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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.
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Effective Drug Therapy for EpilepsyUnderstanding the drug interactions associated with antiepileptic drugs can avoid complications.
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It Takes a Village: Medication Reconciliation that Transcends Settings and ProfessionsPharmacists play a critical role in ensuring continuity of medication management as patients are transferred across care settings.
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5-HT3 Receptor Antagonist Effects in Cancer Patients With Multiple Risk FactorsPalonosetron has been found to be effective in treating chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, but no other studies that have compared it with the other 5-HT3 RAs are currently available.
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Psoriasis Treatment Cost Comparison: Biologics Versus Home PhototherapyAn estimation and comparison of the cost of home phototherapy versus biologics over a 3-year time horizon in patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.
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Technology Saves Time for PatientsA range of pharmacy tasks can be handled more efficiently through the use of technology, freeing up pharmacists to spend time helping patients.
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Impact of Insulin Delivery Systems in Elderly Patients With Type 2 DiabetesThis real-world study suggests that improved clinical outcomes are possible in the difficult-to-treat elderly patients with type 2 diabetes group without affecting healthcare costs, by initiating insulin therapy with a pen device.
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Alpha-Gal (Mammalian Meat) Allergy: Implications for PharmacistsAlpha-gal, a mammalian oligosaccharide, has recently been implicated in delayed anaphylaxis reactions to mammalian meat.
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2013 Specialty Trend in Senior CareDespite the challenges faced when treating patients in a senior care setting, specialty drug trend in this population continues to increase. Providing quality, accessible specialty pharmacy services to facilities that care for these patients is of utmost importance as the population in the United States ages and additional complexity is added.
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Tackling the Growing Impact of Orphan Drug Designation and Limited Distribution Networks in OncologyPharmacy teams are learning to adapt to the challenges of limited distribution networks and orphan drug designation in oncology, with integrated pharmacy support playing a crucial role in enhancing patient access and adherence.
