Pharmacists are central health care professionals in medication therapy management and play a crucial role in improving life quality outcomes among patients.
The 21st Century Cures Act will have a huge impact on the pharmaceutical industry both nationally and globally.
The growing trend of accountable care organizations gives pharmacists the chance to make a greater impact on the health of their patients in a team approach that saves both dollars and lives.
As one of Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy’s two annual conventions, AMCP Nexus aims to provide in-depth educational programming on the current advances and challenges in managed care.
A thorough understanding of immunization billing processes for Medicare, Medicaid, and other third-party payers will be critical to ensure pharmacy staff can efficiently serve their communities and facilitate a smooth reimbursement process.
FDA will no longer require Genzyme to continue the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy program.
Independent specialty pharmacies foster the development of innovative services and programs that demonstrate a patient-centric approach and an entrepreneurial business philosophy.
Neuropathic pain is a chronic nerve pain that can significantly impair a patient's functioning and quality of life.
This Continuing Education activity is supported by an educational grant from Philips Respironics, Inc.
Can Walgreens' strategies for the future of the company be applied more broadly to benefit others in the profession?
The authors present a review of the literature for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease to characterize its impact on patients and healthcare systems.
The particular skill set of the pharmacist is more fully utilized when the quality of care provided is valued over the quantity of prescriptions filled.
GADIS was first launched in December 2011 to connect practicing DI specialists to each other and promote information sharing among pharmacists.
There is countless research that highlights the skills and value technicians provide as pharmacy support staff.
The California Board of Pharmacy has authorized multiple waivers of specific provisions of pharmacy law, several of which have had major implications for pharmacy technicians and their scope of practice.
This analysis evaluates-from a US payer's perspective-the economic impact of using rivaroxaban versus enoxaparin for thromboprophylaxis following total hip or knee replacement surgery.
Ten steps need to be taken to help payers more adequately address the problem of inappropriate prescribing of pain medications.
Learn about OTC preventions for influenza, handling flu and diabetes, and more.
Technology-driven customer intelligence and analytics allow specialty pharmacies to connect with patients before they drift from proper habits.
Streamlining the Adjuvant Testing Process Could Be Key to Accelerating the Development of Long-Lasting Vaccines
For Medicare plans, the 2015/2016 program audit protocol updates address many of the issues and questions raised with the previous protocols, but may result in additional challenges.