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Pharmacy Perspectives

Pharmacy Perspectives, the magazine of the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, tells the stories of students, faculty and alumni — from discoveries in pharmaceutical sciences to innovations in patient care.


Author SOP Communications | Publish Date June 01, 2020
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eScripts

eScripts is a monthly newsletter highlighting faculty, students and alumni of the CU Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.


Author SOP Communications | Publish Date June 01, 2020
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School of Pharmacy In the News

OBR Oncology

Huge Spike in Prior Authorization for Cancer Drugs Leaves Docs “Shouting in the Wind”

news outletOBR Oncology
Publish DateSeptember 17, 2023

An analysis of Medicare Part D formulary files from 2010 to 2020 showed that utilization management has soared for specialty brand and generic oral oncology drugs, with prior authorization used most prevalently. Kelly Anderson, PhD, MPP, said that what the study found “was consistent with my expectations and what we hear anecdotally from clinicians and patients.”

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Drug Topics

The Role of the Pharmacist in Cannabis Legalization

news outletDrug Topics
Publish DateSeptember 07, 2023

Danielle Fixen, PharmD, notes that the role of a pharmacist varies depending on the state, but that pharmacists can perform drug-interaction checks and educate patients on potential side effects they may experience. “Some states have pharmacists within the medical marijuana dispensary while others do not,” she said. “Given the multiple drug interactions with cannabis, it is important to evaluate [its] safety...in patients.”

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Cannabis Now

Study: Cannabis Doesn’t Increase Heart Attack Risk

news outletCannabis Now
Publish DateAugust 24, 2023

A new study shows that maybe cannabis doesn't increase heart attack risks, but this study is inconsistent with previous research. Dr. Robert Page, PharmD, noted that “the way cannabis is consumed may make a difference in how it affects the heart and blood vessels. Many people don’t realize that cannabis smoke contains components similar to tobacco smoke.”

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Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs

Novel Targets for the Treatment of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

news outletCongressionally Directed Medical Research Programs
Publish DateJuly 27, 2023

Dr. Daniel LaBarbera’s laboratory is engaged in multidisciplinary cancer drug discovery and development - and has been featured in a 2023 peer reviewed cancer research highlight by the DOD's Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP).

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