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The Expanding Role of the Specialty PharmacistCultivating a career in specialty pharmacy has never been more exciting.
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Promoting Brain Function Is Key Amid COVID-19 CrisisNecessary measures taken during the pandemic may exacerbate some underlying factors that can lead to decline.
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Pharmacists With Long-Term Disability: Common Issues That Can Jeopardize Your Financial SecurityThe financial consequences of becoming disabled can be devastating if pharmacists lack proper financial planning.
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Applying Value-Based Incentive Models Within Community Pharmacy PracticeHealthcare is transforming through new payment models, including value-based incentives (VBIs); this article discusses implementation principles and operational strategies for VBIs in community pharmacy practice.
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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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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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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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Formulary Coverage for Antihypertensive Drugs Used in ChildrenDifferences in formulary coverage of antihypertensive medications for children between private and public insurance plans may impact physician prescribing practices and patient outcomes.
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Out-of-Pocket Healthcare Expenditures and Caps in Patients With Chronic ConditionsA small proportion of patients with chronic conditions have very high healthcare expenditures, and a trend was observed toward increasing coinsurance requirements.
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Importance of Patient Navigation in Specialty PharmacyMany patients face significant challenges in accessing their specialty medications, which highlights the importance of pharmacy-deployed patient navigation programs designed to help resolve nonclinical, system-related barriers to care.
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Healthcare Costs Associated With Chronic Opioid Use and Fibromayalgia SyndromeWhile fibromyalgia is associated with a small increase in healthcare costs compared with matched controls, chronic opioid use in these patients results in a large increase.
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Cost of Squamous Cell Cancer of the Head and NeckThe cost of squamous cell cancer of the head and neck is driven primarily by the end-of-life phase. Treatment costs increased following the approval of cetuximab.
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Preparing for a Career in Specialty PharmacyThere are a multitude of reasons why pharmacy students choose to pursue a career in specialty pharmacy.
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Working Outside the Dispensing Box: The Roles of the Medical Information Specialist and Medical Science LiaisonAs medical information specialists and medical science liaisons, pharmacists use their drug expertise and clinical skills to serve as information providers
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FOCUS ON THE FUTURE: COLLEGE HEALTHMs.Wawrzyn is the Norris Health CenterPharmacy Manager and the Introduction to the Practice of Pharmacy Course Instructor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
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Combination Treatment with Daclatasvir Produces Good Results in Patients with Genotype 4 Hepatitis CSVR12 rates significantly higher in patients treated with daclatasvir/peginterferon alfa/ribavirin combination.
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Opioid-Induced ConstipationOpioids are associated with various adverse effects, including constipation, nausea, respiratory depression, sedation, and vomiting.
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Janssen Pharmaceuticals' XareltoThe FDA approved Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for the prevention of venous thromboembolism following hip or knee replacements and for the prevention of stroke in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.
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Relapsed Hodgkin Lymphoma Combination Shows PromiseThe combination of brentuximab vedotin (Adcetris) and nivolumab (Opdivo) found to be active and safe in relapsed/refractory classical Hodgkin lymphoma.
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Impact of Co-Payment Discounts on Antidepressant Medication Adherence and CostsA unique co-payment discount program for antidepressants was associated with higher antidepressant medication adherence, lower likelihood of discontinuation, and lower healthcare costs.
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Patient Satisfaction in the Specialty Pharmacy SpaceAs is the case with any service-driven industry, the need to continually assess end-user satisfaction is paramount.
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Rising Insulin Prices Catch Policy Makers' AttentionColorado legislature enacts price caps of $100 per month for products and authorizes attorney general to investigate pricing.
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OxyContin Approved for Pediatric UseThe FDA has expanded the use of the powerful painkiller oxycodone (OxyContin) for children as young as 11.
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Small Molecule Inhibitors for the Treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic LeukemiaImportantly, when considering the useof small molecule inhibitors, potential drug interactions must be evaluated.
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Perspectives From Pharmacists, Educators on the Frontlines of COVID-19 ImmunizationsAs a majority of advanced pharmacy practice experiences need to include direct patient care, immunizing provides students an opportunity to provide this care along with consultation around the COVID-19 vaccine and adverse effects.
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Cost-Effectiveness of Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis: Role of Proton Pump InhibitorsProton pump inhibitors are cost-effective options for stress ulcer prophylaxis.
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Opportunity and Challenges in Treating Neurologic ConditionsThis issue of The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefts includes several articles about neurologic conditions and the medications used to treat them. We chose to focus on this area for 2 reasons.
