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Adderall, antibiotic shortages likely to continue into 2023, Colorado pharmacist says

Kelsey Schwander, PharmD, provides insight and advice to patients during this unprecedented pharmaceutical shortage. 


Author The Denver Post | Publish Date December 07, 2022
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Press Coverage    Pharmacy    Clinical

Can Cannabis Help Patients With MS?

Jacci Bainbridge, PharmD, joined Medscape for its podcast on Multiple Sclerosis. In this episode, she speaks with Anne Cross, MD about cannabis use in patients with MS.


Author Medscape | Publish Date December 01, 2022
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Faculty    Pharmacy    Clinical

Jeffres Featured on Breakpoints Podcast

Dr. Meghan Jeffres, PharmD, sounds off on using cephalosporin antibiotics when a patient has a penicillin allergy. Breakpoints is a podcast produced by the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists (SIDP).


Author SOP Communications | Publish Date November 23, 2022
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Faculty    Pharmacy    Clinical    Awards

Reynolds Named Educator of the Year

CU Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences’ Paul Reynolds, PharmD, joined a short list of elite educators earlier this month when he accepted the Critical Care Practice and Research Network (PRN) Educator Award from the American Colleges of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) at its 2022 Global Conference. The award honors a member who has made substantial and outstanding contributions to clinical pharmacy education at either the undergraduate or the postgraduate level.


Author Jordan Kellerman | Publish Date November 02, 2022
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Pharmacy Perspectives    Pharmacy    Clinical

The Invaluable Team of Professionals Behind Every PharmD

The Experiential Programs at CU School of Pharmacy are an integral part of its PharmD education, comprising over 33% of the curriculum. The hands-on learning allows students clinical training opportunities to ensure that students have the self-confidence and ability to practice independently upon graduation.


Author Jordan Kellerman | Publish Date July 19, 2022
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Pharmacy    Pediatrics    Clinical

Orth Helps Develop Pharmacy Protocols for Pediatric Initiative

Any medical professional will tell you that kids need special attention. So, when assistant professor Lucas Orth, PharmD, had the opportunity to work with the Colorado Pediatric Preparedness for the Emergency Room (COPPER) program, he knew it was worth his time.  


Author Jordan Kellerman | Publish Date January 25, 2022
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School of Pharmacy In the News

Health.com

Regular Marijuana Use May Increase Risk of Heart Disease, Study Finds

news outletHealth.com
Publish DateMarch 10, 2023

“In young adults between the ages of 18 to 40, we’re seeing a higher amount of recreational use and also increased issues surrounding cardiovascular disease, such as stroke,” Robert Page, PharmD, MSPH, told Health.

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9News

Few Colorado police departments keep track of how often naloxone is used

news outlet9News
Publish DateFebruary 28, 2023

"It’s a blind spot," said Rob Valuck, PhD, RPh, Professor and Director of the Center for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention at the University of Colorado School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. "We know a lot about a lot of things, but that piece is an unknown. It’s a blind spot."

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Health Central

Can You Get a Flu Shot If You’re Taking Antibiotics?

news outletHealth Central
Publish DateFebruary 21, 2023

Kelsey Schwander, PharmD, talks to Health Central about flu shot best practices. Should you get a flu shot if you're taking antibiotics? (She says YES!).

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KOA

CU Professor Dr Gina Moore talks about children’s medication shortages

news outletKOA
Publish DateFebruary 16, 2023

Associate Dean for Operations and Associate Professor Dr. Gina Moore, PharmD, discusses children's medication shortages and what parents can do. 

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