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Persistence With Antiarrhythmics and the Impact on Atrial Fibrillation–Related OutcomesRetrospective analysis of claims data showed that persistence with amiodarone and sotalol was generally poor.
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Medication Nonadherence in Older Adults: Patient Engagement Solutions and Pharmacist ImpactMedication nonadherence is a major cause of morbidity, especially in elderly patients.
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Because Ned Said: As the Election Looms, Will Drug Price Negotiations Sway Voters?Although patients hope for reduced costs, Pharma’s reaction to the IRA remains to be seen.
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Pain Management: The Pharmacist's Evolving RolePharmacists can help minimize risk for patients using pain medications.
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Annual Stroke Costs to Health Plans Among Atrial Fibrillation PatientsAn incidence-based model was developed to estimate the annual ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke–related healthcare costs to a hypothetical US health plan with 1 million enrollees.
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Successful Implementation of Student-Driven Virtual Transitions of Care Model During the COVID-19 PandemicVirtual transitions of care services are a valuable and viable opportunity for students to progress to graduation and gain valuable experience in preparation for professional employment.
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Out-of-Pocket Healthcare Expenditures and Caps in Patients With Chronic ConditionsA small proportion of patients with chronic conditions have very high healthcare expenditures, and a trend was observed toward increasing coinsurance requirements.
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Cost-Effectiveness of Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis: Role of Proton Pump InhibitorsProton pump inhibitors are cost-effective options for stress ulcer prophylaxis.
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Economic Burden of Atrial Fibrillation: Implications for InterventionBecause the increasing prevalence of atrial fibrillation imposes significant financial and clinical burdens, efficient healthcare delivery is required to improve outcomes and reduce associated costs.
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CDC's ACIP Recommends Expanded HPV Vaccine Age Range for SomeThe advisory board voted unanimously on Wednesday to recommend HPV vaccines for people through age 26.
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Here’s to Our Local Heroes: America’s PharmacistsWe owe it to our seniors to listen to their needs and ensure pharmacists have the support they need to continue to play a vital role in our communities as frontline providers of essential health care.
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Assessing the Association Between Medication Adherence and Glycemic ControlAmong a population of adult patients with type 2 diabetes, adherence to oral hypoglycemic medications is independently associated with poor glycemic control, even after adjusting for patient-level covariates.
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Know No Limits: Future Pharmacy CareersHow many career paths are open to today’s pharmacy graduates?
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Specialty Pharmacy: An Industry at Warp SpeedNo other industry is moving at this warp speed or reaching into so many new frontiers. Here's what one industry leader has to say about today's landscape and what needs to happen for the specialty pharmacy industry to continue to thrive.
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Two Laws Expand Protections for Nursing EmployeesCreating additional space for nursing mothers can be challenging in small pharmacies
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Self-Reported Plan Switching in Medicare Part D: 2006-2010Less than one-fourth of Part D beneficiaries reported switching plans. Elderly beneficiaries who reported switching did not realize significant savings in prescription costs over nonswitchers.
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Patient Communication Strategies for Boosting HPV Vaccination CoveragePharmacists have long been considered among the most accessible and trusted health care advisers.
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Trends That Will Affect Specialty Health Care Into the FutureÂCurrent developments and innovations that will shape the future of specialty pharmacy.
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Examining Part D Beneficiaries' Medication Use in the Doughnut HoleThe authors found that the Part D doughnut hole significantly reduced the use of medications for treating potentially disabling and life-threatening conditions, but increased out-of-pocket costs for Medicare beneficiaries.
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National Panel Updates Its Asthma GuidelineThe National Asthma Education and Prevention Program's Expert Panel has issued revised guidelines for treating asthma in children and adults.
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Prescription Validation Is a Critical TaskPharmacists count on techs’ help to complement their knowledge and ease their burden
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Rehospitalizations and Direct Medical Costs for cSSSI: Linezolid Versus VancomycinAmong commercially insured patients treated with linezolid or vancomycin following cSSSI-related hospitalization, linezolid was associated with significantly lower rehospitalization rates and total direct medical costs.
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Choose the Most Appropriate Therapy to Fight InfluenzaBaloxavir marboxil and oseltamivir are options for treating uncomplicated influenza.
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Changes in the Technician ProfessionThe pharmacy technician profession is continuously evolving, with increases in medication safety standards bringing about changes in technician requirements.
