PUBLICATIONS & MEDIA

Articles, commentary, and professional publications by John Marc Tallegrand Jr., PharmD, RPh.

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.

About the Author

John Marc Tallegrand Jr., PharmD, RPh, is a clinical pharmacist and healthcare consultant focused on pharmacy operations, leadership, ethics, and evolving models of care delivery. His work has appeared in multiple pharmacy and healthcare publications.


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