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American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2010: Recap for PharmacistsGroundbreaking studies on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of stroke and heart disease were presented at the American Heart Association's scientific meeting in November.
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Trial Initiated for Long-Lasting Injectable PrEP to Block HIV TransmissionHIV drug trial will evaluate cabotegravir’s performance as a pre-exposure prophylaxis.
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Asembia Summit Illustrates Growth in Specialty PharmacySummit provides comprehensive mix of content and education, including clinical, financial, supply chain, and industry trends.Â
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Medication Use in Bariatric Surgery: Evaluation of Perioperative AdjustmentsA retrospective evaluation to assess whether medications for patients undergoing bariatric procedures are effectively optimized to ensure safe medication transitioning.
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New Flu Guidelines Seek to Improve Vaccination RatesSeasonal flu should be a concern to any pharmacist who provides patient care in any type of setting.
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Medication Safety: The Key to an American Health CrisisA Message from American Pharmacists Association (APhA) President-elect, Dr. Sandra Leal.
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Alcon Laboratories, Inc's IlevroIlevro (nepafenac ophthalmic suspension) is approved to reduce pain and inflammation resulting from cataract surgery.
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Vaccination Becomes Hot-Button Issue as Measles Outbreak GrowsThe recent California measles outbreak appears to have galvanized the public's attention in a way earlier outbreaks have not, putting the anti-vaccine movement on the defensive.
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Pharmacist Feature Friday: A Pharmacist's Compassion Inspired Me to Attend Pharmacy SchoolAn interaction with passionate pharmacist and co-worker caused E. Ashley Gulyas, PharmD, to enroll in pharmacy school after nearly a decade of work as a pharmacy technician.
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An Intermittent Reinforcement Platform to Increase Adherence to MedicationsAn automated reinforcement platform was shown to increase statin adherence by 34.6%.
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CMS Under Increased Pressure to Make Accurate Payments for Prescription DrugsThe Office of Inspector General has called upon of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to make the reduction of improper payments for prescription drugs a priority in 2015.
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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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Greater Health Care Lessons for Pharmacy and Beyond in the COVID-19 CrisisThe COVID-19 pandemic shows that pharmacists can serve as nationally recognized providers and can contribute greatly to policy as it pertains to disease management, outbreaks, and workplace safety.
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Lasmiditan For the Acute Treatment of Migraine: An Opportunity For PharmacistsDespite triptan availability as a migraine-specific rescue, the global burden of migraine morbidity remains high.
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Maintaining Compliance in the Global Pharmacovigilance LandscapeA satisfactory system for the collection and reporting of adverse events is increasingly important as manufacturers place additional requirements on their specialty pharmacy and health care provider partners, and these needs go beyond the United States.
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A Health-System Perspective: The Evolution of the Pharmacist's RoleHealth systems offer numerous opportunities for an expanded pharmacist role in integrated care delivery.
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Pharmacists Should Encourage Patients With Arthritis to Stay ActiveA lack of physical activity leads to a higher risk of depression among patients with rheumatic diseases.
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OTC Focus Case Studies: InfluenzaLearn about OTC preventions for influenza, handling flu and diabetes, and more.
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Nonadherence Is a NonstarterPatient nonadherence to medication is a well-known problem plaguing health care. For this reason, many quality measures now focus on improving adherence.
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Self-care Tips for Pharmacists on the FrontlinePharmacists are routinely putting others ahead of themselves and may not be sure how to find time for self-care.
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The Evolution of Accountable Care Organizations and the Role of PharmacistsWhen an ACO succeeds in both delivering high-quality care and spending health care dollars more wisely, it will share in the savings it achieves for the Medicare program.
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Manage Acute Pain in Those Using OpioidsPharmacists play a vital role in managing regimens and ensuring proper compliance.
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Medicare Claim Processors' Reimbursement and G-CSF Choice Among Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma PatientsUsing the SEER-Medicare database, we found negative association between Medicare claim processors“related physician's chemotherapy reimbursement and their prescription of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor for non-Hodgkin lymphoma patients.
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Management of Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseAn Effective Treatment Plan Is Crucial for Patients with Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
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Potential Gender Differences of Exenatide in Outpatients With Type 2 Diabetes MellitusIn outpatients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, persistent exenatide treatment lowered glycated hemoglobin and hyperglycemia in both genders. Waist circumference and body weight were more reduced in women.
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New Treatments for Migraines on the HorizonMajor changes may be coming for the prevention of persistent migraines.
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Resource Use Among Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation PatientsThis study assesses comparative resource use for patients given a new diagnosis of nonvalvular atrial fibrillation treated with dabigatran or warfarin in a real-world setting.
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Pandemic Pricing: The Risks and Rewards of Fast-Tracking Value-Based Drug EvaluationsAs we consider the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic and the release of remdesivir, ICER’s expedited evaluation raises some questions related to value-based pricing evaluations.
