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Growth Hormone Therapy: A Specialty Pharmacy OverviewGrowth hormone deficiency in children and adults is a disease state that utilizes growth hormone therapy. Here is what specialty pharmacists can do for these patients and what they should know about these conditions.
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Economic Model of Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factors for Patients Receiving ChemotherapyFor US payers, pegfilgrastim is a less-expensive choice than daily filgrastim for reducing the risk of febrile neutropenia in patients receiving myelosuppressive chemotherapy.
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Diabetic Foot CarePatient education and understanding the relationship between hyperglycemia, peripheral vascular disease, neuropathy, and foot complications are essential to reduce the potential for foot injury, ulceration, or amputation.
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Accountable Care Organizations: Pharmacy on the Front LinesSpecialty pharmacy is at the forefront of providing the team-based care and patient counseling now being sought in the developing accountable care organization model.
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Celebrating 45 Years of Pharmacy StampsThis month marks the 45th anniversary of the introduction of the pharmacy stamp. A collector of the commemorative envelopes of first-day covers ruminates on his hobby.
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Analyzing the Impact of Different Value-Based Insurance Design ProgramsTotal 1-year healthcare costs were not significantly reduced by 2 value-based insurance design programs for diabetic patients, although education appeared to improve quality of care.
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Postsurgical Pain ControlData from large survey reports suggest that more than 80% of Americans who undergo surgery experience some level of postsurgical pain.
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Zooming Through the Pandemic: NSU Virtual AMCP Student ChapterThere are many benefits to adopting and integrating new technological methods for hosting pharmacy organization events.
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Value Based Contracts for Specialty PharmacyIn an era of high-priced drugs, health care stakeholders continue to explore alternative pricing models that focus on the concept of value-based drug purchasing models.
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Oncology Therapy Choices Under Greater Scrutiny From PayersThe cost of oncology treatment is high and rising in the United States.
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Top 200 Drugs of 2010This close look at the top 200 drugs of 2010 by sales and prescriptions dispensed reveals the story of a pharmaceutical market in flux.
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Antidepressant Discontinuation: What the Tertiary Databases and Package Insert Tells YouDiscontinuation of antidepressants should take place gradually, as abrupt stoppage or marked reduction in the dosage of an antidepressant is frequently associated with adverse effects (AEs), such as withdrawal symptoms.
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Detecting Signs of Opioid Abuse and Treating the AddictionKnowing the warning signs and establishing trust are crucial to identifying and treating the opioid abuser.
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Medication Reconciliation: 2013 and BeyondThe entrepreneurial pharmacist has the responsibility of creating the value proposition for providing medication reconciliation.
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Statement by Ralph G. Neas, President and CEO, GPhA, Regarding 21st Century CuresGPhA commends House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton, Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Rep. Diana DeGette, Health Subcommittee Chair Joe Pitts, and Health Subcommittee Ranking Member Gene Green for their bipartisan leadership around fostering the development of new cures.
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A Diabetes Success StoryOne of the most enduring lessons from my training in the care of geriatric patients is the following maxim: “Treat every new symptom like a (possible) drug adverse effect until proven otherwise.”
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A Tribute to Oncology NursesOncology nurses help improve patient outcomes through their dedication and expertise.
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Taking Medication in Diabetes Self-Management: Issues and Recommendations for Reducing BarriersThis paper considers opportunities and barriers relating to medication taking and self-management by people with diabetes and related conditions as discussed during an invitational symposium.
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Depression and Breast-Feeding: Medication UseKnowledgeable pharmacists can positively influence mothers who are depressed as well as women who want to breast-feed but do not because of medication use.
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Rethinking Pharmacy Employee EngagementWhile often overlooked, employee engagement is a key element in determining whether a hospital, health system, or pharmacy service can effectively meet its patient access, patient quality, and organizational financial demands.
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Laser Focused in Drug UsageA model of formulary decision making that evaluates medications based on usage could have significant implications for providers, consumers, and manufacturers.
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Decongestants and Hypertension: Dangerous TogetherNearly 33% of adults in the United States have the typically symptomless disease known as hypertension.
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Trends Associated with Implementing and Lifting a Pregabalin Step Therapy PolicyThis study examined the impact of a pregabalin step therapy policy on utilization and medical costs in Humana’s Medicare and commercial plans.
