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The Oncology Pharmacist: Taking the Helm in Medication ManagementDriven by the graying of America, more than 75% of all newly diagnosed cancers occur in people aged 55 or older. Oncology—and oncology pharmacists—are changing hats swiftly.
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Lung Cancer: Copayments and Behavior Following Erlotinib Formulary Tier ChangeMoving erlotinib from formulary tier 3 to tier 2 resulted in lower copayments and higher treatment persistence among lung cancer patients.
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Rx Product News: Profile: A Closer Look at New FDA Actions: ExforgeThis drug is a novel single-entity tablet, combining a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker and an angiotensin receptor blocker.
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A Primer on Comparative Effectiveness Research MethodsAt the population level, comparative effectiveness research can inform policies and incentives that result in improvements in health and minimize risk.
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Adherence Takes Hit During PandemicResulting economic decline Is forces many to make hard choices about medications, but pharmacists can increase awareness and offer solutions.
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Many Medications Available to Help Manage Type 2 DiabetesDr. Ford is a clinical pharmacy specialist, University of North Carolina Hospitals, Departments of Pharmacy and Family Medicine.
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Clinical Pharmacists Can Identify PPI MisuseDrug-related problems such as overdose and drug-drug interactions frequently occur in patient populations at risk for polymorbidity and polypharmacy. Among these problems is proton pump inhibitor (PPI) misuse.
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The Match: Facts and FiguresPharmacy students who are interested in applying for residency enter into the colloquially termed “Match” program.
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The Role of Community Pharmacists in Dietary Supplement UseLabeling, seals of approval, and ingredients should be considered when counseling patients about dietary supplements.
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Value-Based Care Requires Specialty Pharmacy Scale With Broad Capabilities to Deliver Enhanced Patient ServicesWithin the evolving value-based care environment, there is great opportunity for specialty pharmacies to help support this new payer transformation.
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Seizing Patient Education Opportunities and Recognizing Precautions for Herpes Zoster VaccinationPharmacists are now core members of the vaccination community, playing a role in vaccine accessibility, opportunity, identification, and safety.
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Together Beyond COVID-19: A Look at the Future of the Pharmaceutical IndustryIn a short time, COVID-19 has increased our dependency on technology and pharmaceutical companies are actively investigating this digital transformation.
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Herpes Zoster Vaccination: Recent Advancements and RecommendationsHerpes zoster, commonly known as shingles, is characterized by a painful, itchy rash and blisters, often resulting in permanent neuropathic pain (postherpetic neuralgia) that can be difficult to manage.
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Real-World Dosing and Utilization of Ustekinumab Among Patients With PsoriasisThis study is an evaluation of the dosing patterns of ustekinumab among patients with psoriasis in a real-world setting.
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Specialty Pharmacy Improves Adherence to ImatinibThe authors examined trends in the utilization of prescription opioid medication following introduction of abuse deterrent technology for Oxycontin.
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Generic Use Under Changing Co-Payments: Implications for Those With Multiple Chronic ConditionsPatients with multiple chronic conditions are less likely to use generic drugs, even when facing lower co-payments.
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The Community Pharmacist: Frontline Care Provider for VapingAs more vaping cases are reported, patients may desire answers from their trusted providers.
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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.
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Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances: A Tool to Help Promote Better Patient CareThis study presents the first information available regarding enablement and use by state and area characteristics of electronic prescribing of controlled substances by prescribers and pharmacy systems in from an e-prescribing network.
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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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Survey: Women Want Information on PrEPMany women are unaware of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) but show a keen interest in spreading the word once they learn about the option, according a recent study in the journal Contraception.
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Op-Ed: Lower Prescription Drug Costs, Pass PBM Reform LegislationLowering prescription drug costs for patients, saving taxpayers money, helping small businesses level an anti-competitive playing field: all of this is at stake.
