Books:
McPherson ML. Demystifying Opioid Conversion Calculations: A Guide for Effective Dosing. American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists, Bethesda, Maryland, 2010.
McPherson ML. Ambulatory Care Clinical Skills Program: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists, Bethesda, Maryland, 2000.
Ferris F, McPherson ML. Pharmacy Policies and Procedures Manual for Home Infusion. Med-Pass, Dayton, Ohio, 1992. Updated 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998.
McPherson ML, Gillespie D. Food/Drug Counseling Guidelines for Home Care Nurses. Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, 1988.
Chapters/Monographs:
McPherson ML, Lockman K. Frequent pharmacologic interactions in palliative care. In: Oxford American Handbook of Hospice and Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care. Newgen KnowledgeWorks, India, 2016.
Bemben N, McPherson ML. Palliative Care. In: Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach, 10E. Cenveo Publisher Services, Noida, India, 2016.
McPherson ML. Update on opioid switching and methadone safety. In: Pain 2014 Refresher Course, 15th World Congress on Pain, Raja SN, Sommers CH, ed. IASP Press, Washington, DC, 2014.
Cimino NM, McPherson ML. Unique physiologic considerations: age related physiologic changes, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics changes, drug-drug interactions, effects on pharmacology. In: Cordts G and Christo P, eds. Effective Treatments for Pain in the Older Person. In press.
McPherson ML. Opioid therapy for cancer pain. In: Tracey I, ed. Pain 2012 Refresher Courses, 14th World Congress on Pain: International Association for the Study of Pain, IASP Press, Seattle, 2012.
Kim M, McPherson ML. Pharmacodynamics in the elderly. In: Core Curriculum for the Palliative Long-Term Care Nurse. Hospice and Palliative Care Nurses Association, Pittsburgh, PA, 2012.
McPherson ML, Telegadis T. Nonopioid pharmacotherapy of pain in older adults. In: Handbook of Pain Relief in Older Adults: An evidence-based approach, 2nd ed. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ, 2011.
McPherson ML, Telegadis T. Opioid pharmacotherapy of pain in older adults. In: Handbook of Pain Relief in Older Adults: An evidence-based approach, 2nd ed. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ, 2011.
McPherson ML. Frequent pharmacological interactions in palliative care. In: Yennurajalingam S, Bruera E. Oxford American Handbook of Hospice and Palliative Medicine Oxford University Press, New York, 2011.
McPherson ML. Diabetes at End of Life. In: Walsh D, Palliative Medicine. Saunders Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA, August 2008.
Fedder D, Pettinger TG, McPherson ML. Home Care and Assistive Devices. In: Gennaro AR. Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy, Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, Baltimore, MD, 2005.
McPherson ML. Chronic pain management: a disease-based approach. In: “Chronic Disease Management,” Pharmacotherapy Self-Assessment Program, 5th edition. Publisher American College of Clinical Pharmacy, Kansas City, MO, 2005.
McPherson ML. Hospice and Palliative Care. In: “Handbook of Institutional Pharmacy Practice,” 4th edition, editor, Thomas Brown. Publisher American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists, 2005.
McPherson ML. Pharmacotherapy of Pain in Older Adults: Nonopioids. In: Gloth M, ed. Handbook of Pain Relief in Older Adults, Humana Press, Totowa, NJ, 2003.
McPherson ML. Pharmacotherapy of Pain in Older Adults: Opioids. In: Gloth M, ed. Handbook of Pain Relief in Older Adults, Humana Press, Totowa, NJ, 2003.
McPherson ML. ASHP Foundation Pain Traineeship Module 2: “Influencing the Effectiveness and Safety of the Treatment of Pain.” Bethesda, MD. 2003.
McPherson ML. Hospice Formularies and protocols. VNA Hospice of Maryland and Hospice of the Chesapeake, University of Maryland, Baltimore, 2002.
McPherson ML. Home Oral Anticoagulation Monitoring. In: Encyclopedia of Home Care for the Elderly, edited by A. R. Davis, Bethesda, Maryland, 1994.
McPherson ML. Taking a Medication History. In: Encyclopedia of Home Care for the Elderly, edited by A. R. Davis, Bethesda, Maryland, 1994.
McPherson ML. Hospice Pharmacy Practice. In: Home Health Care Practice. 2nd ed., edited by P. N. Catania, Health Markets Research, Palo Alto, 1994.
Medication Teaching Manual, 5th ed. American Society of Hospital Pharmacists. Authored 50 home parenteral drug monographs.
Consumer Book for the Elderly. Authored 10 monographs, 1996.
Journal Articles:
Rajendran P, McPherson ML. When to say when: The use and overuse of oral proton pump inhibitors. Maryland Pharmacist, Summer 2016.
Stewart D, McPherson ML. Take each pill with a grain of salt: A review of abuse-deterrent opioid formulations and place in therapy. Maryland Pharmacist, Spring 2016, 19-24.
Rennick A, Atkinson T, Cimino N, Strassels SA, McPherson ML, Fudin J. Variability in opioid equivalence calculations. Pain Medicine 2016;17:892-898.
Habtemariam Z, Bemben NM, McPherson ML. Management of type 2 diabetes: Review of drug therapy and the role of the pharmacist. Maryland Pharmacist, Winter 2016, pp. 14-21.
Fletcher K, McPherson ML. Celecoxib. Practical Pain Management, January/February 2016, pp. 1-2.
Malotte KL, McPherson ML. Identification, assessment, and management of pain in patients with advanced dementia. Mental Health Clinician 2016;6(2):XXX. DOI: 10.9740/mhc.2016.03.XXX.
Haggerty L, McPherson ML. When to cut bait: Deprescribing medications. Maryland Pharmacist 2015; Fall:19-25.
Afrane M, Holmes H, McPherson ML. Commonly prescribed medications among patients in hospice care for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care 2015 Aug 9, pii: 1049909115598928. [Epub ahead of print]
McPherson ML. It takes a village to manage chronic pain: Boots-on-the-ground strategies. PharmacyToday 2015;21(9):65.
Macedo L, Sturpe DA, Haines ST, Layson-Wolf, C, Tofade T, McPherson ML. An objective structured teacing exercise (OSTE) for preceptor development. Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning 2015;7:627-634.
Malotte K, McPherson ML. Morphine: Information that patients need to know about their medication. Practical Pain Management 2015; 23-24.
Cimino NM, Lockman K, McPherson ML. Practical guide to the safe use of methadone. Practical Pain Management 2015;42-58.
Malotte K, McPherson ML. Acetaminophen: Information that patients need to know about their medication. Practical Pain Management 2015;15(1):23-24.
Uritsky TJ, Ray JB, McPherson ML. Calling in the Marines: Methadone, ketamine and Lidocaine. PainWeek Journal 2014 (Q4):32-39.
Cimino NM, Lockman K, Grant M, McPherson ML. Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes in Caring for Older Adults with Advanced Illness Among Staff Members of Long-Term Care and Assisted Living Facilities: An Educational Needs Assessment. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine 2014;Dec 3. 1049909114561996.
Cimino NM, McPherson ML. Evaluating the impact of palliative or hospice care provided in nursing homes. J Gerontol Nurs. 2014;40(10):10-4.
McPherson ML. Finding the sweet spot: Effective pain management and risk mitigation. Pharmacy Today 2014;20(9):49. Guest Editor, Pain Section.
Lockman K, Cimino NM, McPherson ML. Practical Guide to Safe Use of Nonprescription Pain Medications. Practical Pain Management 2014;14(3):32-43.
Watson K, Grover BE, Wilson SE, DiPaula BA, Kendall MD, McPherson ML. Design and implementation of a systematic strategy for preceptor development in multiple residency programs at a large academic campus. Am J Health Syst Pharm 2014 Apr 1;71(7):526-8. doi: 10.2146/ajhp130312.
Rahgozar E, McPherson ML. Management of painful diabetic neuropathy. Maryland Pharmacist 2014;Winter:20-24.
Desai B, Freeman E, Huang E, Hung A, Knapp E Breunig IM, McPherson ML, Shaya FT. Clinical value of tapentadol extended-release in painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol 2014 Mar;7(2):203-9. doi: 10.1586/17512433.2014.889562.
Sera L, McPherson ML, Holmes H. Commonly prescribed medications in a population of hospice patients. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care 2014;31(2):126-31. doi: 10.1177/1049909113476132.
McPherson ML, Cimino N. Topical NSAID Formulations. Pain Medicine 2013;14(Supplement 1:S35-S39. doi: 10.1111/pme.12288.
Akinwale A, McPherson ML. Acetaminophen: Changing Times and Closer Scrutiny. Maryland Pharmacists Association Journal; Fall 2013:19-24.
Sera L, Holmes H, McPherson ML. Top 100 medications used in a hospice populations. Progress in Palliative Care 2014;22(2):69-74.
McPherson ML, Lockman DK. Educating patients about pain medications. Practical Pain Management 2013;13(2):20-25.
Walker KA, McPherson ML. Stick it to me: Topical and transdermal pain relievers. PainWeek Journal 2013; Premier Issue 1:17-21.
McPherson ML, Kim M, Walker KA. 50 practical medication tips at end of life. The Journal of Supportive Oncology 2012;10:222-229. Accompanying video presentations at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bPlM9xxGNo, and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNKPTwWjDYA.
Sera LC, McPherson ML. What Put the “Special” in Special K? Painview 2012;8(2):23-26.
Sera LC, McPherson ML. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics changes associated with aging and implications for drug therapy. Clinics in Geriatric Medicine 2012;28:273-286.
Herndon CM, Strassels SA, Strickland JM, Kral LA, Craig DS, Nesbit SA, Finley RS, McPherson ML. Consensus recommendations from the Strategic Planning Summit for Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacy Practice. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management 2012;43:925-944.
Uritsky TJ, McPherson ML Pradel F. Assessment of hospice health professionals’ knowledge, views, and experience with medical marijuana. Journal of Palliative Medicine 2011;14:1291-1295.
McPherson ML. Back to the not-so-basics: the pharmacology of pain. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management 2010;40:941-942.
McPherson ML. Preface: Pharmacy and Palliative Care. Progress in Palliative Care 2010;18(3):130-131. (Served as guest editor of the entire issue).
McPherson ML, Holmes H. Precision Pharmacopalliation: The Goldilocks approach to medication management at end of life. Progress in Palliative Care 2010;18(3):140-146.
Walker K, Scarpaci L, McPherson ML. 50 reasons to love your palliative care pharmacist. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine 2010;27(8):511-513. Doi: 10.1177/1049909110371096.
Davis MP, McPherson ML. Tabling hydromorphone: Do we have it right? Journal of Palliative Medicine 2010;13(4):365-366.
Holmes H, Kaiser K, Jackson S, McPherson ML. Soliciting an herbal medicine and supplement use history at hospice admission. Journal of Palliative Medicine 2010;13(6):685-694.
Walker KA, McPherson ML. Perceived value and cost of providing emergency medication kits to home hospice patients in Maryland. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine 2010;27(4):254-260. Doi: 10.1177/1049909109350178.
McPherson ML, Lofton JC. Fibromyalgia: An update for pharmacists. Pharmacy Today 2010;16(1):48-59.
McPherson ML. American Geriatrics Society Update: Pain Management Guidelines for Older Adults. PainView 2010;6:6-7.
Journal Articles published prior to 2010 available upon request.