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New FDA Actions: UCB's NeuproThe FDA approved Neupro (Rotigotine Transdermal System) for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and restless leg syndrome.
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Independent Pharmacy Ownership Provides an Attractive Career ChoiceAs a pharmacy student assessing career options, you may think that employment with one of the major chains is the best, or even the only, viable path.
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Updates in Heart Failure Drug Therapy“The central problem in heart failure is not that patients are short of breath or retain fluid. The problem is that they die.”
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Gepotidacin’s Potential FDA Approval and Novel Mechanism Treating UTIsIf approved, gepotidacin (GSK) will be a new oral agent added to the treatment paradigm for urinary tract infections (UTIs).
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Responding to Ever-Decreasing Drug Reimbursement Margins: Strategies for Sustainability of Independent PharmacyChallenges to the independent pharmacy community are fast and furious, and 2016 appears to be no different than past years in terms of change and opportunity.
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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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Training Pharmacists for Disease Management RolesDr. Bunting is clinical manager of pharmacy and Asheville Project coordinator, Diabetes and Health Education Center, Mission Hospitals, Asheville, NC.
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Maximizing Patient Experience with the Addition of Chat TechnologyChat communication offers convenience and access to accurate clinical information.
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Kitchen Table Consults: Shifting the Point of CareIn-home consultation programs provide one-on-one patient care.
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Recent Trends in Utilization of Antianxiety MedicationAlthough utilization of benzodiazepines is expected to continue to increase, overall class costs should remain low because of the availability of generics.
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Association Between Pregnancy Losses and Type 2 Diabetes RiskStudy shows a significant and consistent association between pregnancy loss and type 2 diabetes, which increased with more losses.
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Free Drug Starter Programs Are Not All AlikeAlthough free drug starter programs are commonplace in the specialty pharmacy space, they vary widely in the marketplace.
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2010 Technician of the Year: Deborah BolandDeborah Boland's knowledge and skills benefit her coworkers, while her compassion and kindness are appreciated by patients.
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Explore Ovarian Cancer Treatments Through Clinical TrialsGuidelines typically recommend debulking surgery, plus systemic chemotherapy for most patients.
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Dialogue and Education: Engaging Young Adults on the HPV VaccineVaccinations are often given to protect populations whose immune systems are most vulnerable, but pharmacists are aware that some vaccinations are also important during the adolescent and young-adult years.
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Cost-Effectiveness of Docetaxel-Cyclophosphamide Versus Doxorubicin-Cyclophosphamide for Breast CancerCompared with doxorubicin plus cyclophosphamide, docetaxel plus cyclophosphamide was highly cost-effective for adjuvant treatment of operable breast cancer.
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Pharmacotherapy of Thyroid Disorders in Health SystemsThe pharmacotherapy of thyroid disorders is complex. Health systems need to ensure that appropriate medications are available on formulary to treat both the acute and chronic states of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
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Industry Must Champion and Accelerate EquityWomen Help Improve Economic Growth, Financial Performance, Innovation, and Value at Pharmacy Organizations
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Medication Assistance Supports Patients and Pharmacy AlikeOften, patients with cancer face having to quit their jobs, apply for disability payments, and deplete their savings, which can lead to bankruptcy.
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Techs’ Role Expands Amid PandemicHere are 5 ways their responsibilities could change because of COVID-19.
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Prevent Potential Liability to State and Federal Agencies for "Excluded Providers"Health care and pharmacy practices must regularly verify that their employees are not excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, or other federal health programs.
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With Everything Changing, What Do I Wear?Collaboration among payers, distributors, developers, clinicians, consultants, and patients is the way to succeed in managing US healthcare in the future.
