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5-HT3 Receptor Antagonist Effects in Cancer Patients With Multiple Risk FactorsPalonosetron has been found to be effective in treating chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, but no other studies that have compared it with the other 5-HT3 RAs are currently available.
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Preparing for New Rules on Hazardous Drug ManagementMany clinicians have been preparing for USP for a long time and are well on their way to compliance.
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Study: Intravenous Immunoglobulin Hastens Recovery of Early Onset Guillain-BarreIf IVIG is commenced within 2 weeks from the onset of Guillain-Barre syndrome it can hasten recovery as much as plasma exchange, study indicates.
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Patient Preference for Treatment Administration in Cystic FibrosisThis study assesses the preferences of patients with cystic fibrosis for treatments that differ in the mode of administration.
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Part Two: Influential Women in Specialty Pharmacy Help Guide the IndustryThe second half of a 2-part series on the influential women shaping the specialty pharmacy industry.
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How to Leverage the Revised ASHP Guidelines to Prevent the Diversion of Controlled Substances at HospitalsA controlled substances diversion prevention program (CSDPP) that aligns with the revised ASHP guidelines is critical to ensure patients are protected from occurrences of drug diversion.
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A Linezolid Prior Authorization Program: Clinical and Economic OutcomesThis study demonstrated that a linezolid PA program did not appear to be associated with a negative impact on medical outcomes and was associated with lower costs.
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Trends in Statin Treatment Costs and Potential Impact of Novel TherapiesGeneric atorvastatin led to an increase in generic dispensing rate and a reduction in the cost of treatment for patients requiring cholesterol-lowering treatment. The upcoming introduction of the PCSK9 inhibitor may change this trend.
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Pharmacists Can Be Invaluable in Identifying Chest PainHelp patients choose appropriate medications and direct them to a physician, when necessary
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Hemophilia and Managed Care: Partnering to Achieve Cost-Effective CareExploring how health plans and hemophilia treatment centers can better work together to deliver high-quality care and manage costs associated with hemophilia.
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Neuropathic Pain: A Glimpse Inside the Unabating AfflictionOriginating from damage within nerve cells themselves, neuropathic pain is often complex, with many treatment challenges.
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Be Vigilant With Pediatric PopulationsClinicians often reserve vigilance with drug-related issues for critically ill patients or older populations, while mistaking the resilience of childhood as a protective barrier.
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4 Pharmacy Operations Missteps to AvoidWhile not everything on this list is a law, they are all at least best practices and/or tips to most efficiently comply with a law or regulation, and to get your job done.
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Consider New Treatment Options for COPDPharmacists should familiarize themselves with these therapies to help patients lessen the risk of emergency department visits and hospitalizations.
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Lung Cancers: Facts, Causes, and TypesIn 2017, lung cancer is projected to be the second most prevalent type of cancer in the United States, with about 222,500 new cases and is estimated to still be the leading cause of cancer-related death, with 155,870 deaths.
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Emerging Trends in Adherence and Quality Measurement: What the Future HoldsAdherence measurement can help patients achieve better outcomes.
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The Comparative Value of 3 Electronic Sources of Medication DataCombining medication history information from multiple sources improves the completeness and accuracy of the medication information.
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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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Medication Formulary Management in a Large, Multihospital SystemClarian Health, an 11-hospital health system, developed and managed a multihospital formulary through focused planning and collaboration.
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Short-Term and Long-Term Impact of COVID-19 on Community PharmacyWhether it be delivery options, remote pharmacy, increasing roles for pharmacists and technicians, or fluctuating patient volume, the impact of COVID-19 can be felt in community pharmacies across the United States.
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Hybrid Models Can Transform Team ChemistryMorristown Medical Center’s area-based pharmacist program leads to an increase in direct patient contact and opportunities for interventions.
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Combination Shows Promise for Treating Advanced Non Small Cell Lung CancerCombining pegilodecakin (AM0010) with nivolumab (Opdivo) or pembrolizumab (Keytruda) induced an overall response rate (ORR) of 41% in patients with advanced non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to findings from an early phase study presented at the 2018 ASCO Annual meeting.
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A Population-Based Approach to Improving Patient Safety Related to Drug—Drug InteractionsSome medication combinations are a source of preventable drug-related harm. A multifaceted approach is needed to address this quality-of-care issue.
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Determinants of Primary Nonadherence in Asthma-Controller and Dyslipidemia PharmacotherapyThis study linked e-prescribing records to paid pharmacy claims to identify primary nonadherence rates and factors associated with unfilled prescriptions.
