2026 ACC/AHA Guidelines Update on the Management of Dyslipidemia  Special Insights Contributing Authors:  Riley Christian, PharmD Beatriz Jimenez Cadilla, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES, CPh Kayla Mitzel, PharmD Kelly Rubi, PharmD, CPh, BCPS, BCACP Amanda Gronniger, PharmD, CPh, BCCP The release of the 2026 ACC/AHA/Multisociety Guideline on the Management of Dyslipidemia marks an important evolution in cardiovascular…

Medication Safety During EHR Transition: Anticipating the Inevitable Risk Shift  Special Insights Written by:  Lisaine Borges, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP The implementation of digital systems such as electronic health records (EHRs) has standardized documentation across healthcare systems, providers, and patients. EHRs enable the electronic storage of patient information, including medical history, medications, test results, and treatments (Centers for…

TXA in Trauma: An Overview and Applications Special Insights Written by:  Hannah Austin, PharmD Reviewed by Cheryl Wood, PharmD, BCCCP Trauma is a leading cause of preventable mortality worldwide, and hemorrhage is responsible for many early deaths.¹ Tranexamic acid (TXA), an antifibrinolytic agent that inhibits the conversion of plasminogen to plasmin, has gained widespread attention…

Medications Slated to Become Generic Within the Next Four Years Special Insights Written by:  Beatriz Jimenez Cadilla, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES, CPh Though significant progress has been made toward improving chronic disease state management in recent years, questions about medication accessibility for patients who may not have the means to acquire newer drug therapies remain. The…

The Power of Good Catches: Strengthening Patient Safety through Event Reporting Special Insights Sponsored by the FSHP Medication Safety Clinical Forum Contributing Authors:  Jaimi Luke, PharmD, BCPS Tim Carbone, PharmD, MBA, BCGP Michelle Lamarque, PharmD, BCPS Robyn Yarsley, PharmD, BCPS Shivana Syne, PharmD, MHA, BCPS Healthcare systems utilize event reporting systems to identify both preventable and…

Expanding Access and Excellence: Ambulatory Care Pharmacist Integration & Billing Under CPT 99211 Special Insights Written by:  Emilie Collongette, PharmD, CPh, BCMTMS Daniela Luzardo, PharmD The integration of pharmacists in the outpatient setting transforms healthcare delivery. Ambulatory care pharmacists can optimize medication regimens, expand access to care, and reduce administrative burden.¹ This collaborative model supports…