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Articles, commentary, and professional publications covering pharmacy operations, healthcare strategy, entrepreneurship, acquisitions, and professional development by John Marc Tallegrand Jr., PharmD, RPh.
About the Author
John Marc Tallegrand Jr., PharmD, RPh, is a clinical pharmacist, healthcare operator, consultant, and published author focused on pharmacy operations, healthcare strategy, acquisitions, leadership, and business development. His work has appeared in Pharmacy Times®, Drug Topics®, and other healthcare publications.
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Peptide Therapy for Weight Loss: Separating Clinical Promise From Social Media Hype
Published June 9, 2026 in Pharmacy Times.
An evidence-based examination of peptide therapy, GLP-1 medications, obesity management, patient expectations, and the growing divide between clinical realities and social media narratives surrounding weight-loss treatment.
Specialization Over Expansion: Rethinking Injectable Authority for Pharmacists in a Post–COVID-19 Health Care Landscape
Published April 15, 2026 in Pharmacy Times.
A discussion on pharmacist-administered injectables, healthcare access gaps, and specialization pathways following the COVID-19 era.
From Clinician to Operator: What Pharmacy Ownership Teaches That School Does Not
Published February 6, 2026 in Pharmacy Times.
An exploration of the gap between clinical training and operational leadership in modern pharmacy ownership.
Obesity Messaging, GLP-1 Agonists, and the Pharmacist’s Ethical Imperative
Published July 17, 2025 in Pharmacy Times.
An analysis of ethical communication, obesity treatment narratives, and the evolving role of GLP-1 agonists in patient care.
Pharmacists as Gatekeepers: Expanding Access to Medication Abortion at a Crossroads
Published February 22, 2025 in Pharmacy Times.
A commentary on pharmacists’ expanding role in medication abortion access amid legal and ethical complexity.
Concerns of the At-Home FluMist Emphasize Need for Patient Safety, Proper Administration
Published September 26, 2024 in Pharmacy Times.
A discussion on patient safety considerations, vaccine administration, and pharmacist oversight in emerging at-home vaccination models.
Tennessee’s Pharmacist Scope Expansion to Improve Access to Care
Published February 14, 2026 in Drug Topics.
An examination of Tennessee’s expanded pharmacist scope of practice and its implications for healthcare access, prescribing authority, and pharmacist-led clinical services.