In the health-system setting, pharmacists must often prioritize their attention to treating the most acute medical condition a patient presents with; however, it is important to also consider opportunities to prevent disease.
It’s important that patients understand how their pharmacy can continue to meet their contraceptive needs during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
This study demonstrated that a linezolid PA program did not appear to be associated with a negative impact on medical outcomes and was associated with lower costs.
Ninety percent of diabetes cases are type 2, which is a major cause of morbidity and mortality.
Technology has become an essential part of health care.
Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate) is the first oral direct thrombin inhibitor to be approved by the FDA.
Eravacycline, Omadacycline, Plazomicin, and a Rifamycin Add to the Armamentarium for Treating Resistant Infections
Each year, the National Academy of Medicine hosts its DC Public Health Case Challenge to promote interdisciplinary, problem-based learning that focuses on an important public health issue facing the Washington, DC community
Despite progress in reducing cancer mortality, more work is needed to improve patient outcomes in this disease state.
Data aggregation partners can provide value in their ability to pull clinical information from both the HSSP and electronic health records.
Educating patients about the nutrition facts label and integrating food pharmacies are examples of pharmacist opportunities.
As medication experts, pharmacists are integral to team-based care, providing the requisite knowledge for medication therapy management, as well as initiating, modifying and monitoring drug therapy to benefit patient care.
Ubrogepant (Ubrelvy, Allergan) was approved for the treatment of acute migraines with or without aura in adults after showing a significantly greater reduction in headache pain compared with placebo.
For US payers, pegfilgrastim is a less-expensive choice than daily filgrastim for reducing the risk of febrile neutropenia in patients receiving myelosuppressive chemotherapy.
The winner of our third annual essay contest shares her story.
By implementing work practices alongside administrative and engineering controls, a safe and healthy work environment can be achieved.
The rising cost of specialty drugs continues to put pressure on all stakeholders. Specialty pharmacists can fill an existing gap in compliance and cost control.
A national community-level study of Medicare patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer found that adding targeted therapy to chemotherapy regimens was not cost-effective.
By interpreting and applying the data provided by algorithms, pharmacists are uniquely equipped to guide development of more patient-centered care.
Implementation of the STeP program across managed care organizations could lead to improved patient outcomes and significant cost savings.
The perception and utilization of OTC medications among primary care providers for gastroesophageal reflux disease and chronic constipation shows a need for improved patient education on these medications.
Student pharmacist leaders were also asked about the importance of a pharmacist education in obtaining advanced pharmacist roles in their careers.
A broader understanding of vaccine hesitancy and barriers has helped to enhance acceptance of vaccination services through educational outreach.