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Overcoming Challenges in Health-System Specialty PharmacyIt is important to promote the ongoing development of best practices for integrated specialty pharmacies in academic health systems.
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Small Molecule Inhibitors for the Treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic LeukemiaImportantly, when considering the useof small molecule inhibitors, potential drug interactions must be evaluated.
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Acute Bronchitis and Rhinosinusitis: Perspectives From Antimicrobial StewardshipThe overuse of antimicrobials is associated with antimicrobial resistance, which is now a global crisis.
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Marketing Arrangements Spark Concerns for Specialty PharmaciesPharmacy owners should spend time reviewing marketing arrangements with an attorney who is well-versed in the anti-kickback law to avoid potential pitfalls.
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Identification and Communication Approaches to Drug and Dietary Supplement InteractionsPharmacists are ideally positioned to educate patients on which supplements to take with their medications.
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Survey: High Levels of Burnout are Prevalent Among Hematology/Oncology PharmacistsCommon factors that contributed to increased dissatisfaction at work included workflow disruptions, role conflict, quantity of work, organizational culture, and leadership support.
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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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Clinical Overview: Guiding Patients Through Treatment with PCSK9 InhibitorsPCSK9 inhibitors are among the most significant tools targeting high cholesterol to arrive since the first statins were approved by the FDA.
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Cost and Utilization Outcomes Associated With a Dosage Consolidation and Quantity Limits ProgramDose consolidation and quantity limit initiatives decreased utilization and cost outcomes for select mental health drugs in a fee-for-service Medicaid environment.
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Patient Characteristics' Effect on the Conversion Between Basal InsulinsThe characteristics of patients who require increases in their basal insulin dose were compared with those requiring no increase following conversion between basal insulin analogues.
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What Defines an Independent Specialty Pharmacy?Independent specialty pharmacies foster the development of innovative services and programs that demonstrate a patient-centric approach and an entrepreneurial business philosophy.
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Ulcerative Colitis: Improving Outcomes with a Targeted FormulationUCERIS is indicated for inducing remission in patients with active, mild to moderate ulcerative colitis.
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Travel-for-Treatment Provides Access to Cost-Effective Prescription DrugsBest practices to safely, legally source prescription medications in Mexico.
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Oncology Pharmacy and Patient Care, Part 1Medication reconciliation is a critical component of the oncology pharmacistʼs duties that has been performed safely over the phone with the patient, caregiver, and pharmacy with the assistance of electronic health records.
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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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Palliative Care: The Role of the PharmacistPharmacists are essential in developing an individualized treatment regimen for each patient.
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Analytics for Specialty: Managing Patient OutcomesAs payers aim to control costs, they seek better data and reporting on specialty drug use and clinical outcomes.
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Lessons Learned: Starting a Health-System, Oncology-focused Specialty PharmacyHealth-system–owned and operated specialty pharmacies have become a trend to not only capture previously unrealized profit but to also close the gap between provider, patient, and medication.
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Conventional and Biologic Rheumatoid Arthritis Therapies: Utilization and Cost TrendsBased on American College of Rheumatology recommendations and novel emerging treatment options, the trend of increasing biologic use for rheumatoid arthritis is expected to continue.
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Technician Medication Reconciliation in Primary Care Is An Overlooked OpportunityAdvancing the Roles of All Pharmacy Team Members Has Shown to Reduce Errors and Improve Patient Safety.
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Does Medication Persistence in Diabetes Affect the Risk Of Hospitalization In The Short-Term?An evaluation of the impact of persistence to oral antidiabetic medication on reducing the risk of hospitalization in adult patients with type 2 diabetes.
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Insulin Pump Therapy and Continuous Glucose MonitoringInsulin pump therapy and continuous glucose monitoring systems can be invaluable tools for patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
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Mass Merchandisers Offer Career ChoicesWith the changing landscape of health care, community pharmacists have an opportunity to take on a larger role in improving patients' health. Here is what national retail chains are doing to set up.
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Early Screening Is Key in Colorectal CancerNew treatments with biological agents and vaccines are creating a pathway for patients with metastatic CRC.
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Cost Impact of Switching From Metoprolol to Nebivolol for HypertensionA large single-payer administrative claims database was used to assess the economic impact of switching from metoprolol to nebivolol for the treatment of hypertension.
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Specialty Pharmacy: Not for the Faint of Heart“You can put yourself out of business by getting into the specialty pharmacy business.â€
