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Phytosterols for Lowering Cholesterol: Pharmacy Interventions to Improve Patient OutcomesThis Continuing Education activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Nature Made Nutritional Products.
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Economic Outcomes of Warfarin Discontinuation Among Patients with Atrial FibrillationThis study seeks to determine the economic effects of warfarin discontinuation in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.
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Is Dolutegravir Monotherapy Effective in Treating HIV?Although dolutegravir (DTG) is known for its high genetic barrier to resistance, its durability to maintain virologic suppression had not previously been evaluated.
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Economic Outcomes of Warfarin Discontinuation Among Patients with Atrial FibrillationThis study seeks to determine the economic effects of warfarin discontinuation in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.
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J&J to Pay $72 Million for Ovarian Cancer Death Linked to Talcum Powder UseJury orders Johnson & Johnson to pay $72 million in damages to the family of a woman who died from ovarian cancer allegedly caused by products containing talcum powder.
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Pharmacist Feature Friday: Providing Hope for Patients with Neurological DiseasesIt’s our job to spend as much time as it takes to help patients feel comfortable with the medications they are taking.
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University of Maryland School of PharmacyThe University of Maryland School of Pharmacy is the fourth-oldest pharmacy school in the country and has more than 5000 alumni living and working around the world.
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Theratechnologies Inc's EgriftaThe FDA approved Egrifta (tesamorelin) to treat lipodystrophy in HIV-infected patients.
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Evaluating the Efficacy of Adjunctive Therapies Used to Treat COVID-19: The Role of Famotidine, Melatonin, and ThiamineH2-receptor antagonists, melatonin, and thiamine are some of the adjuvant treatments being evaluated for patients with COVID-19 due to their various immune-enhancing properties and possible antiviral effects.
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Refrigeration in Hospital Pharmacy: A Penny Test for Your Thoughts?The "penny in a cup" test offers general information about a freezer's temperature, but it lacks the necessary sensitivity to determine whether frozen medications are kept in the desired temperature range.
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Snyder Wins RESPy Award Through Selfless Contribution to PharmacyA commitment to volunteerism in his own community and abroad is the hallmark of this month's RESPy winner, Charles "Chase" Snyder.
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Chronic Care Focus: Controlling Diabetes in the ICUImplementing effective insulin protocols and sharing best practices can improve glycemic control for patients in hospitals and long-term care.
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Opioid Overdoses Are Rising: Is Your Pharmacy Equipped?The pandemic is exacerbating many of the conditions that contribute to relapse or people using substances just to cope, including unemployment, stress, fear, anxiety, and isolation.
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The Growth of the 340B Drug Pricing ProgramIncentives in the 2010 health care law have encouraged consolidation in the health care marketplace toward a more cost-conscious managed health care market.
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Updates on Using Mindfulness Interventions to Manage PainPain is recognized as a common, but complex, multifaceted experience that can interfere with quality of life and contribute to psychological problems, social awkwardness, and work-related disability.
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New Dimensions for Preferred Careers in PharmacyIt is estimated that more than four billion prescriptions are filled in pharmacies across the US on an annual basis.
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Efficacy of Ezetimibe 2.5 mg With a Novel Tablet-Splitting StrategyThis prospective randomized study suggests that ezetimibe 2.5 mg, delivered as an ezetimibe/simvastatin tablet split into 4 parts, is clinically equivalent to a 10-mg dose.
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Bad Math: The Impact of Medication Dosage MiscalculationsTechnology has enhanced our ability to detect many types of medication errors, but human errors, especially those involving calculations, continue to be a problem.
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Individualizing COPD Treatment to Improve Adherence and Overall OutcomesContinuing education for pharmacists.
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What Roles Do Patient Characteristics Play in Value-Based Performance?Incorporating patient-related sociodemographic factors into performance measurement systems is essential for providing an accurate assessment of the quality of care delivered.
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Entyvio by Takeda PharmaceuticalsEntyvio, manufactured by Takeda Pharmaceuticals, was approved in May 2014 for the treatment of adult patients with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease.
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Management of Opioid-Induced ConstipationPrescription opioids are potent pain-relieving medications that, when used correctly, can effectively control pain and increase quality of life for patients with acute or chronic pain.
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Adherence and Persistence of Bimatoprost in Prior Latanoprost UsersA new ophthalmic formulation of bimatoprost was found to improve adherence and persistence compared with the original formulation of bimatoprost.
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Effectiveness of Ezetimibe Monotherapy in Patients With HypercholesterolemiaThe effectiveness of ezetimibe monotherapy for lowering low-density lipoprotein cholesterol was assessed in a managed care population.
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The Ins and Outs of Residency ApplicationsAs the demand for residency pharmacy programs grows, here are some tips on how to navigate the application process.
