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Cannabidiol Presents ConundrumsRecent federal legalization and increases sales of CBD underscore the importance of considering its pharmacologic impact.
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Toxicity Is a Risk of PAMORA InteractionsPeripherally acting M-opioid receptor antagonists can improve quality of life but differ variably by impact from concomitant medications.
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Which Left Ventricular Assist Device Is Best?Advanced heart failure leads to significant limitations, affecting functional status, quality of life, and survival, despite optimal medical treatment with evidence-based therapies.
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10 Strategies for Minimizing Dispensing ErrorsDispensing errors can be costly for the pharmacist as well as potentially dangerous for the patient. Pharmacists can take simple steps to help eliminate this problem.
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A Collaborative Approach to Specialty Pharmacy at an Academic Medical CenterThe SUNY Outpatient Pharmacy has developed a strong collaboration with specialty pharmacy personnel and clinically embedded pharmacists.
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Healthcare Utilization and Costs for Insured Patients With FibromyalgiaFibromyalgia was related to a pattern of initial increase in utilization and costs, followed by a decrease 7 to 12 months after diagnosis.
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The Benefit of Dual Degree ProgramsAs a student pharmacist, it can be difficult to keep up with the fast-paced changes of the pharmacy profession. As the pharmacy profession continues to expand, we must continue to challenge ourselves by advancing our education and training.
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The Pharmaceutical Ecosystem Must Work Together to Provide Sustainable Innovation and Ensure Patient AccessGrowth in the use of specialty drugs demands the evolution of patient care models that leverage the knowledge of all relevant stakeholders.Â
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End of OCM Brings Drop-Off in Value-Based Care Volume, New QuestionsQuestions arise around equity and revenue challenges.
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Outcomes of a Specialty Pharmacy Program for Oral Oncology MedicationsOur research focuses on the clinical and economic outcomes of patients receiving care from a payer-designated specialty pharmacy program compared with regular retail pharmacies.
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Do Units and Costs of Comparable Insulins Differ by Manufacturer?Patient characteristics and product mix play an important role in determining the overall use and costs of comparable insulins across different manufacturers.
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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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The Community Pharmacist Role in Antiemetic Therapy for Outpatient Chemotherapy TreatmentDespite improvements in the understanding and treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV), nausea and emesis continue to be a distressing adverse event for patients.
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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.
