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A Model for Modern Pharmacy Billing and Payments in Long-Term Care CentersPharmacists working with long-term care centers benefit from streamlined billing to support and build patient trust.
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Multisite Health-Systems Specialty Pharmacy Study Evaluates Adherence to Self-Administered Biologic Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic DrugsHigh adherence to treatment is a key first step toward better patient outcomes, including sustained disease control or remission.
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Revolutionizing Drug Development: How AI Can Transform Pharmaceutical InnovationArtificial intelligence (AI) is transforming drug development by automating routine tasks, enhancing clinical trials, and expediting drug discovery, ultimately leading to more personalized treatments.
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The Evolving Role of the Pharmacist in Opioid Use DisorderPharmacists’ pharmacotherapeutic expertise helps them advocate for their patients and assist providers.
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Tip of the Week: How to Handle Venting at Work?Pharmacy managers must not only possess high levels of emotional intelligence, but should also encourage development among staff that facilitates more effective and creative outlets for frustration.
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Pharmacists’ Impact on Care for Patients With Alzheimer DiseaseResults from the INCREASE study shed light on the value of the pharmacist in medication therapy management.
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Ambulatory Care Pharmacist-Administered Depression Screenings Can Close Gaps in CareThe study implemented a novel workflow for ambulatory care pharmacists to execute pharmacist-administered depression screenings.
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Potential Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease in Long Term Use of Acid Reducing MedicationsPharmacists can use their knowledge and professional judgment to educate patients about when it is appropriate to take these medications and when to avoid them.
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Pharmacy Technicians Play Key Role in Avoiding Medication ErrorsTaking a few seconds to double-check a prescription can have significant impacts on patient safety
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This National Glaucoma Awareness Month, Pharmacists Can Have an Unparalleled Impact on Prevention, Treatment of GlaucomaPharmacists can play a key role in providing education and guidance to patients with glaucoma.
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A Call to Pharmacists in the Delivery of Oncology CareThe expanded role of oncology pharmacists includes the opportunity to work in ambulatory settings, infusion centers, delivery of specialized in pharmacy services, evaluation of investigational new drugs, and manager roles in drug chain supply and in coordination of care.
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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: A Review of Noncovalent BTK Inhibitors, Novel Agents, and Toxicity Management of BTK InhibitorsThis article discusses clinical data for noncovalent Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitors (BTKis), novel strategies in CLL, and the practical management of BTKi toxicities.
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New Therapeutic Agents and Final Thoughts on DEDA panel of experts comment on new therapeutic agents being developed and discuss their final thoughts on dry eye disease.
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A Brief Overview of Loop Diuretics Used in Heart FailureThe combination of loop diuretics with other drugs that act at different pharmacologic targets has been shown to improve diuretic response in patients with heart failure.
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Understand the Effects of Topical Nasal Decongestants on Blood PressureBecause decongestants act by constricting blood vessels, their use can be problematic in individuals who have hypertension.
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Counsel Patients Who Have Questions About Maternal RSV ImmunizationsRSVpreF is currently the only FDA-approved RSV vaccine for pregnant individuals.
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Gene Therapies Hold Promise for Neuromuscular and Other Rare DiseasesChallenges remain, however, to therapy development for a limited patient population.
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Building a Path to Cure for Patients With NSCLC Who Have Never SmokedHow patients acquire NSCLC plays a role in health outcomes, with never-smoker patients having genetically different disease than the same disease in smokers.
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5 Ways Pharmacies Can Use Texting to Boost Patient EngagementTexting with patients can help to improve pharmacy processes while creating better user experiences.
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New Treatment Options Are on the Horizon for β-ThalassemiaGene therapies in late-stage development may soon provide hope for a cure.
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Helping Pharmacists Excel in the ‘New Normal’With more work and less staff, we need to examine how we can better support pharmacists in the new normal brought on by COVID-19.
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Securing the Supply Chain: The DSCSA and the New Importation Policy in FloridaIn January 2024, Florida became the only state to allow the importation of medications for public use.
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Considerations for Environmentally Conscious Pharmacy StudentsEnvironmental conditions and air pollution affect health by causing injuries and fatalities, exacerbating respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, and spreading infectious diseases.
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Advancement in Stem Cell Transplantation: Improving Outcomes for Patients With Blood CancerAdvances, challenges, and promising innovations emerge.
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The Role of Medicinal Plants in Modern PharmacyResearchers are working to solve consistency and ecological and ethical concerns in pharmaceutical formulations
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Recognize the Value of Health Care VolunteersThe health care industry must cultivate volunteer support to maintain a positive impact on vaccination rates.
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Interprofessional Education in Medical School Creates a Collaborative EnvironmentAdaptability, teamwork, and a culture of lifetime learning are required virtues in our rapidly evolving medical landscape.
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Navigating the Rapid Growth of Specialty Drugs: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Path AheadHigh-cost novel therapies challenge payers and patients, while biosimilars help balance affordability.
