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Perspectives From Pharmacists, Educators on the Frontlines of COVID-19 ImmunizationsAs a majority of advanced pharmacy practice experiences need to include direct patient care, immunizing provides students an opportunity to provide this care along with consultation around the COVID-19 vaccine and adverse effects.
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Shared Decision Making Reduces Post-Hysterectomy Opioid PrescribingShared decision making is a tool used by health care professionals to educate more thoroughly, and communicate with their patients.
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Shionogi Pharma's KapvayThe FDA approved Kapvay (clonidine hydrochloride extended -release) as a monotherapy and adjunctive therapy for the treatment of attention- deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents aged 6 to 17 years.
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How Pharmacies Can Improve Reimbursement for Oncology DrugsPharmacists can play a role in the drug reimbursement process for oncology products, which are among the most expensive of all pharmaceuticals.
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Trends in High-Cost Generic Drug Utilization and SpendThe prevalence and proportion of spend on high-cost generic drugs is examined.
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Nonprescription Medication TrendsNonprescription medications provide $102 billion in value to the US health care system annually.
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Evaluating the Efficacy of Adjunctive Therapies Used to Treat COVID-19: The Role of Famotidine, Melatonin, and ThiamineH2-receptor antagonists, melatonin, and thiamine are some of the adjuvant treatments being evaluated for patients with COVID-19 due to their various immune-enhancing properties and possible antiviral effects.
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The Brave New World of 340B: Where Do We Go From Here?It's been nearly a year since the new 340B payment rule implemented by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services went into effect.
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Putting Data to Work in Specialty PharmaWith the right technology and information, we can better understand everything from clinical best practices to patient behaviors and even operational efficiencies.
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Six Responsibilities for Pharmacy Students Within an Institutional Setting During COVID-19By using a positive outlook on these circumstances, pharmacy students can learn many lessons that will set them up for success in the future.
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Adherence to PrEP Remains a ChallengeEvent-driven PrEP is initiated 2-24 hours ahead of sexual activity, but the most common method of HIV PrEP is a daily oral pill.
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Effectiveness and Costs of Biologics in Veterans With Rheumatoid ArthritisThis study applied a validated algorithm to estimate the effectiveness and costs of the index biologic used by 4696 US veterans with rheumatoid arthritis.
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Show Me the Value: Tomorrow's Care for Today's PatientsThe shift from a fee-for-service to a fee-for-value model in pharmacy means an increased emphasis on clinical outcomes.
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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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PARP Inhibitors: A Novel Approach to Treating Ovarian CancerPARP inhibitors are novel therapies with indication focused on ovarian cancer; however, new agents are being studied for other cancers as well.
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How Pharma Can Strike the Right Balance Between Control and Flexibility in IT Quality SystemsPharma companies struggle to find the right balance between rigid quality systems and risk-based flexible quality systems.
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New Rules on Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccinations: Applicability to PharmaciesCMS Interim Final Rule on mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for all facilities participating in Medicare and Medicaid potentially impacts pharmacies that provide services under a contract or arrangement with these facilities.
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Value-Based Benefit Design and Healthcare Utilization in Asthma, Hypertension, and DiabetesA value-based benefit design program for prescription medications for asthma, hypertension, and diabetes could result in increased prescription use and decreased healthcare utilization and costs.
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Bipolar Disorder: Treating Both Ends of the SpectrumAt the time of writing, Dr. Striker was a psychiatry pharmacy resident at the Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), a pharmacist at Huron Hospital, and a relief pharmacist with Target Pharmacy. Dr. Fuller is a clinical pharmacy specialist in psychiatry at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VAMC, a clinical pharmacy specialist in psychiatry with Lexi-Comp Inc, an associate clinical professor of psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University, and an adjunct associate professor of clinical pharmacy at the University of Toledo.
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AstraZeneca's BrilintaThe FDA approved Brilinta (ticagrelor) for reducing the rate of thrombotic cardiovascular events in patients with acute coronary syndrome when taken with aspirin.
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Interning with the United States PharmacopeiaTo truly become the best versions of ourselves, it is important to constantly seek challenges that expand our personal limits and horizons.
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CDC Makes Recommendations for Preserving Brain HealthFew drugs are available to address cognitive decline, but dietary changes, mental and physical activity, and social engagement can all help.
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Patient-Centered Care: Warfarin Nonadherence in Patients with Mental Health ConditionsThe influence of mental illness on adherence among patients who should be taking warfarin is not well understood.
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Drug Utilization Patterns in Patients With Alzheimer's DiseaseThe proportion of Americans diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease (AD) is projected to increase almost 2-fold over the next couple of decades due to size of the Baby Boom generation compared with the total US population.
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Handling Professional Ghosting in PharmacyIf you are either seeking employment or want to move forward with your career, understanding the consequences of professional ghosting is a must in 2020.
