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Contribution of Phone Follow-up to Improved Adherence to Oral Osteoporosis TreatmentThe authors studied the usefulness of a regular telephone follow-up to improve adherence to oral antiosteoporosis treatments. Their results support such follow-up and the use of this strategy in routine clinical practice.
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The Down and Dirty on Sexually Transmitted DiseasesSexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can be silent destructors. Patients may be unknowingly spreading infections or afraid to discuss them due to their sensitive nature.
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Cost Implications of Early Treatment Initiation Among Patients With Newly Diagnosed FibromyalgiaInitiation of treatment with guideline-recommended medications within 60 days of fibromyalgia diagnosis was associated with immediate annual healthcare cost savings.
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First-in-Class Approved Anti-BCMA Therapy: Belantamab Mafodotin-blmfBelantamab mafodotin-blmf (Blenrep; GlaxoSmithKline) is the first in its class anti-BCMA therapy to gain FDA approval.
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Counseling Tips for Patients with Irritable Bowel SyndromePatients with irritable bowel syndrome-like symptoms often seek advice about the use of OTC medications. The pharmacist should determine if self-treatment is appropriate.
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Clinical Insights: Use of Combination Therapy for Advanced Clear-Cell Renal Cell CarcinomaApproximately 73,000 NEW cases of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) are expected to be diagnosed in 2019 in the United States, with up to 70% of these cases anticipated to be clear-cell subtype.
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Factors Associated With Employee Participation in a Value-Based Insurance Design InitiativeWe describe enrollment in a voluntary VBID initiative. Uptake was suboptimal, suggesting that barriers to enrollment may have significant implications for the overall effectiveness of VBID.
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Cost Impact of Switching From Metoprolol to Nebivolol for HypertensionA large single-payer administrative claims database was used to assess the economic impact of switching from metoprolol to nebivolol for the treatment of hypertension.
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Guidelines for Collaboration Among Physicians, Pharmacists, and Managed Care Organizations to Improve Asthma OutcomesNew ideas, new tools, and new collaborations among managed care, physicians, and pharmacy to optimize value in asthma management.
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Systemic Therapy Options for Treating HR+/HER2– Metastatic Breast CancerFollowing initial breast cancer diagnosis by mammography, MRI, or ultrasound, treatment is largely based upon the histologic subtype and staging of the tumor(s).
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Part D Plans and PBMs Face New Reporting RequirementsA rule from CMS requires, in part, that Medicare Advantage organizations and Medicare Part D plan sponsors have the ability to obtain data.
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Role of Live-JSLM in Treating Recurrent CDIJoseph Reilly, BS, PharmD, BCGP, and Andrew Skinner, MD, discuss the potential benefits of using live-jslm early on to treat CDI, as well as the implications of this new treatment.
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Acute Pain Management for Patients Maintained on Buprenorphine and Naloxone TherapyBuprenorphine and naloxone (Suboxone) is a mu-opioid receptor partial agonist and a kappa-opioid receptor antagonist used to treat opioid dependence.
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Let's Dance! How to Get Your Pharmacy Involved with NCAA March Madness!Whether you are a newbie like me or a serious fan, I’ve listed a few ways for your pharmacy to build some rapport and have some good-natured competition during this year’s Marhc Madness tournament
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Health Care Solutions for a Changing LandscapeWhile navigating the expanding marketplace, health care innovators must continue to cope with rising costs, barriers to access, and a complicated reimbursement environment.
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Diversity in Pharmacy: Atypical Jobs for PharmacistsThere is more to pharmacy than working retail. Here is a list of pharmacist jobs that are not well known to the general public.
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Pharmacy’s Role in Public Health InitiativesPanelists share final thoughts and advice regarding the critical role pharmacy has played and continues to play in public health initiatives.
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Telephone-Based Cardiovascular Medication Therapy Management in Medicare Part D Enrollees With DiabetesA telephonic pharmacist-delivered medication therapy management intervention is an effective method for increasing the utilization of guideline-recommended cardiovascular therapies in high-risk Medicare patients with diabetes.
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Cost Implications of Early Treatment Initiation Among Patients With Newly Diagnosed FibromyalgiaInitiation of treatment with guideline-recommended medications within 60 days of fibromyalgia diagnosis was associated with immediate annual healthcare cost savings.
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Key Points From the 2016 NIOSH List of Antineoplastic and Hazardous Drugs in Health Care SettingsIn response to the numerous concerns regarding antineoplastic drugs and other medications that may threaten the health of patients and health care workers, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) developed a list, updated biennially, of hazardous drugs.
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The Road Less Traveled: Nontraditional Work Arrangements in AcademiaAccording to the 2014 National Pharmacist Workforce Study, approximately 18.7% of women and 16.4% of men actively engaged as pharmacists reported working part-time.
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Potentially Deadly Fungal Superbug Reported for First Time in US PatientsFirst described in Japan in 2009, C. auris infections have since been reported in at least 10 countries.
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Trends in High-Cost Generic Drug Utilization and SpendThe prevalence and proportion of spend on high-cost generic drugs is examined.
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Importance of Medication Reconciliation in the Continuum of CareSuccessful performance of medication reconciliation can have a positive impact on patient response to a hospital stay as well as support improvement in clinical quality and financial outcome.
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Get Familiar With the FDA Drug Recall ProcessThis is an important area for pharmacists to apply their knowledge of medications.
