Written by Michelle Link Patterson, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES My understanding of leadership has evolved throughout pharmacy school, professional practice, and involvement in professional organizations. Early in my career, I associated leadership primarily with formal positions and titles, but over time I realized that meaningful leadership often happens in smaller, everyday moments, such as mentoring a learner, volunteering within an organization, or supporting colleagues through challenges....

Written by Thomas Henry, PharmD, BCPS and Stephanie Yager, PharmD, BCACP Background: Endogenous hypercortisolism increases insulin resistance, impairs beta-cell function, inhibits glucagon like peptide-1 (GLP-1), increases hepatic glucose output, and is associated with cardiovascular disease. Hypercortisolism is increasingly recognized as heterogeneous as not all patients present with Cushing Syndrome. Mifepristone is a glucocorticoid receptor antagonist approved for treating hyperglycemia...

Written by Hayley Davidson, PharmD; Amanda M. Morrill, PharmD, BCPS; Jessica Putney, PharmD, BCPP Introduction In many states, kratom is so accessible as a supplement that it is sold at smoke shops, gas stations, or online supplement marketplaces. Often advertised for treatment of pain, low energy, opioid use disorder (OUD), and mood improvement, kratom is regularly utilized by patients without the guidance of a health care provider.(1) Pharmacists are trained extensively to screen and...