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State Regulation of TelepharmacyState regulation of telepharmacy varies depending on the market-driven needs within each particular state.
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Increases in Utilization Management of Oncology Medicines by US PayersRecent increases in the number of therapies indicated for a given oncology subtype has resulted in heightened utilization management stringency.
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Growth of Health System-Based Specialty Pharmacy to Continue in 2020, Reducing Cost of CareAlthough the prevalence of health system-based specialty pharmacies has grown steadily over the past decade, 2020 will mark a critical year.
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Reimbursement for Service of Administering Vaccines, From an Independent Pharmacy PerspectiveOver the last 20 years, pharmacies have become known immunization destinations.
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Interactive Case Studies- February 2023Cases discuss patients with medication allergies and drug interactions.
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Opioid-Induced ConstipationOpioids are associated with various adverse effects, including constipation, nausea, respiratory depression, sedation, and vomiting.
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The Role of Accumulator Co-pay Programs in Specialty Pharmacy BenefitsAs specialty spending continues to creep up to 50% of total drug spend, payers have an option to directly reduce their costs while impacting a relatively small volume of prescriptions.
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ASD and Medication Adherence: An Opportunity for Pharmacist InterventionUnfortunately, medication adherence in children with ASD is poor, particularly among children with chronic conditions or comorbid mental health conditions.
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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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Contribution of Phone Follow-up to Improved Adherence to Oral Osteoporosis TreatmentThe authors studied the usefulness of a regular telephone follow-up to improve adherence to oral antiosteoporosis treatments. Their results support such follow-up and the use of this strategy in routine clinical practice.
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Leveraging Immunization Information Systems: Emerging Data Sources to Drive Vaccination RatesPharmacists are changing the face of public health, and the nation’s thought leaders have taken notice.
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Prescriptions at Independent Pharmacies: Slow or No GrowthIndependent retail pharmacies can thrive in today's competitive market-if owners commit to changing their business models.
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Telephone-Based Cardiovascular Medication Therapy Management in Medicare Part D Enrollees With DiabetesA telephonic pharmacist-delivered medication therapy management intervention is an effective method for increasing the utilization of guideline-recommended cardiovascular therapies in high-risk Medicare patients with diabetes.
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Get PrEPared for HIV ProphylaxisExpansion to adolescents, flexible dosing strategies, innovative delivery models, and long-acting antiretrovirals all help the strategy.
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Demographic Characteristics of Asthma Subjects Associated With Stepping Down From Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol Combination TherapyPatients on fluticasone propionate/salmeterol maintenance therapy who have more frequent physician interactions, especially interactions with asthma specialists, may be more likely have their controller medication reduced.
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Claims Data Analysis of Dosing and Cost of TNF AntagonistHigher drug costs may be attributable to either high initial doses or a dose increase.
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Evaluating and Elevating Specialty Pharmacists Through CertificationThe development of the Certified Specialty Pharmacist provides the opportunity for specialty pharmacists to demonstrate their expertise through an evaluation of their skills.
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The Ups and Downs of the Elevator SpeechIn today’s job market, it is crucial that you equip yourself with the tools you need to find a position.
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THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY: CONTRIBUTING TO BETTER MEDICINESDrs. Patel, Singh, and Whalen are postdoctoral fellows in the Rutgers Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program. Dr. Alexander is director of the Institute for Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowships, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Dr. Barone is professor and chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.
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3 Words Nobody Should Say in the PharmacyEach day you encounter patients with multiple and various disease states, alignments, and questions. For some, questions they initially didn’t think they even had.
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Taking on AMCP Nexus: A First-Time Conference ExperienceAs one of Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy’s two annual conventions, AMCP Nexus aims to provide in-depth educational programming on the current advances and challenges in managed care.
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Status Epilepticus: When Benzodiazepine Fails to Elicit ResponseSE requires prompt intervention to terminate seizure activity to prevent neuronal damage and complications.
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Prescription Drug Adherence: A "Challenge" for So Many…Poor medication compliance in chronic diseases in a well-known public health problem. Pharmacists play a key role in optimizing medication use in patients with chronic conditions.
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No Simple Answers for Lowering Drug CostsAlthough there is a persistent need for lower prescription drug costs, this simple concept is complicated by multiple factors.
