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Full Scope of Pharmacy Practice: Reinventing the Future and Overcoming BarriersThe full scope of pharmacy practice offers a transformative approach to health care delivery, promising improved patient outcomes, greater access to care, and efficient utilization of health care resources.
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Topical CorticosteroidsTopical corticosteroids are available over the counter and are prescribed for a variety of skin ailments ranging from mild and irritating to severe and debilitating.
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Pregnancy and Lactation LabelingThis article details what pharmacists need to know about the FDA's new proposed rule on pregnancy and lactation labeling.
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Budget Impact of Everolimus in Treating Metastatic Renal Cell CarcinomaA decision-analytical model shows that everolimus has a favorable budget impact when introduced into the treatment algorithm for metastatic renal cell carcinoma.
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Oral Oncology: Utilization of Selected Oral Antineoplastic Enzyme Inhibitor AgentsAn overview of the utilization and cost for selected oral antineoplastic agents, with discussion regarding oncology in general, as well as the topic of adherence.
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Biosimilars and Follow-on Biologics: A Pharmacist OpportunityPharmacists need to be experts on follow-on biologics, including biosimilars, so they can provide education to health professionals about safe prescribing and use.
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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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A Guide For Choosing An Appropriate NSAIDDue to the increasing rise in drug abuse from opioids and recent safety warnings regarding NSAIDs, practitioners are beginning to show more interest in topical agents.
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Penn Survey Finds Cancer Drug Shortages Affect Treatment, ResearchOngoing shortages of common oncology chemotherapies have compelled physicians to substitute more expensive drugs, delay or suspend clinical trials, or even skip doses of chemotherapy, according to survey results presented at ASCO.
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Clinical and Cost Outcomes of Buprenorphine Treatment in a Commercial Benefit Plan PopulationBuprenorphine treatment with and without induction was found to decrease costs and utilization in opioid-dependent benefciaries.
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Optimization of BiopharmaceuticalsPharmacists should be knowledgeable about the different approaches used to modify biopharmaceuticals and how they affect stability, dosing, safety, and efficacy.
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When Is a "Whoop" Not a Cheer?Pharmacists should understand the facts, misconceptions, and myths about pertussis.
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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.
