Accp Journals

In this episode of the JACCP podcast, Dr. Stuart Haines talks with Dr. Denise Rhoney and Dr. Aleda Chen about their provocative editorial, "Thinking Like Tree Farmers, Not Muffin Makers". The group critiques the traditional "baker" model of pharmacy education, which relies on standardized time-based ingredients like credit hours and fixed-length residencies. They argue for a shift to Competency-Based Education (CBE), a learner-centered approach in which progression is determined by demonstrated ability rather than by the clock. By comparing educators to tree farmers who must nurture individual growth through longitudinal assessment and feedback, the group explains how this philosophical shift can improve public accountability and ensure every pharmacist is truly ready for practice.

In this episode, Stuart Haines and Jennifer Cocohoba discussed the "unmet needs" of HIV care with Radhika Polisetty and Kristy Shaeer, the lead authors of the HIV PRN Opinion paper published in JACCP. The success of antiretroviral therapy has led to an aging HIV population with multiple comorbidities and complex medication regimens. The guests outline a vision for a tiered competency-based education and training system and emphasize the pharmacist's vital role in education, research, and health policy. This episode serves as a powerful call for advocacy to ensure sustainable, pharmacist-provided HIV care and expanded access to therapies, like PrEP and injectable antiretrovirals.

Dr. Jason Yerke summarizes current evidence from clinical trials and comparative studies evaluating terlipressin continuous infusion versus intermittent bolus dosing strategies, with a focus on efficacy, safety, and operational considerations. Read the full-text manuscript: https://accpjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/phar.70084.

In this episode of the JACCP Podcast, Drs. Alex Kim, Michael Behal, and Heather Blue discuss with host Stuart T. Haines how pharmacists are portrayed, or often not portrayed, in mass media like TV and movies. A recent study documented that between 2013 and 2023, pharmacist characters (47%) were negatively portrayed, and the majority (59%) had no significant impact on the plot. Furthermore, medical dramas often omit pharmacists from their cast of characters, despite their critical role in real-world settings. The guests argue that increased advocacy is needed to better inform the public and media about the diverse clinical roles that pharmacists play and the valuable contributions they make to patient care.

The mortality and economic burden of drug induced acute kidney injury are substantial, emphasizing the need for prevention and optimal treatment. Dr. Sandra Kane-Gill provides perspective on novel kidney biomarkers and how they offer a missing piece of the assessment for early detection and management of DI-AKI. Read the full manuscript at: https://accpjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/phar.70071

Despite evidence that adverse drug events manifest with greater severity in pediatric populations than in adults, fewer than 50% of drugs have been systematically studied for pediatric use. The lack of robust drug safety data may result in suboptimal or harmful treatment strategies. Saurabh Rahurkar and Pallavi Jonnalagadda share their team's efforts to address this issue. This podcast and article specifically address the use of benzonatate in pediatric patients. Read the full text open access manuscript at: https://accpjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/phar.70061.

Turning Curiosity into Research Ideas, Questions, and AimsThis episode of the JACCP Podcast, featuring Drs. Michael Ernst and Gary Cochran, breaks down the often-intimidating process of generating and refining research ideas. The experts stress that good research stems from curiosity and deep background knowledge. They recommend using a structured format, like the PICOT framework, to translate broad concepts into precise, researchable questions and testable aims. The discussion concludes with essential career advice: seeking out mentors, leveraging collaborative networks, and being purposeful in professional development. Read the full manuscript.Key Issues DiscussedSources of Research Inspiration: Drawing ideas from clinical practice, intellectual curiosity, lectures/grand rounds, journal clubs, and informal "coffee rounds."The Importance of Background Work: Developing a deep knowledge of the literature to ensure the research idea is novel and adds value.Structuring the Research Question: Using fram

Join Drs. William Petros and Bob Powell as they share advice on pursuing a sustainable career in the pharmaceutical industry. Hosted by Dr. Robbie Parker, they reflect on their professional journeys and the changes that have occurred, especially related to the depth of scientific and researchskill training. This podcast and article are a call to action to provide direction and support for pharmacists seeking successful careers in Pharma. Read the full text review at: https://accpjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jac5.70105.

Dr. Arden Barry shares his team's findings from their large population database when evaluating the effect of exposure to P2Y12 inhibitors, versus no exposure, on the occurrence of major adverse cardiovascular events. The results support the use of P2Y12 inhibitors (primarily clopidogrel), in addition to other standard cardiovascular preventive therapy, in patients who undergo CABG surgery, but take a listen for all the details. Access the OPEN ACCESS manuscript here: https://accpjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/phar.70047

In this episode, Stuart Haines, JACCP Editor-in-Chief, interviews Dr. Andrea Sikora, Dr. Brian Murray, and Dr. Susan Smith about their recently published consensus recommendations for integrating critical care pharmacists into intensive care unit (ICU) teams which was endorsed by ACCP as well as the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Institute of Safe Medication Practices, and the Society of Critical Care Medicine.  The paper was published in the September 2025 issue of JACCP and is available open access. The document addresses the "unmet need" of operationalizing the pharmacist's role, as evidence suggests that many ICUs still lack a critical care pharmacist. The recommendations go beyond simply advocating for pharmacists; they provide a blueprint for hospitals to optimize pharmacist services, including direct and indirect patient care activities. The paper and its supplementary materials, which include an institutional assessment checkl

Dr. Nevena Radonjic, psychiatrist and scientist at SUNY Upstate Medical University, shares insight on optimizing the mental health of pregnant and breastfeeding women. She expands upon this case published in Pharmacotherapy of managing ADHD in a breastfeeding mother. Read the full case report at: https://accpjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/phar.70035

Join Stuart T. Haines, editor-in-chief of JACCP, as he, along with Drs. Joseph DiPiro, Leigh Ann Ross, and George McKinnon, unpack the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) workshop entitled Innovations in Pharmacy Training and Practice to Advance Patient Care. The episode explores the critical issuescurrently weighing on the pharmacy profession. Yet, it also celebrates the remarkable progress made in pharmacy, particularly its evolution towards patient-centered care over the past 30 years. The guests discuss forward-thinking programs and ideas that resonated at the conference,identifying areas for future investment and collective action.

Dr. Wesley Kufel presents lessons learned from a complicated patient case about the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of sulbactam-durlobactam in a critically ill patient on continuous venovenous hemofiltration infected with carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii-calcoaceticus (CRAB) complex. Read the full text open access manuscript at: https://accpjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/phar.70027

Dr. Aditi Shendre shares her team's analysis of pharmacology knowledge gaps in opioids in the maternal and pediatric populations. Surprisingly, there is substantial disparity between the most commonly researched and prescribed opioids. In particular, the opioid pharmacology knowledge gaps are larger in pregnant women and for the highly prescribed opioids hydrocodone and oxycodone. Learn valuable lessons for practice from their analysis of this data set. Read the full text manuscript at: https://accpjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/phar.70024.

Join host Dr. Rob DiDomenico, JACCP associate editor, and learn how Dr. Casey C. May,  clinical associate professor at the Ohio State University College of Pharmacy, and her colleagues assessed past residency candidate letters of recommendation to draw out key themes that correlate with clinical aptitude. Listen and discover what three independent themes correlated with higher clinical case scores. Dr. Aaron Cook,  associate professor at the University of Kentucky, provides perspective based on his role as the PGY1 residency program director for many years. You'll also find meaningful tips for you as a letter of recommendation writer. Read the full-text open access manuscript in the July 2025 issue of JACCP.

Podcast host and JACCP Editor-in-Chief, Stuart T. Haines, and guests, Leigh Ann Ross, Dean and Bell Endowed Chair at the Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy,  and Zack Dumont, Manager of Clinical Pharmacy for the Saskatchewan Health Authority. discuss the recently released ACCP Commentary titled "Framework and recommendations to support bidirectional information sharing between community pharmacies and other health care setting.”Here’s what you’ll learn:Why bidirectional information exchange between all settings of care, including community pharmacies, is important for ACCP, the pharmacy profession, and society.How Kotter's change management framework can be applied to achieve this goal.Key barriers to successful bidirectional health information exchange and potential solutions.The ACCP Commentary was published in JACCP online in March 2025 and in the May 2025 issue of the journal.

This podcast episode discusses the economic value of clinical pharmacy services, drawing on a 30-year series of systematic reviews. It highlights the established evidence that these services improve medication use, safety, and effectiveness, while emphasizing the critical need for robust economic evaluations to demonstrate cost-effectiveness and return on investment for health systems, insurers, patients, and society. Read the full manuscript at: https://accpjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jac5.70034.

The authors evaluate the efficacy and safety of emerging therapeutic strategies for CKD management, including sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i), glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA), finerenone, sacubitril/valsartan, and potassium binders. Read the full text manuscript at: https://accpjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/phar.70014.

Drs. Adrian Wong, Sandra Kane-Gill, and Alexandre Chan discuss their ACCP Committee work with associate editor, Dr. Alan Zillich. The committees' work resulted in two papers describing the current and future role of AI in clinical pharmacy practice, research, and scholarship. Read the full-text manuscripts: https://accpjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jac5.70004 and https://accpjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jac5.70003.

Dr. Michael Rybak hosts authors of the 2025 Update on Antibiotic Safety in Pregnancy. Listen to what you can expect from this comprehensive review of changes and new drugs, since 2015. Access full text of the manuscript at: https://accpjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/phar.70010