In 2021, 64 abstracts were accepted for presentation, with 47% showcasing research related to outcomes (cost or other), 44% on delivery of specialty pharmacy services, and the final posters focusing on COVID-19 products or services. Research on specialty diagnosis areas (such as oncology, HIV, multiple sclerosis, and others) and operational activities (like call center efficiencies, collaborative care models, and technological solutions) were included in the scope of the most extensive offering in the history of NASP’s Annual Conference & Expo.
For the first time, in 2021 NASP members were able to review posters for continuing education credit (for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians) on the NASP Education Center website, the educational hub of the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy.
Publication
View all 2021 published abstracts in the Taylor & Francis MEDLINE-indexed journal Journal of Drug Assessment.
Categories of abstracts submissions included:
- Delivery of Specialty Pharmacy Products or Services, Adherence
- Outcomes (Cost or Other)
- COVID-19 Products or Services
Abstracts accepted for presentation at the NASP Annual Meeting & Expo must reflect completed research and are based on the following: novelty of the research, significance of the findings, relevance to specialty pharmacy, and clarity. Submission of previously presented research is permitted.
2021 Poster Winners
With NASP members serving as poster judges, award winners were announced in the following categories:
- Delivery of Specialty Pharmacy Products or Services, Adherence: HealthBeacon ICMS: 19% More Patients at Month 12, Authored by Sharifah Sarhan, Anachal Shah, Lara Kelly, and Sean McWhinney, HealthBeacon Limited
- Outcomes (Cost or Other): Health-System Specialty Rx: PGY1 Residency Launch, Authored by Cori Edmonds, Amy Mitchell, and Marci Saknini, Vanderbilt Specialty Pharmacy
- COVID-19 Products or Services: Biologic Adherence: COVID-19 Vaccine Timing Dilemma, Authored by Logan Franke, Sarah Reagin, and Zel Skrtic, TrellisRx
To view abstract posters, please click on the abstract titles below.
Pharmacy Extern Roles Within a Specialty Pharmacy
Authors: William Baugh, PharmD Candidate 2022; Hannah Henderson, PharmD Candidate 2023; Elbron Odisho, PharmD Candidate 2023; Nehrin Khamo, PharmD, CSP Specialty Pharmacy Services, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy, University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System
Pharmacy Collaborative Care Model in HIV clinics
Authors: Tyler Bedard, PharmD, Erika Vuernick, PharmD, Kimhouy Tong, PharmD, BCPS, Jenna Lee, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, Samad Tirmizi, PharmD, Martha Stutsky, PharmD, BCPS, Arnold Hitoaliaj, PharmD, Kimberly Boothe, PharmD, MHA, Vinay Sawant RPh, MPH, MBA, Marie Renauer PharmD, MBA, BCACP Yale New Haven Health, Department of Pharmacy, New Haven, CT; The Kimber Boothe Group, LLC, Cincinnati, OH
Use of Texting to Re-engage Specialty Patients
Authors: Jenna Boudreau, PharmD; Jennifer Bulin, PharmD; Amanda Robinson, BA, CPhT; Melissa Nelson, PharmD, CSP; Jake Hansen, PharmD, MS; Ann McNamara, PharmD; Dana Simonson, PharmD, BCPS; Marj Wittenborg, RPh
Biosimilar Adoption, Benefit-use Claims and Dollars
Authors: Richard A Brook, MS, MBA; Alek A. Drnach, MS; Erin W. Britt, BS; Ian A. Beren, BS; Eric M. Rosenberg, MA
Cancer Caregiver Absence Cost and Lost Time
Authors: Richard A Brook, MS, MBA; Nathan L Kleinman, PhD; Ian A Beren, BS; Justin A. Schaneman, MS
ASSESSING PATIENT-REPORTED OUTCOMES AND PHARMACIST INTERVENTIONS IN NEUROLOGY SPECIALTY DISEASE STATES
E. Danielle Bryan, PharmD, Sabrina N. Livezey, PharmD, CSP, Rebekah Finley, PharmD candidate, Nisha B. Shah, PharmD, Ryan Moore, MS, Leena Choi, PhD, Autumn D. Zuckerman, PharmD, BCPS, AAHIVP, CSP
Nonadherence phenotype tool improves outcomes
Authors: Jay Bryant-Wimp, RPh, Kevin Langerud, MA Economics
CalOPT: Optimizing Calcium Intake
Authors: J. Cerulli, A. Roberts, E. Wilson, S. Guisinger
Patient Support Program and Ibrutinib Adherence
Authors: Swetha Challagulla, MS; Piya Debnath, PharmD, CSP, CPGP2; Ruchit Shah, PhD; Sanika Rege, MS, PhD; Raisa R. Volodarsky, PharmD, RPh; Alex Young, PharmD; Reethi Iyengar, PhD, MBA, MHM
Health-System Specialty Pharmacy’s Impact on Self-Administration of Denosumab During COVID-19
Authors: Alisha Desai, PharmD Candidate, Nadiyah Chaudhary, PharmD, BCPS, Monika Lach, PharmD, MBI, BCPS
A Review of Direct Oral Anticoagulant Management Among Cancer Patients and Subsequent Implementation of a Pharmacist-driven Coagulation and Cancer Clinic
Authors: Justin R. Arnall, PharmD, BCOP; Kristyn Y. DiSogra, PharmD, BCOP; Nicole Cowgill, PharmD, BCOP, CSP, DPLA; Laura Skaff, PharmD, BCACP, CPP; Donald C. Moore, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP, DPLA; Chris Larck, PharmD, BCOP, CPP; Jai Patel, PharmD, BCOP, CPP
Medication Adherence Post-Implementation of a PMP
Authors: Lydia Halim Girgis, PharmD; Lanh Dang, PharmD, BCACP
Specialty Pharmacy Impacts Oral Chemotherapy Cost
Authors: Keeyan Davis, PharmD; Pauline Lee, PharmD, BCOP; Monika Lach, PharmD, MBI, BCPS
Specialty Pharmacy Responds to Opioid Crisis
Authors: Kristen Ditch, PharmD, BCCCP; Kerry Mello-Parker, PharmD; Jennifer L. Donovan, PharmD, Brian S. Smith, PharmD; Stacy Walton, RN, BSN; Kate Smullen, PharmD, CSP, MSCS; Jack Donahue, Mytsie Thevenin, CPhT; Chris Conboy, PharmD
Pharmacist Interventions in Specialty Pharmacy
Authors: Kristen Ditch, PharmD, BCCCP; Jennifer L. Donovan, PharmD; Kate Smullen, PharmD, CSP, MSCS; Christopher Barr
Exploring Rates of PCSK9 Inhibitor Persistence
Authors: Dustin R. Donald, PharmD, CSP; Victoria W. Reynolds, PharmD, BCACP; Nicole Hall, PharmD; Fatima Rizvi, PharmD; Josh DeClercq, MS; Leena Choi, PhD
PATIENT SATISFACTION SURVEY IN SPECIALTY PHARMACY
Authors: Lily Duong, PharmD; Khang Tran, PharmD; Abbas Dewji, PharmD; Nicole Chimelis, PharmD 2022 Candidate; Prachee Patel, PharmD 2022 Candidate
Patient Satisfaction Survey In Specialty Pharmacy
Authors: Lily Duong, Pharm D; Khang Tran, PharmD; Abbas Dewji, PharmD; Nicole Chimelis, PharmD 2022 Candidate; Prachee Patel, Pharm D 2022 Candidate
Quality of Life Measure in Specialty Pharmacy
Authors: Lily Duong, PharmD; Khang Tran, PharmD; Abbas Dewji, PharmD; Nicole Chimelis, PharmD 2022 Candidate; Prachee Patel, PharmD 2022 Candidate
Biologic Adherence: COVID-19 Vaccine Timing Dilemma
Authors: Logan Franke, PharmD, CSP, AAHIVP; Sarah Reagin, RPh, CSP; Zel Skrtic, PharmD
Safety update: Tepotinib in METex14 skipping NSCLC
Authors: Marina C. Garassino; Remi Veillon; Hiroshi Sakai; Xiuning Le; Enriqueta Felip; Alexis B. Cortot; Egbert Smit; Keunchil Park; Frank Griesinger; Christian Britschgi; Yi-Long Wu; Rolf Bruns; Gordon Otto; Karin Berghoff; Paul Paik
Evaluating the Impact of a Clinic Embedded Specialty Pharmacy Team on Patient-Oriented Eczema Measure (POEM) Scores in the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis
Authors: Brandon Hardin, PharmD, MBA, CSP, Trellis Rx; Jessica Mourani, PharmD, Trellis Rx; Lauren Skove, PharmD, Trellis Rx; Heidi Luder, PharmD, MS, BCACP, Pfizer
Role of Specialty Pharmacist in Cannabidiol Use
Authors: Kayla Johnson, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP; Holly Dial, PharmD Candidate; Wendi Owens, CPhT; Josh DeClercq, MS; Leena Choi, PhD; Autumn D. Zuckerman, PharmD, BCPS, AAHIVP, CSP; Nisha B. Shah, PharmD
Cannabidiol Use at an Integrated Care Center
Authors: Kayla Johnson, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP; Holly Dial, PharmD Candidate; Wendi Owens, CPhT; Josh DeClercq, MS; Leena Choi, PhD; Autumn D. Zuckerman, PharmD, BCPS, AAHIVP, CSP; Nisha B. Shah, PharmD
Building a Unique Specialty Pharmacy Rotation
Authors: Daniel Jude, PharmD, AAHIVP, CSP; Travis Fransen, PharmD, MBA; Angela Wood, PharmD, BCSP, BCOP, CSP; Julia Rumley, PharmD
HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Alerts in Emergency Departments (ED): Pharmacist-Initiated Linkage to Care
Authors: Daniel Jude, PharmD, AAHIVP, CSP; Jessica Mourani, PharmD
Digestive integrated pharmacy clinical service
Authors: Youna Kang, PharmD; Melanie Cullen, PharmD; Martha Stutsky, PharmD, BCPS; Sera McNutt, PharmD, BCPP; Van Vu, PharmD; Lourdes Cantwell, PharmD, CSP; Kimberly Boothe, PharmD, MHA; Kimhouy Tong, PharmD, BCPS; Vinay Sawant, RPh, MPH, MBA; Marie Renauer, PharmD, MBA, BCACP
Yale New Haven Health, Department of Pharmacy, New Haven, CT; The Kimber Boothe Group, LLC, Cincinnati, OH
IDENTIFYING NONADHERENCE TO SPECIALTY MEDICATIONS
Authors: AMANDA M. KIBBONS, PHARMD; MEGAN PETER, PHD; JACOB BELL, BS, CPHT; JACOB JOLLY, PHARMD, MMHC, CSP; ELIZABETH CHERRY, PHARMD, CSP; BASSEL ALHASHEMI,
BS; NISHA B. SHAH, PHARMD; AUTUMN D. ZUCKERMAN, PHARMD, BCPS, AAHIVP, CSP; VANDERBILT LEARNING HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INVESTIGATORS
Barriers and Facilitators of Specialty Pharmacy Prescription Turnaround Time
Authors: Kotschevar C; Gabriel M; Campbell PJ; Mastrangelo V
PERSISTENCE TO DISEASE-MODIFYING THERAPY IN PATIENTS WITH RELAPSING
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
Authors: MIRANDA Z. KOZLICKI, PHARMD; BRANDON MARKLEY, PHARMD, BCPS; NISHA B. SHAH, PHARMD; JOSH DECLERCQ, MS; LEENA CHOI, PHD; AUTUMN D. ZUCKERMAN, PHARMD, BCPS, AAHIVP, CSP
CHANGES IN DISEASE-MODIFYING THERAPIES IN PATIENTS WITH RELAPSING MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
Authors: MIRANDA KOZLICKI, PHARMD; BRANDON MARKLEY, PHARMD, BCPS; NISHA B. SHAH, PHARMD; JOSH DECLERCQ, MS; LEENA CHOI, PHD; AUTUMN D. ZUCKERMAN, PHARMD, BCPS, AAHIVP, CSP
Adherence Program Impact in Cystic Fibrosis
Authors: Brittney Lager, PharmD, FMNM, ABAAHP, CSP; Kathleen Stenberg, PharmD; Rachel Wiechert, PharmD, BSN
Clinical Intervention Impact in Cystic Fibrosis
Authors: Brittney Lager, PharmD, FMNM, ABAAHP, CSP; Rob Allender, MS; Kathleen Stenberg, PharmD; Rachel Wiechert, PharmD, BSN
PERSISTENCE, DISCONTINUATION AND SPECIALTY PHARMACIST INTERVENTIONS IN PATIENTS RECEIVING DROXIDOPA FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF ORTHOSTATIC HYPOTENSION
Authors: SABRINA N. LIVEZEY, PHARMD, CSP; NISHA B. SHAH, PHARMD; JOSH DECLERCQ, MS; LEENA CHOI, PHD; AUTUMN D. ZUCKERMAN, PHARMD, CSP; JESSICA DANIELL, PHARMD
POLYADP-RIBOSE POLYMERASE INHIBITOR (PARPI) THERAPY: PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS AND ACCESS
Authors: Vivian Truong, PharmD; Brooke Looney, PharmD CSP; Ryan Moore, MS; Autumn D. Zuckerman, PharmD; Nisha B. Shah, PharmD
The Impact of a Health System Specialty Pharmacy Disease Management Program on Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Nicholas McDonald, PharmD; Lauren Bryant, PharmD; Casey Ross, PharmD, MBA; Jessica Mourani, PharmD
Impact of Health System Specialty Pharmacist-Liaison Teams on Patient Outcomes
Authors: Sarah Mehaffey, CPhT; Britt Sager, BS, CPhT; Rusty Hammonds, CPhT; Jessica Mourani, Pharm.D.
Impact of Pharmacist Clinical Decision Support System Alerts on Pharmacist Interventions
Authors: Jessica Mourani, Pharm.D; Brandon Hardin Pharm.D; Brandon Newman Pharm.D; Hector Mayol
Concomitant Use of Apalutamide and Anticoagulants
Authors: Karen Nenno; Rushihkesh Potdar; Benjamin A. Gartrell; Robert Given; Christopher Pieczonka; Jeffrey Frankel; Kris O’MalleyLeFebvre; Amitabha Bhaumik; Sharon McCarthy; Tracy McGowan; Lawrence Karsh
Enabling Access to Federal COVID-19 Pharmacy Programs
Authors: Stacey Ness, Pharm.D, CSP, IgCP, MSCS, AAHIVP; Diane Koontz; Russ Procopio
Supply Crunch: Supporting Pharmacies in a Pandemic
Authors: Troy Tanner Pharm.D, RPh, BCPS; Stacey Ness, Pharm.D, CSP, IgCP, MSCS, AAHIVP; Richard Worthen
Impact of a Triage Pharmacist Role on Clinical Intervention Activities in a Specialty Pharmacy Call Center
Authors: Christine Barthen, PharmD; Jennifer Young, PharmD, BCPS, CSP; Kathy Bricker, PharmD, BCPS; Helen Northrup, PharmD, BCACP, CSP; Kyle Hansen, PharmD, BCPS
IMPACT OF SPECIALTY PHARMACY INTEGRATION ON TIME TO MEDICATION ACCESS FOR
PRESCRIPTION CANNABIDIOL
Authors: WENDI OWENS, CPHT; KAYLA JOHNSON, PHARMD, BCPS, BCPP; HOLLY DIAL, PHARMD CANDIDATE; JOSH DECLERCQ, MS; LEENA CHOI, PHD; AUTUMN D. ZUCKERMAN, PHARMD, BCPS, AAHIVP, CSP; NISHA B. SHAH, PHARMD
US health utility in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients harboring MET exon 14 (METex14) skipping mutations treated with tepotinib
Authors: Paul K. Paik; Mo Yang; Emma Knowles; Anthony Hatswell; Simone Lang; Bruce Gaumond; Manuel Reister; Helene Vioix; Frank Xiaoqing Liu
Evaluating the Impact of Health System Specialty Pharmacist Interventions on Rheumatologic Disease Clinical Outcomes
Authors: Suprina Patel PharmD; Neda Hanson PharmD/MPH; Alexa Miller PharmD Candidate
Assessment of a Clinical Pharmacist-Driven Appeal Process in a Dermatology Practice
Authors: Chandler Combs, PharmD; Sarah Pearce, PharmD, BCACP, CSP; Jennifer Young, PharmD, BCPS, CSP; Kathy Bricker, PharmD, BCPS; B. Kyle Hansen, PharmD, BCPS
Case Study: Successful Prophylactic Use of Coagulation Factor X in an Infant Patient in the Home Environment
Authors: Yvonne Lantz; Christine Miller, PharmD; Barbara Prosser, RPh; Timothy Walton, MHS, CCRP
Real-World Use of PCSK9 Inhibitors and Adherence to Guideline-Directed Therapy in an Integrated Specialty Pharmacy
Authors: Victoria W. Reynolds, PharmD, BCACP; Dustin R. Donald, PharmD, CSP; Fatima Rizvi, PharmD; Nicole Hall, PharmD; Josh DeClercq, MS; Leena Choi, PhD
EVALUATION OF RESPONSE TO ADALIMUMAB DOSE INTENSIFICATION IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS WITH INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE
Authors: Victoria W. Reynolds, PharmD, BCACP; Dedrick Moulton, MD; Midya Yarwais, MS; Stacy Hawkins, NP; Amy Mitchell, PharmD, BCPPS, CSP; Josh DeClercq, MS; Leena Choi, PhD
HealthBeacon’s ICMS: 19% More Patients on Therapy at Month 12
Authors: Sharifah Sarhan, MD; Aanchal Shah, MSc; McWhinney S.R, PhD, MSc; Lara Kelly, MSc
Impact of Health System Specialty Pharmacy Services on Migraine in Patients Prescribed Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide Receptor Modulators
Authors: Amber Skrtic, PharmD, CSP, AAHIVP; Zel Skrtic, PharmD
Specialty Clinic Pharmacist Collaborative Model
Authors: Natasha Stroedecke, PharmD; Jenna Lee, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP; Kimhouy Tong, PharmD, BCPS; Kimberly Boothe, PharmD, MHA; Steph Luon, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP; Martha Stutsky, PharmD, BCPS; Esther Eom, PharmD; Vinay Sawant, RPh, MPH, MBA; Marie Renauer, PharmD, MBA, BCACP
Impact of the addition of a Community Healthcare Worker (CHW) to an interdisciplinary team to improve outcomes in specialty patients
Authors: M Swoope, PharmD; J Braich, PharmD; J Almazan, PharmD; A Postell; Mike Adloo, PD
Pharmacy staff wellness during COVID-19 and beyond
Authors: Kimhouy Tong, PharmD, BCPS; Terri Sue Bukowski, PharmD, CSP; Rebecca Reeve, PharmD, CSP; Jason Meier, MA, CPhT; Samuel Gyawu-Amoateng, PharmD; Wanda Taylor, MHA; Brittany Dasher, CPhT; Vinay Sawant, RPh, MPH, MBA
Hereditary Angioedema Medication Utilization
Authors: Dawn Hyatt, PharmD; Natalie Watkins, PharmD; Pavlo Kyrychenko, MD, PhD; Elisea Avalos-Reyes, PhD; Lucia Feczko, RPh; Rashmi Grover, PharmD
Crushing and Splitting DAAs for HCV Treatment: A Case Series
Authors: Kristen Whelchel; Autumn D. Zuckerman; David E. Koren; Caroline Derrick; Jeannette Bouchard; Cody Chastain
EXTENDED ADHERENCE AND PERSISTENCE TO HIV PREP IN A MULTIDISCIPLINARY PREP CLINIC
Authors: KRISTEN WHELCHEL, PHARMD, CSP; AUTUMN D. ZUCKERMAN, PHARMD, BCPS, AAHIVP, CSP; JOSH DECLERCQ, MS; LEENA CHOI, PHD; SHAHRISTAN RASHID, PHARMD CANDIDATE; SEAN G. KELLY, MD
OVERCOMING PRESCRIBER CONCERNS THROUGH SUCCESSFUL ACCESS AND AFFORDABILITY OF PREP
Authors: KRISTEN WHELCHEL, PHARMD, CSP; AUTUMN D. ZUCKERMAN, PHARMD, BCPS, AAHIVP, CSP; JOSH DECLERCQ, MS; LEENA CHOI, PHD; SHAHRISTAN RASHID, PHARMD; SEAN G. KELLY, MD
Rheumatology Integrated Pharmacy Clinical Service
Authors: Sarah Wright, PharmD, BCACP; Madiha Shah, PharmD; Kimhouy Tong, PharmD, BCPS; Sera McNutt, PharmD, BCPP; Kirsten McGorty, PharmD; Lourdes Cantwell, PharmD, CSP; Rebecca Reeve, PharmD, CSP; Vera Rigali, PharmD; James Umstead, CPhT; Martha Stutsky, PharmD, BCPS; Kimberly Boothe, PharmD, MHA; Vinay Sawant, RPh, MPH, MBA.; Marie Renauer, PharmD, MBA, BCACP
RATES AND REASONS FOR MEDICATION SWITCHING AND CYCLING IN PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS AT AN INTEGRATED HEALTH SYSTEM SPECIALTY PHARMACY
Authors: SAMUEL MORTON, PHARM D; VICTORIA W. REYNOLDS, PHARM D, BCACP; KERI I WYATT, PHARM D, CSP; JOSH DECLERCQ, MS; LEENA CHOI, PHD; MEGAN PETER, PHD
Swallowing Safety With Riluzole Oral Film
Authors: James Wymer; Stephen Apple; Antoinette Harrison; Bryan Alan Hill
Apalutamide Tablets in Different Food Vehicles
Authors: Alex Yu; Maura Erba; Rushikesh Potdar; Anasuya Hazra
Migraine ACES: Assessing CGRP Efficacy and Safety
Authors: Ashley Zupancic, PharmD, BCACP; Amanda Hickman, PharmD, MPH, MSCS; Mark Kocin, CPhT