Research may lead to gel that prevents transmission of HIV, hepatitis C and the Ebola virus.
Efficacy, toxicity, and costs are all important components of formulating an appropriate care pathway for unresectable locoregionally advanced and metastatic NSCLC.
Pharmacists play an integral role and can improve patients’ quality of life with proper communication, counseling, and monitoring.
E-prescribing adoption has increased dramatically over the past decade. This study provides empirical evidence that utilization among adopters continues to increase, suggesting application “stickiness.â€
Necessary measures taken during the pandemic may exacerbate some underlying factors that can lead to decline.
There are many benefits to adopting and integrating new technological methods for hosting pharmacy organization events.
The success of PDUFA raises questions about additional funding to market nonprescription products.
As treatments for lung cancer move forward and patient care services continue to expand, the role of the pharmacist in oncology is critical.
This activity reviews the incidence and impact of opioid-induced constipation (OIC), discusses available treatment options, and what factors should be considered during formulary decisions for OIC.
People of all ages can develop acne, but many treatments are available.
Genetic sequencing of joint biopsies may identify which patients with rheumatoid arthritis may respond to therapy.
Adherence measurement can help patients achieve better outcomes.
In a world increasingly influenced by technology, there is ample opportunity to leverage automation within pharmacies that can not only improve operations, but support patient wellness.
Supermarket pharmacies match patient service offerings of chain drug stores and can offer pharmacists a fulfilling, patient-centered career.
A 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.
With the continued growth of the specialty pharmacy market, payers are employing an increasing number of cost and utilization management strategies to ensure proper use of specialty medications. Collaboration between specialty pharmacies and payers is essential.
With the introduction of biosimilars in the United States, there are several significant issues that will challenge those involved in formulary committees and benefit plans, as well as prescribers and pharmacists.
A qualitative survey and quantitative database analysis of US payers indicated that determining whether they receive value for their expenditures involves substantial challenges.
Each time a pharmacist immunizes a patient against one of the 27 infections for which a safe and effective vaccine exists, the profession continues to protect communities against diseases that wreaked havoc on generations.
A plethora of new research and CBD products have come on the market in a very short time since the Hemp Farming Act of 2018 removed hemp from Schedule I controlled substances.
Pharmacy residency programs offer postgraduate training to launch pharmacists from their formal education into successful careers.
Pharmacists can learn about educating patients on the risk of stroke in atrial fibrillation, monitoring anticoagulation therapy, and participating in disease management opportunities.
New ideas, new tools, and new collaborations among managed care, physicians, and pharmacy to optimize value in asthma management.
Expedited drug approvals may become a reality if Scott Gottlieb confirmed as head of FDA.
Recent prosecutions have heightened the risk for both market share discounts and discounts in lieu of service fees.