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.

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.