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Novel Tactics: Deterring Opioid AbuseSince the introduction of the new formulation of OxyContin, drug makers have sought innovative ways to curb the abuse of painkillers.
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Concepts in Acute Migraine Management: Clinical and Managed Care PerspectivesPatients, payers, providers, and employers are affected by misdiagnosis, undertreatment, and inappropriate management of migraine.
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Leveraging the Rise of Wearables and Digital Devices to Collect Patient Data for WellnessA veritable digital health revolution is brewing, with a plethora of health apps coming to market that go beyond simply tracking your daily steps and caloric burn.
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Comparing Direct Medical Costs of OnabotulinumtoxinA With Other Common Overactive Bladder InterventionsThis cost analysis demonstrated that onabotulinumtoxinA is one of the least-costly treatment options for inadequately managed overactive bladder syndrome.
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Evidence-Based Adherence Classes for Combination Antihypertensive, Lipid-Lowering, and Antidiabetic TherapyAdherence classes were determined for patients taking multiple medications (ie, lipid-lowering, antihypertensive, antidiabetic) and were found to be related to serum profiles and risk of adverse events.
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Improving Outcomes: Providing Care for Patients with Mental IllnessBehavioral health pharmacy can utilize an embedded co-management model.
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Diabetes Increases Risk of Some Dermatologic ConditionsSkin complications are often the first sign of the disease, but they can be prevented and treated when caught early.
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Understanding the Veterinary PatientCurrently pharmacists and pharmacy technicians have little to no formal education regarding our veterinary patients, although our responsibility to them is the same as our human patients.
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Cost-Effectiveness of Medication Therapy Management in Part D Diabetic EnrolleesPharmacist-delivered medication therapy management is a cost-effective method for increasing the utilization of guideline-recommended cardiovascular therapies in high-risk diabetic Medicare patients.
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Clinical Studies for Closed-System Transfer Devices: Yes, They MatterClosed-system transfer devices are an integral component in reducing occupational exposure to hazardous drugs.
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Roundup: Reviewing the Pharmacotherapy of AMI in the Health SystemMortality rates for acute myocardial infarction have decreased, but rapid response and chronic management are key to improving outcomes.
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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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Synergies in Specialty: The 3 P's of Specialty Pharmacy--Pharmacy, Payer, and ProductIn the development of a specialty pharmacy strategy, there are many key stakeholders, but none more important than the pharmacy, payer, and product. Each has its own mission and goals; however, at some point they must all come together.
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Offer Patients Counseling on ADFsPharmacists can extend education to prescribers and provide important guidance on abuse-deterrent opioid formulations.
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Improve Medication Adherence in Patients with HIVPharmacists can motivate patients to stick to their drug regimens to decrease viral load and prevent further transmission.
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Securing Specialty Oncology Contracts in a Data-Driven WorldData aggregation partners can provide value in their ability to pull clinical information from both the HSSP and electronic health records.
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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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Leveraging Patient Care Services to Optimize Patient Care in RA: A Pharmacist’s OpportunityThis Continuing Education activity is supported by an educational grant from Sandoz Inc.
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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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NAPLEX Preparation: Tips for the Most Important Exam of Your CareerBefore you start preparing for NAPLEX, familiarize yourself with what to expect for the exam.
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Lifelong Learning in Specialty Pharmacy Goes Beyond Continuing Education RequirementsRecent pharmacy school graduates will find the benefits of investing in professional development to open new career paths.
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Enhancing Patient Care in Heart Failure–Related Anemia Through Improved Communication, Monitoring, and EducationPharmacists can optimize management of this condition with intravenous iron therapy guidance.
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Practicing Pharmacy Across the PacificAs a first-year student pharmacist, I was initially overwhelmed by the number of student organizations and opportunities to get involved.
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Importance of Sickle Cell Awareness Month Highlighted by Lack of Funding, Treatment OptionsSeptember has been designated as National Sickle Cell Awareness Month for the continued fostering of education surrounding sickle cell disease management.
