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When Will a Vaccine Be Ready?As we head into flu season, count on Directions in Health-System Pharmacy™ to continue to report on the latest developments on COVID-19.
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Local Health Care Partnerships Are Strongly Associated With Successful Enhanced Community Pharmacy ServicesIncorporating community pharmacists into team-based care models is recommended as a strategy for improving health care access and quality while reducing health care costs.
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Atypical Antipsychotic-Induced Type 2 DiabetesPatients with schizophrenia and other disorders who take atypical antipsychotics should be monitored for an increased risk for diabetes.
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Trends in Statin Treatment Costs and Potential Impact of Novel TherapiesGeneric atorvastatin led to an increase in generic dispensing rate and a reduction in the cost of treatment for patients requiring cholesterol-lowering treatment. The upcoming introduction of the PCSK9 inhibitor may change this trend.
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2010 Next-Generation Pharmacist and Entrepreneur of the Year: Mark AuritIn 2010, Mark Aurit won the Entrepreneur of the Year category and went on to be named the inaugural Next-Generation Pharmacist.
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Glycemic Control and CVD: Making Sense of the StudiesPatients with diabetes have a 2- to 4-fold higher risk of stroke and death from heart disease; the counseling implications are discussed here.
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Synergies Identified Between Health Systems and Home Infusion PharmaciesPartnerships are key between home infusion and hospitals to alleviate costs on the health system.
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Some of Health Care's Biggest Names Also Top HIPAA Violators, Investigation FindsThe public interest journalism group ProPublica examined records from 2011 through 2014 and found that not only are HIPAA violations common, but they also typically go unpunished.
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Specialty Pharmacists Play a Vital Part in the Treatment of Hepatitis CPharmacists provide medication expertise that is essential to both the patient and the health care team in the treatment of hepatitis C.
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Malignant Melanoma: The Implications of Cost for Stakeholder InnovationAn activity-based cost accounting model of melanoma care was used to identify key cost drivers and opportunities for stakeholder innovation.
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Generational Impact on Prescription Drug Trend: Part 2This retrospective study of 558.9 million prescription claims explores how member age demographics affect prescription drug trends and provides top therapeutic classes by generation.
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Pharmacists Reaching Out: The Pharmacist Role in Management of Psoriasis and Psoriatic ArthritisThis Continuing Education activity is supported by an educational grant from Lilly.
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Pharmacy Students and InternsCan we teach effective habits? Is there a blueprint for helping pharmacy students and interns be more proactive, prioritize more efficiently, and embrace a strong work ethic?
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Successful Implementation of Student-Driven Virtual Transitions of Care Model During the COVID-19 PandemicVirtual transitions of care services are a valuable and viable opportunity for students to progress to graduation and gain valuable experience in preparation for professional employment.
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Costs of Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum and Fasciectomy for Dupuytren's ContractureA retrospective cohort analysis was conducted to compare disease-specific healthcare resource utilization and the costs of collagenase clostridium histolyticum and fasciectomy among adult Dupuytren’s contracture patients.
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Thoughts About CVS Health and AetnaCVS Health has reportedly placed a bid to buy Aetna, one of the nation’s largest health insurers.
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Cycloset® (bromocriptine mesylate) Tablets: A Novel Treatment for the Management of Type 2 Diabetes in AdultsCycloset (quick-release formulation of bromocriptine mesylate), a dopamine D2 agonist, is a novel agent recently approved by the FDA for type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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Pharmacists: Pivotal Players in the Biosimilars Treatment ParadigmAn understanding of biosimilars will be essential for patient consults and education.
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The Comparative Value of 3 Electronic Sources of Medication DataCombining medication history information from multiple sources improves the completeness and accuracy of the medication information.
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Change Together for the BetterAs we grow and mature, our thoughts and opinions inevitably change as we gain experience and wisdom.
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Going Back to Get Ahead: Transitioning from Pharmacist to Pharmacy ResidentGraduating from pharmacy school is significant milestone for pharmacists, as it marks their long-awaited transition from student to professional and the beginning of their career.
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How Pharmacy Technicians Can Be Certified to Administer Immunizations in 2020Pharmacy technicians are garnering support from key industry leaders as they rally for more active roles and responsibility.
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Costs of Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum and Fasciectomy for Dupuytren's ContractureA retrospective cohort analysis was conducted to compare disease-specific healthcare resource utilization and the costs of collagenase clostridium histolyticum and fasciectomy among adult Dupuytren’s contracture patients.
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Cost-Effectiveness of Live Attenuated Versus Inactivated Influenza Vaccine Among ChildrenVaccination with trivalent live attenuated versus inactivated influenza vaccine in children aged 2 to 17 years is cost saving or cost-effective depending on the severity of the influenza season.
