ASHP Advantage Podcasts

In Part 2 of this two-part “Engaging the Experts” interview, William Zellmer talks with Edward Li and James Stevenson regarding biosimilars, focusing on interchangeability and the integration of biosimilars into the medication-use system. Faculty: Edward C. Li, Pharm.D., M.P.H., BCOP, Activity Chair Associate Professor Department of Pharmacy Practice University of New England College of Pharmacy Portland, Maine James G. Stevenson, Pharm.D., FASHP Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy University of Michigan College of Pharmacy President, Hospital and Health System Services Visante, Inc. Ann Arbor, Michigan C.E. Credits: This activity is not eligible for continuing education credits.

In Part 1 of this two-part “Engaging the Experts” interview, William Zellmer talks with Edward Li and James Stevenson regarding the status of biosimilars in the European Union and United States. Faculty: Edward C. Li, Pharm.D., M.P.H., BCOP, Activity Chair Associate Professor Department of Pharmacy Practice University of New England College of Pharmacy Portland, Maine James G. Stevenson, Pharm.D., FASHP Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy University of Michigan College of Pharmacy President, Hospital and Health System Services Visante, Inc. Ann Arbor, Michigan C.E. Credits: This activity is not eligible for continuing education credits.

William Zellmer talks with Susan Cornell and Curtis Triplitt about SGLT2 inhibitors, one of the newest classes of oral diabetes medications. With an increasing number of both oral and injectable medications, the faculty explore how SGLT2 inhibitors fit into clinical practice. Faculty: Susan Cornell, Pharm.D., CDE, FAPhA, FAADE, Activity Chair Assistant Director of Experiential Education Associate Professor Department of Pharmacy Practice Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy Downers Grove, Illinois Curtis L. Triplitt, Pharm.D., CDE Associate Director, Diabetes Research Center, Texas Diabetes Institute Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Diabetes University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio, Texas C.E. Credits: This activity is not eligible for continuing education credits.

William Zellmer talks with Susan Cornell and Curtis Triplitt about SGLT2 inhibitors, one of the newest classes of oral diabetes medications. With an increasing number of both oral and injectable medications, the faculty explore how SGLT2 inhibitors fit into clinical practice. Faculty: Susan Cornell, Pharm.D., CDE, FAPhA, FAADE, Activity Chair Assistant Director of Experiential Education Associate Professor Department of Pharmacy Practice Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy Downers Grove, Illinois Curtis L. Triplitt, Pharm.D., CDE Associate Director, Diabetes Research Center, Texas Diabetes Institute Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Diabetes University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio, Texas C.E. Credits: This activity is not eligible for continuing education credits.

William Zellmer discusses issues related to improving hyponatremia management in hospitalized patients with Joseph Dasta and Gretchen Brophy. They explore how findings from a hyponatremia registry and disease-based medication-use evaluations of hyponatremia can help identify areas of patient care needing improvement. Faculty: Joseph F. Dasta, M.S., MCCM, FCCP, Activity Chair Professor Emeritus The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy Adjunct Professor The University of Texas College of Pharmacy Austin, Texas Gretchen M. Brophy, Pharm.D., BCPS, FCCP, FCCM, FNCS Professor of Pharmacotherapy & Outcomes Science and Neurosurgery Virginia Commonwealth University Medical College of Virginia Campus Richmond, Virginia C.E. Credits: This activity is not eligible for continuing education credits.

William Zellmer discusses issues related to improving hyponatremia management in hospitalized patients with Joseph Dasta and Gretchen Brophy. They explore how findings from a hyponatremia registry and disease-based medication-use evaluations of hyponatremia can help identify areas of patient care needing improvement. Faculty: Joseph F. Dasta, M.S., MCCM, FCCP, Activity Chair Professor Emeritus The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy Adjunct Professor The University of Texas College of Pharmacy Austin, Texas Gretchen M. Brophy, Pharm.D., BCPS, FCCP, FCCM, FNCS Professor of Pharmacotherapy & Outcomes Science and Neurosurgery Virginia Commonwealth University Medical College of Virginia Campus Richmond, Virginia C.E. Credits: This activity is not eligible for continuing education credits.

William Zellmer discusses therapeutic options for treating patients with advanced melanoma with Christine Walko and R. Donald Harvey. They explore the epidemiology of melanoma including risk factors for developing the disease and discuss broad categories of new treatments and specific agents in each category. Faculty: Christine M. Walko, Pharm.D., BCOP, FCCP Clinical Pharmacogenomic Scientist Moffitt Cancer Center Associate Professor University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine Tampa, Florida R. Donald Harvey, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCOP Associate Professor, Hematology/Medical Oncology Director, Phase 1 Clinical Trials Section Winship Cancer Institute Emory University Atlanta, Georgia C.E. Credits: This activity is not eligible for continuing education credits.

Neil A. Davis is interviewed by John Esterly on the topic of the role of pharmacists in treating acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) and community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP). The interview was conducted in January 2014. Faculty: Neil A. Davis, Pharm.D. Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator, Critical Care Specialist, and Antibiotic Stewardship Co-chair Sentara Healthcare Virginia Beach, Virginia John Esterly, Pharm.D., BCPS (AQ-ID), Activity Chair Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice Chicago State University College of Pharmacy Infectious Diseases Pharmacist Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago, Illinois C.E. Credits: This activity is not eligible for continuing education credits.

Scott Bergman is interviewed by John Esterly and address controversies and conundrums in the treatment of community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP). The interview was conducted in December 2013 during the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting. Faculty: Scott Bergman, Pharm.D., BCPS (AQ-ID) Associate Professor Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Clinical Pharmacy Specialist and PGY2 Infectious Diseases Residency Program Director St. John’s Hospital Springfield, Illinois John Esterly, Pharm.D., BCPS (AQ-ID), Activity Chair Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice Chicago State University College of Pharmacy Infectious Diseases Pharmacist Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago, Illinois C.E. Credits: This activity is not eligible for continuing education credits.

John Esterly is interviewed by Scott Bergman and discusses considerations for incorporating new acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) and community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP) treatment options into the pharmacist’s practice. The interview was conducted in December 2013 during the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting. Faculty: John Esterly, Pharm.D., BCPS (AQ-ID), Activity Chair Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice Chicago State University College of Pharmacy Infectious Diseases Pharmacist Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago, Illinois Scott Bergman, Pharm.D., BCPS (AQ-ID) Associate Professor Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Clinical Pharmacy Specialist and PGY2 Infectious Diseases Residency Program Director St. John’s Hospital Springfield, Illinois C.E. Credits: This activity is not eligible for continuing education credits.

Julie Golembiewski conducts a roundtable discussion with Virginia Ghafoor and Leslie Schechter about the use of local anesthetics in managing postoperative pain, focusing on safety and logistical issues related to newer agents. The roundtable was conducted in December 2013 during the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting. Faculty: Julie Golembiewski, Pharm.D., FASHP, Activity Chair Clinical Pharmacist, Anesthesia and Pain University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System Clinical Associate Professor Colleges of Pharmacy and Medicine University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, Illinois Virginia L. Ghafoor, Pharm.D. Pharmacy Specialist, Pain Management University of Minnesota Medical Center Minneapolis, Minnesota Leslie N. Schechter, Pharm.D. Advanced Practice Pharmacist, Pain Management and Nutritional Support Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Clinical Assistant Professor Philadelphia College of Pharmacy University of the Sciences Philadelphia, Pennsylvania C.E. Credits: This activity is not eligible for continuing education credits.

Julie Golembiewski conducts a roundtable discussion with Virginia Ghafoor and Leslie Schechter about the role pharmacists can play in optimizing the management of postoperative pain. The roundtable was conducted in December 2013 during the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting. Faculty: Julie Golembiewski, Pharm.D., FASHP, Activity Chair Clinical Pharmacist, Anesthesia and Pain University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System Clinical Associate Professor Colleges of Pharmacy and Medicine University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, Illinois Virginia L. Ghafoor, Pharm.D. Pharmacy Specialist, Pain Management University of Minnesota Medical Center Minneapolis, Minnesota Leslie N. Schechter, Pharm.D. Advanced Practice Pharmacist, Pain Management and Nutritional Support Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Clinical Assistant Professor Philadelphia College of Pharmacy University of the Sciences Philadelphia, Pennsylvania C.E. Credits: This activity is not eligible for continuing education credits.

Julie Golembiewski conducts a roundtable discussion with Virginia Ghafoor and Leslie Schechter about the benefits of using multimodal therapy for managing postoperative pain. The roundtable was conducted in December 2013 during the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting. Faculty: Julie Golembiewski, Pharm.D., FASHP, Activity Chair Clinical Pharmacist, Anesthesia and Pain University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System Clinical Associate Professor Colleges of Pharmacy and Medicine University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, Illinois Virginia L. Ghafoor, Pharm.D. Pharmacy Specialist, Pain Management University of Minnesota Medical Center Minneapolis, Minnesota Leslie N. Schechter, Pharm.D. Advanced Practice Pharmacist, Pain Management and Nutritional Support Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Clinical Assistant Professor Philadelphia College of Pharmacy University of the Sciences Philadelphia, Pennsylvania C.E. Credits: This activity is not eligible for continuing education credits.

Joseph Dasta conducts a roundtable discussion with Amy Dzierba and Jodie Pepin about the role of pharmacists in managing hyponatremia in hospitalized patients, including considerations related to transition of care after discharge. The interview was conducted in December 2013 during the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting. Faculty: Joseph F. Dasta, M.S., FCCM, FCCP, Activity Chair Professor Emeritus The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy Adjunct Professor The University of Texas College of Pharmacy Austin, Texas Amy L. Dzierba, Pharm.D., BCPS, FCCM Clinical Pharmacist, Adult Critical Care New York-Presbyterian Hospital Lecturer Columbia University School of Nursing New York, New York Jodie L. Pepin, Pharm.D. Director of Pharmacy Seton Medical Center Williamson Seton Healthcare Family Clinical Assistant Professor of Health Outcomes and Pharmacy Practice The University of Texas College of Pharmacy Austin, Texas C.E. Credits: This activity is not eligible for continuing education credits.

Joseph Dasta conducts a roundtable discussion with Amy Dzierba and Jodie Pepin about managing hyponatremia in critically ill patients, especially factors affecting the rate of serum sodium correction. The interview was conducted in December 2013 during the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting. Faculty: Joseph F. Dasta, M.S., FCCM, FCCP, Activity Chair Professor Emeritus The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy Adjunct Professor The University of Texas College of Pharmacy Austin, Texas Amy L. Dzierba, Pharm.D., BCPS, FCCM Clinical Pharmacist, Adult Critical Care New York-Presbyterian Hospital Lecturer Columbia University School of Nursing New York, New York Jodie L. Pepin, Pharm.D. Director of Pharmacy Seton Medical Center Williamson Seton Healthcare Family Clinical Assistant Professor of Health Outcomes and Pharmacy Practice The University of Texas College of Pharmacy Austin, Texas C.E. Credits: This activity is not eligible for continuing education credits.

Joseph Dasta conducts a roundtable discussion with Amy Dzierba and Jodie Pepin about considerations in developing protocols for managing hospitalized patients with hyponatremia. The roundtable was conducted in December 2013 during the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting. Faculty: Joseph F. Dasta, M.S., FCCM, FCCP, Activity Chair Professor Emeritus The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy Adjunct Professor The University of Texas College of Pharmacy Austin, Texas Amy L. Dzierba, Pharm.D., BCPS, FCCM Clinical Pharmacist, Adult Critical Care New York-Presbyterian Hospital Lecturer Columbia University School of Nursing New York, New York Jodie L. Pepin, Pharm.D. Director of Pharmacy Seton Medical Center Williamson Seton Healthcare Family Clinical Assistant Professor of Health Outcomes and Pharmacy Practice The University of Texas College of Pharmacy Austin, Texas C.E. Credits: This activity is not eligible for continuing education credits.

Paul Szumita discusses with Carla Brink, Scientific Project Director for ASHP, considerations for managing hyperglycemia in hospitalized patients who are critically ill, do or do not have a previous diagnosis of diabetes mellitus, or are receiving parenteral or enteral nutrition. The interview was conducted in December 2013 during the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting. Faculty: Paul M. Szumita, Pharm.D., BCPS Clinical Pharmacy Practice Manager Director, Critical Care Pharmacy Residency Brigham and Women’s Hospital Boston, Massachusetts C.E. Credits: This activity is not eligible for continuing education credits.

Kevin Box discusses with Carla Brink, Scientific Project Director for ASHP, what metrics to collect and then how to use them to facilitate improvements in glycemic control for hospitalized patients. The interview was conducted in December 2013 during the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting. Faculty: Kevin W. Box, Pharm.D. Senior Clinical Pharmacist UC San Diego Health System San Diego, California C.E. Credits: This activity is not eligible for continuing education credits.

Curtis Triplitt discusses with Carla Brink, Scientific Project Director for ASHP, recommended target glucose levels in guidelines for inpatient glycemic control. The interview was conducted in December 2013 during the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting. Faculty: Curtis L. Triplitt, Pharm.D., CDE, Activity Chair Associate Director, Diabetes Research Center, Texas Diabetes Institute Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Diabetes University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio, Texas C.E. Credits: This activity is not eligible for continuing education credits.

Challenges in Managing Acute Bleeding in Patients with Hemophilia (Part 2 of 3) Part 2: Considerations in Controlling Bleeding and Preventing Thrombosis Faculty: William E. Dager, Pharm.D., BCPS (AQ-Cardiology) Pharmacist Specialist UC Davis Medical Center Sacramento, California Mark T. Reding, M.D. Director, Center for Bleeding and Clotting Disorders University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview Associate Professor University of Minnesota Medical School Minneapolis, Minnesota C.E. Credits: This activity is not eligible for continuing education credits.