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Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Helping Patients Access Appropriate Treatment in an Era of Investigation and DiscoveryThis Continuing Education activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Allergan Inc. and Prometheus Laboratories, Inc.
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The Pharmacist’s Role in Maximizing HIV Antiretroviral TherapyThrough ongoing quarterly targeted medication counseling follow-up sessions, the pharmacist may identify ART noncompliance.
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Real-World Immunoglobulin Dose Adjustments and Impact on Utilization and CostsReal-world dose adjustments occurred in patients with primary immunodeficiency who switched from intravenous immunoglobulin to subcutaneous immunoglobulin 20%, with resulting implications for payers, patients, and plasma collection and supply.
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ABCs of Avoiding Microvascular Comorbidities of DiabetesDr. Santamarina is an assistant professor of pharmacy practice at Palm Beach Atlantic University, Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy, West Palm Beach, Fla.
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Ensuring Health Equity in Vaccination Access: How Pharmacies Can Work With Community OrganizationsCommunity pharmacies and organizations can collaborate to tailor strategies and interventions and address the challenges and specific needs of the community.
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Use of Multiple Sclerosis Disease-Modifying Therapies During COVID-19 PandemicIn the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, neurologists are concerned that immunosuppressive treatments for multiple sclerosis and other disorders have significant risks.
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Comparing Direct Medical Costs of OnabotulinumtoxinA With Other Common Overactive Bladder InterventionsThis cost analysis demonstrated that onabotulinumtoxinA is one of the least-costly treatment options for inadequately managed overactive bladder syndrome.
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Metastatic Breast Cancer UpdatesIncremental gains in survival and new targeted agents in the pipeline offer promise.
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Cannabidiol Gets Thumbs Up from Federal AgenciesThe FDA approved cannabidiol (CBD) last year for the treatment of seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut and Dravet syndromes in patients aged 2 years and older. As pharmacists, we will likely be called upon as experts in CBD therapeutics.
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Through Thick and Thin: Using Anticlotting DrugsHelping patients understand their regimen can boost adherence.
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Direct and Indirect Cost Burden of Chronic Hepatitis CAn estimation of the direct healthcare and indirect work-loss cost burden of chronic HCV using health insurance claims covering 13 million individuals.
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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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Consider Transdisciplinary Approach to Pain in Patients with CancerManaging cancer pain is a challenge for patients and providers alike.
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Challenges, Opportunities Mark Health Care Landscape in 2022Burnout, drug and technician shortages, home care, remote work, and telehealth continue to trend
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Poison Control Centers Offer Unique Opportunities for PharmacistsMore than $45 million in health care expenditures is prevented, and that money saved, annually by Arizona’s 2 poison control centers. But what do they do?
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A Predictive Modeling Primer for Specialty PharmacyAs the industry focuses more on value-based care, predictive modeling allows pharmacies to shift their services from a one-size-fits-all approach to a personalized, high-touch strategy.
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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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Current Tech Hurdles in Specialty Pharmacy Lead to a Decrease in Effective CareLost within the fast-paced specialty pharmacy environment are updates to pharmacy software systems that can accommodate the ever-growing needs of patients.
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Pancreatic Cancer Has a Growing Array of Treatment OptionsHowever, early diagnosis still presents challenges and limits treatment options.
