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The Implications of Antibiotic Overuse Warrant Attention to GuidelinesUp to half of antibiotics prescribed in the United States may be unnecessary, leading to avoidable adverse events and development of antibiotic resistance and attendant costs.
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Guidance on the Effective Use of SAMeThis Continuing Education activity has been supported by an educational grant from Nature Made Nutritional Products.
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Pharmacy Chaos: The Necessary Support is Standing Right Beside The PharmacistThere is countless research that highlights the skills and value technicians provide as pharmacy support staff.
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Discarding Narcotics: Down the Drain or Another Option?In this article I hope to open a discussion on the current “wasting” of narcotics by purposely disposing in sink drains.
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The Role of Quality Measurement in Closing Gaps in Immunization CareThe National Quality Strategy aligns the health care community in efforts to improve the quality of health care delivery.
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Cost-Effectiveness of Extended-Release Carbidopa-Levodopa for Advanced Parkinson's DiseaseExisting levodopa therapies for Parkinson’s disease often provide inadequate symptom control after prolonged treatment. This study assessed the cost-effectiveness of an extended-release carbidopa-levodopa formulation (IPX066).
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Why Pharmacists Have Begun Embracing Functional MedicineFunctional medicine has grown in popularity throughout the years because of how it helped many patients live a better quality of life.
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Medicare Part D Insulin Tiering Change: Impact on Health OutcomesThis study explores the impact of a Medicare Part D formulary tier change, specifically with respect to branded insulin products, on insulin adherence, hemoglobin A1C, and diabetes-related events in elderly diabetic beneficiaries strategies for selection of appropriate and cost-effective therapy will also be discussed.
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Medicare Part D Optimization: Potential Out-of-Pocket Savings Through Plan ReexaminationMedicare Part D plans can change their cost-sharing structure and formularies every year. As such, beneficiaries should annually reevaluate plan offerings to minimize their out-of-pocket costs.
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Impact of Antidepressant Therapy on Statin Adherence and Cholesterol ControlAmong patients with poor statin adherence, adequate antidepressant treatment significantly improved adherence and persistence compared with inadequate or no antidepressant treatment.
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Comparative Treatment Patterns Among Psoriasis Patients Using Adalimumab, Etanercept, or UstekinumabThis retrospective study compared the treatment patterns of ustekinumab with recommended maintenance administration every 12 weeks, with adalimumab and etanercept, administered weekly or every other week, for the treatment of plaque psoriasis.
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Organ Transplant-Specialized Pharmacies: Providing Patient Care to Improve Adherence and OutcomesOrgan transplant patients face unique challenges and can benefit from the support of a specialized pharmacy team.
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Antidepressant Discontinuation: What the Tertiary Databases and Package Insert Tells YouDiscontinuation of antidepressants should take place gradually, as abrupt stoppage or marked reduction in the dosage of an antidepressant is frequently associated with adverse effects (AEs), such as withdrawal symptoms.
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Functional Gastrointestinal DisordersIn 2013, a CDC study reported that gastrointestinal (GI)-related dysfunction was responsible for 13,011 annual outpatient office visits.
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The New Compounding Law and Community Pharmacy's FutureMeaningful federal compounding legislation has been developed.
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Is it Time to Take Another Look at Retail at Specialty Pharmacy?The concept of specialty at retail has the potential to unlock vast financial, contracted volume, and patient continuum of care opportunities attached to pharmaceutical products currently dispensed in specialty pharmacies.
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Rx Product News: Profile: A Closer Look at New FDA Actions: AmitizaThe FDA recently approved Amitiza for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation in women aged 18 years and older.
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The Pharmacist’s Role: Opioid-related Risks With a Psychiatric DrugPharmacists dispensing Lybalvi should understand that potentially life-threatening consequences can occur if opioids are taken concurrently.
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Smart Bottles: Implementation ConsiderationsWhat to consider when considering a smart bottle program.
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Reactions to Pharmacy Times Health-System EditionStephen F. Eckel, PharmD, MHA, Pharmacy Times Health-System Edition editor discusses the overall reactions he has heard surrounding Pharmacy Times Health-System Edition.
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The Backup Pharmacist-in-Charge: The Growing Importance to Specialty PharmacyProper succession planning for your pharmacist-in-charge is a must for continuity of business.
