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Factors Associated with Zostavax AbandonmentThis study highlights the implications of noncompliance with the use of in-network providers for immunization services, shedding light on value-based benefits design to promote access to recommended vaccinations.
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What Are the Newest Breast Cancer Treatment Options?Cyclin-Dependent Kinase 4/6 Inhibitors, Margetuximab, Trastuzumab Deruxtecan, and Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors Have Shown Promising Results
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Daily Dose and Costs of Therapy With Topical Testosterone AgentsWe assessed time to maintenance dose attainment in commercially insured men initiating topical testosterone agents and compared daily maintenance doses and costs of this therapy.
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New Antibiotics Treat Select Resistant InfectionsCefiderocol and IV fosfomycin are exciting new options, and further clinical outcomes data will help define their roles.
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Bipolar Disorder: Treating Both Ends of the SpectrumAt the time of writing, Dr. Striker was a psychiatry pharmacy resident at the Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), a pharmacist at Huron Hospital, and a relief pharmacist with Target Pharmacy. Dr. Fuller is a clinical pharmacy specialist in psychiatry at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VAMC, a clinical pharmacy specialist in psychiatry with Lexi-Comp Inc, an associate clinical professor of psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University, and an adjunct associate professor of clinical pharmacy at the University of Toledo.
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Persistence With Antiarrhythmics and the Impact on Atrial Fibrillation–Related OutcomesRetrospective analysis of claims data showed that persistence with amiodarone and sotalol was generally poor.
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Impact of Specialty Pharmacy on Treatment Costs for Rheumatoid ArthritisFor patients who use biologic treatments for rheumatoid arthritis, specialty pharmacy care yields higher medication adherence and lower medical costs than retail pharmacy care.
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340B Drug Discount Program in the Cross HairsThe drug industry wants to shrink the 340B drug discount program; however, safety net providers insist it is vital to treating the poor.
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Study: PrEP Remains Effective Regardless of Sexual Activity FrequencyDosing based around the frequency of sexual activity provides adequate protection for men vulnerable to HIV infection.
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Evaluating Allergic Rhinitis in the Convenient Health Care Clinic: Treatment Strategies for Clinicians and PharmacistsThis Continuing Education activity is supported by an educational grant from McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division.
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Leukemia: Causes, Symptoms, and TreatmentsLeukemia is a type of cancer that affects blood cell formation and the lymphatic system. It can be classified by cell type, lymphoid or myeloid, and the rate of progression, acute or chronic.
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Lowering Cardiovascular Disease Risk for Patients With DiabetesAlthough there are many ways a patient can reduce the risk for diabetes or complications from diabetes, pharmacists have intimate knowledge of a patient
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Veterinary Medicine in Community PharmacyStudent pharmacists speak to veterinary pharmacists and veterinarians about commonly prescribed medications for companion animals.
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Case Study: A Pharmacist-Parent Eyes the Zebra Side Effect in a Field Full of HorsesHow a mother's intutition, and a pharmacy background, proved important in identifying a medication-related side effect.
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Smoking Cessation: Overcoming Nicotine DependencePharmacists can learn about the available interventions for smoking cessation.
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Impact of Hyaluronic Acid Injections on Pain Management Medications UtilizationThis study assessed the impact of initiating hyaluronic acid injections on pain management pharmacotherapies utilization patterns in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
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Inconsistent Specialty Pharmaceutical Coverage Threatens Care Coordination, ContinuityFor payers, employers, and health systems, spending on specialty medications and the spending trend remain common concerns.
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The Affordable Care Act and Mandatory Language Services for PatientsFederal statutes and regulations outline the expectations
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5-HT3 Receptor Antagonist Effects in Cancer Patients With Multiple Risk FactorsPalonosetron has been found to be effective in treating chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, but no other studies that have compared it with the other 5-HT3 RAs are currently available.
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PharmD Students Cope With Transitions in the Wake of the COVID-19 PandemicThe COVID-19 pandemic rapidly pushed traditional face-to-face instruction within schools of pharmacy into a fully remote learning environment.
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Predictors of Response to Anti-Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha Therapies in Rheumatoid ArthritisMethotrexate >15 mg weekly and adalimumab as first-line therapy were positive predictors of anti-TNF-a response in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
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Rising Drug Costs: What Are the Contributing Factors?High prices can negatively affect patient access and adherence.
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Controlling Your HIV InfectionPatients taking antiretroviral therapy can maximize their therapy when pharmacists educate them about their medication regimens.
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Key Considerations for Pharmacists Administering RSV VaccinesThe panelists provide guidance on how pharmacists should advise patients on recognizing RSV symptoms that require urgent medical attention.
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Touro Alumna Wins Award for Essay on Potential Economic Impact of New DrugsTouro College of Pharmacy graduate Emil Joseph, PharmD, has won the 2016 Corporate Member Scholarship Award from the New York State Council of Health-System Pharmacists.
