Introduction October marks American Pharmacists Month, a time when we recognize the vital contributions of pharmacists across the healthcare spectrum. As part of this celebration, RxE2 is proud to showcase the dedication and expertise of our women leaders, starting with an insightful interview with our Chief Pharmacy Officer, Tina Schlecht, PharmD. Dr. Schlecht provides exceptional…
Introduction Today, as part of our Pharmacist Spotlight series, we are thrilled to feature Dr. Anthony Bolus, a visionary leader in community pharmacy and the Clinical Coordinator for Family Medical Services, which operates three independent pharmacies. A proud graduate of the McWhorter School of Pharmacy at Samford University in 2013, Dr. Bolus has approximately 12…
Introduction At RxE2, we are committed to partnering with independent pharmacies to unlock new opportunities in clinical trials and enhance patient care. Our Pharmacy Network Manager, Teresa Gerbig, PharmD, RPh, recently had the pleasure of speaking with Jenna Eccles, RPh, the pharmacy manager and shareholder at Wheat Ridge Professional Pharmacy in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, and…
Introduction In this interview, our Pharmacy Network Manager, Teresa Gerbig, PharmD, RPh, speaks with Bruno Tching, PharmD, RPh, an independent, family-owned pharmacy owner, to explore his experiences and perspectives on the critical role of community pharmacists. Bruno shares his insights on the importance of pharmacists in their communities, the trust they cultivate with patients, and…
For three consecutive years, RxE2 has been honored in: 2024 Best Tech Startups in North Dakota 2023 Best Tech Startups in North Dakota 2022 Best Tech Startups in North Dakota 2022 Best Tech Startups in Fargo As such, The Tech Tribune reached out to our CEO, Gerald Finken, for an interview about the origin story…
Introduction: what is a hybrid clinical trial? A hybrid clinical trial is a study design that incorporates elements of traditional in-person clinical trials with decentralized clinical trial (DCT) components. In a hybrid trial, participants may still be required to attend physical clinical sites for certain procedures. However, other study activities can be conducted remotely by…
Introduction In today’s fast-paced world, pharmacies play a vital role in granting people access to fundamental medicines and health services. There are two primary categories of pharmacies: independent community pharmacies and chain pharmacies. Despite serving as crucial healthcare facilities, they differ greatly in treating patients, offering customized services, and incorporating with the community. In this…
While RxE2 continues promoting the practice of pharmacy and community-based pharmacists in clinical trials in the United States, the European Association of Hospital Pharmacies (EAHP) is encouraging the involvement of hospital pharmacists in European clinical trials. RxE2 applauds the EAHP for taking a position on clinical trials and their recognition of the valuable contributions pharmacists…
Diversity in Clinical Trials – Background The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) issued non-compulsory guidance on clinical trial diversity to encourage diverse populations in clinical trials and improve the applicability of clinical trial results. The guidance recommends diverse clinical trial populations to better understand the safety and effectiveness of medical products across race, ethnicity, and gender.…
Pharmacists demonstrate tremendous expertise in drug counseling and dispensation, so it seems undeniable that they should play a prominent role in clinical research. After all, clinical trials are designed to establish the safety and efficacy of drugs: a pharmacist’s specialty. However, pharmacists are rarely consulted in clinical trials. To remedy this issue, Founder and CEO…