Summer is here, and so too is the increased focus on sunburn and skin cancer prevention.
The authors examined trends in the utilization of prescription opioid medication following introduction of abuse deterrent technology for Oxycontin.
This study assessed the impact of initiating hyaluronic acid injections on pain management pharmacotherapies utilization patterns in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
Specialty pharmacists play an important role in making evidence-based recommendations for the treatment of hepatitis C virus.
The ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition gives pharmacy students the chance to learn more about postdoctoral training programs, including fellowship and residency opportunities.
Analgesic Alternatives May Help Reduce Unnecessary Exposure to Opioid Medications
Current cancer research focuses heavily on adjunct immunotherapy in combination with traditional chemotherapy.
Deciding on the duration of antimicrobial therapy for an infection is neither straightforward nor simple.
Ideally, these contracts help address criticism of the 340B program, improve patient outcomes, and increase compliance.
In a short time, COVID-19 has increased our dependency on technology and pharmaceutical companies are actively investigating this digital transformation.
The COVID-19 pandemic rapidly pushed traditional face-to-face instruction within schools of pharmacy into a fully remote learning environment.
Baloxavir marboxil and oseltamivir are options for treating uncomplicated influenza.
Recent federal legalization and increases sales of CBD underscore the importance of considering its pharmacologic impact.
Peripherally acting M-opioid receptor antagonists can improve quality of life but differ variably by impact from concomitant medications.
Advanced heart failure leads to significant limitations, affecting functional status, quality of life, and survival, despite optimal medical treatment with evidence-based therapies.
Dispensing errors can be costly for the pharmacist as well as potentially dangerous for the patient. Pharmacists can take simple steps to help eliminate this problem.
The SUNY Outpatient Pharmacy has developed a strong collaboration with specialty pharmacy personnel and clinically embedded pharmacists.
Fibromyalgia was related to a pattern of initial increase in utilization and costs, followed by a decrease 7 to 12 months after diagnosis.
As a student pharmacist, it can be difficult to keep up with the fast-paced changes of the pharmacy profession. As the pharmacy profession continues to expand, we must continue to challenge ourselves by advancing our education and training.
Growth in the use of specialty drugs demands the evolution of patient care models that leverage the knowledge of all relevant stakeholders.Â