present, using text or phone reminders, queuing future vaccine prescriptions in computer systems to align with due dates, utilizing state immunization registries for tracking and alerts when available, and providing patients with vaccination records in their preferred format while ensuring compliance with state information-sharing requirements to guarantee complete protection through proper series completion.



Kate Moravec, CPhT

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How Technology Can Reduce Pharmacy Staff Burnout

Companies like ShiftRx are using technology to help solve the staffing shortage crisis in health care.



Rob Frankil, RPh

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Q&A: Pharmacies Grapple With Patient Influx Amid Rite Aid Closures

Rob Frankil, RPh, discusses how independent pharmacies in Pennsylvania are dealing with the impact of Rite Aid stores closing.


Kimber Boothe, PharmD, MHA

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Workforce Challenges for Health System Pharmacy

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the cracks in health system pharmacy. Here’s how the workforce can adapt.


Cassandra R. Doyno, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP

Latest:

FDA Approves Nonopioid Pain Medication in Novel Class for Treatment of Acute Pain

The new approval is the first nonopioid option for moderate to severe acute pain in adults.


Isabella Ciccone, MPH

Latest:

FDA: Nerivio Cleared for Migraine Prevention

Nerivio received clearance in January 2021 for use in acute migraine.



Shawn Griffin, MD

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.


Lourdes Cross, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES

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Q&A: How Pharmacists Can Help Patients with COPD, Inhaler Misuse | ASHP Midyear

Drug Topics met with Lourdes Cross, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES, to discuss pharmacists’ role in managing patients’ chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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