Varying strategies among managed care organizations for PCSK9 inhibitors will shape the care of high-risk cardiovascular patients.
Chronic myeloid leukemia patients likely have comorbid conditions at the time of their diagnosis; however, most tyrosine-kinase inhibitor studies exclude patients with these conditions.
Methods Include Bioingestible Sensors, Motivational Interviewing, Packaging and Reminder Technology, and Synchronization
This study explores the impact of a Medicare Part D formulary tier change, specifically with respect to branded insulin products, on insulin adherence, hemoglobin A1C, and diabetes-related events in elderly diabetic beneficiaries strategies for selection of appropriate and cost-effective therapy will also be discussed.
This study examined the impact of a pregabalin step therapy policy on utilization and medical costs in Humana’s Medicare and commercial plans.
For patients who use biologic treatments for rheumatoid arthritis, specialty pharmacy care yields higher medication adherence and lower medical costs than retail pharmacy care.
Pharmacist-delivered medication therapy management is a cost-effective method for increasing the utilization of guideline-recommended cardiovascular therapies in high-risk diabetic Medicare patients.
A data-centric approach is vital for patients with complex conditions, particularly in determining what has worked well and anticipating what medical or pharmacy care is required for effective outcomes in the future.
Telepharmacy is comparable to usual care in transitioning members new to an HMO onto formulary medications.
Many patients with T2D will require insulin therapy; however, these patients are also likely to develop insulin resistance over time.
This Continuing Education activity is supported by educational grants from Sanofi-Aventis US Genzyme and Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.
With the current increase in pharmacy school enrollment contributing to a more competitive job market, novel and nontraditional career paths may become a more viable option for pharmacy school graduates.
There are a multitude of reasons why pharmacy students choose to pursue a career in specialty pharmacy.
To get the right drug in the right amount at the right time to the patient in the most cost-effective manner, the following strategies must be used.
With over 30 million Americans suffering from migraines, health care professionals are constantly searching for new alternatives to eliminate the disabling pain for patients.
Evaluation of a therapeutic substitution from atorvastatin to simvastatin on low-density lipoprotein control, and assessment of program participation rates for a commercially insured population.
Patients on this therapy should monitor their INR frequently, especially when adding other medications.
Teprotumumab is the first fully human IgG1 monoclonal antibody approved by the FDA for the treatment of thyroid eye disease at its source not just reducing the symptoms.
The launch of a second Remicade biosimilar could open the floodgates to biosimilar competition in the specialty drug market.
Electronic prior authorization may enhance support for a value-based pharmaceutical market.
Two speakers faced off during a session at the 78th FIP World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Glasgow, Scotland, about whether these products have merit.
The California Board of Pharmacy has authorized multiple waivers of specific provisions of pharmacy law, several of which have had major implications for pharmacy technicians and their scope of practice.