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Easing the Minds of Parents 1 EpiPen at a TimeAllowing school access to epinephrine injectors improves patient care.
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The Community Pharmacist’s Role in the Management of MigraineMigraine is a chronic neurological disease characterized by throbbing or pulsating unilateral or bilateral headache that can last from hours to days.
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The Appropriateness of Use of 3 Classes of Psychotropic Medications in Children and AdolescentsFor the majority of children and adolescents receiving a psychotropic medication there is a valid medical diagnosis.
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Cost-Effectiveness of Fingolimod in Treating Patients With Relapsing-Remitting Multiple SclerosisFingolimod, a first-line, once-daily oral disease-modifying therapy for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, has the lowest cost per relapse avoided compared with other first-line agents.
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Transformative Leadership Can and Should be Practiced by Everyone in the Pharmacy OrganizationA transformational leader can make the difference between an efficient, profitable organization and one that is mired in mediocrity.
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Rx for Medicare Transparency, Ending Retroactive Pharmacy ClawbacksImproved transparency is needed to prevent clawback fees.
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What Patients Should Know About Generic Drugs: A Resource Guide for PharmacistsA wealth of resource is available to help pharmacists build public trust in the quality and efficacy of generic medications.
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E-Prescribing With Decision Support Is Associated With Improvements in Medication AdherenceThis study evaluates whether provider adoption and use of formulary decision support for e-prescribing are directly associated with significant prescriber and patient behavior change.
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Impact of Generic Drug Discount Programs on Managed Care OrganizationsGeneric drug discount programs, which differ across large chain pharmacies, may result in significant savings for managed care organizations.
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Cost-Effectiveness of Rasagiline Compared With First-Line Early Parkinson Disease TherapiesExamination of the cost-effectiveness of rasagiline versus other approved first-line Parkinson disease therapies indicated that rasagiline was either cost saving or cost-effective in all cases.
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Impact of Co-Payment Discounts on Antidepressant Medication Adherence and CostsA unique co-payment discount program for antidepressants was associated with higher antidepressant medication adherence, lower likelihood of discontinuation, and lower healthcare costs.
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Managing Toxicities Associated With Immune Checkpoint InhibitorsAlthough ICIs have demonstrated excellent efficacy, they also have been associated with unique irAEs.
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Prescriptive Authority for Pharmacists: Oral ContraceptivesMore pharmacists are pushing for prescriptive power, leading to the enactment of new legislation in several states.
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Orphan Drugs: Small Markets, Big OpportunityOrphan drug development has taken off as this segment of the industry has seen impressive growth. Here's an expert analysis of the orphan market by an industry leader outlining the challenges and opportunities.
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The National Association of Specialty Pharmacy: Charting the Future of Specialty PharmacyNASP promotes collaboration among specialty pharmacy stakeholders, emphasizing the importance of education and advocacy.
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Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis: Knowing the SignsA majority of sinus infections are viral in nature, and a thorough understanding of risk factors and symptoms will help clinicians know when antibiotics are needed.
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Encouraging Immunization Information System Use in Community Pharmacy PracticePerhaps no sector has benefited more from technological advancement than health care, and within that world, community pharmacy is among the biggest beneficiaries.
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The Pharmacist’s Role in Maximizing HIV Antiretroviral TherapyThrough ongoing quarterly targeted medication counseling follow-up sessions, the pharmacist may identify ART noncompliance.
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Trending News Today: Study Links Prenatal Nicotine Exposure to ADHD in OffspringTop news of the day from across the health care landscape.
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Medical Benefit Specialty Drug Management–A Call to ActionSpecialty drug trend management typically focuses on drug formulations administered via a payer or plan sponsor pharmacy benefit, which overlooks drug spending occurring under a payer or plan sponsor medical benefit.
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Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Delivery Devices in the Community SettingAlthough naloxone delivery devices are proven to reduce opioid overdoses, challenges persist in increasing the use of these devices in the community setting.
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Current and Emerging Therapeutics in Cystic Fibrosis: Ensuring Continuity of Care within the New Treatment ParadigmThis Continuing Education activity is supported by an educational grant from Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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Drug Coverage and Decision Making in Medicare Part D EnrolleesThis pharmacy adjudication, prescription fulfillment study demonstrates how a sudden drop of prescription drug coverage has an effect on Medicare Part D patients' prescription decisions.
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Influenza Vaccine–Type Differentiation Updates for 2020Seasonal influenza is usually active from October to May and is caused by A and B strains of the influenza virus.
