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Patient-Controlled Analgesia: Pharmacy Haven or Nursing Nightmare?Patient-controlled analgesia typically consists of opioids or local anesthetics, but it may also include non-opioid analgesics or other medications.
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Little Pills, Big Risks: The Untold Dangers of Referring to Low-Dose Aspirin as 'Baby Aspirin’Aspirin, known as acetylsalicylic acid, has been marketed in ways that have de-emphasized potential risks to children.
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Comprehensive Management of Multiple Sclerosis: The Vital Role of PharmacistsMultiple sclerosis is a debilitating disease affecting many Americans. Pharmacists can help patients control the symptoms that impact their quality of life.
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Sleep and Treatments in InsomniaPharmacists should be vigilant in recognizing medications that are causing insomnia in a patient's profile or electronic medical record.
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Developing a Health-System Controlled Substance Monitoring ProgramIt is vital to have a robust controlled substance monitoring program to promptly identify and mitigate drug diversion.
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Updates on 2022 Changes to the American Diabetes Association Standards of CareMetformin has been the drug of choice for the treatment of diabetes since the 1950s, but new changes suggest the consideration of SGLT-2 inhibitors or GLT-1 agonists.
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50 Years of Progress: Unlocking Stem Cell Transplantation for All PatientsThis year the world’s first stem cell register celebrates its 50th anniversary.
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Rare Disease Day 2022: The Pharmacist’s RolePharmacists hold a vastly underrecognized role within the care team—a role that offers a unique approach toward the therapeutic management of rare diseases.
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Time to Address the Management of Antiphospholipid SyndromeIt is vital for health care teams to recognize the signs and symptoms of antiphospholipid syndrome and to identify the severity of a patient’s diagnosis based on their aPL profile.
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Learning in Lockdown: Adapting a Reproductive Health Campaign for Pandemic LifeAlthough COVID-19 paused our original plans, we were ultimately able to reach more people than we ever could have via in-person presentations alone.
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Help Patients Manage Cold and Flu SymptomsConsider patients' disease states, medication regimens, and other regularly used nonprescription drugs.
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Does Intermittent Fasting Work?Eating regimen shows many health benefits, but the diet may not be appropriate for all patients.
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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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Bronchitis: When To Take It SeriouslyPharmacists can debunk the myths and provide the facts about treatment for bronchitis.
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Early Screening Is Key in Colorectal CancerNew treatments with biological agents and vaccines are creating a pathway for patients with metastatic CRC.
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CMS' Newly Released Quality Measure Development Plan: Current Landscape and Potential ImpactPursuant to the Medicare Access & CHIP Reauthorization Act, CMS has released a draft Measure Development Plan detailing steps the federal government will take to incorporate measuring and reporting of quality measurements.
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Antineoplastic Enzyme Inhibitor Drug Trend Utilization in the United StatesIncreases in the number of cancer cases being diagnosed and treated likely will drive cost trends for antineoplastic enzyme inhibitors.
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Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances: A Tool to Help Promote Better Patient CareThis study presents the first information available regarding enablement and use by state and area characteristics of electronic prescribing of controlled substances by prescribers and pharmacy systems in from an e-prescribing network.
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Adherence Takes Hit During PandemicResulting economic decline Is forces many to make hard choices about medications, but pharmacists can increase awareness and offer solutions.
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Helping Patients Manage Cardiovascular DiseaseAdherence to medications can aid in preventing and treating CVD.
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Convergence: Is Bigger Better?The power of the payer in the specialty space continues to grow in the era of health care consolidation.
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Acute Bronchitis and Rhinosinusitis: Perspectives From Antimicrobial StewardshipThe overuse of antimicrobials is associated with antimicrobial resistance, which is now a global crisis.
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Putting Pharmacies in Clinics: An Innovative Approach to Improving Medication AdherenceThe Practice Advancement Initiative from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists seeks to transform how pharmacists care for patients by empowering the pharmacy team to take responsibility for medication-use outcomes."
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The Value of Integration in a Health System Specialty Pharmacy Hepatitis C ProgramIntegrated, coordinated care and access to the electronic medical record provide many unique opportunities to enhance overall care and decrease costs associated with hepatitis C therapy.
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The Challenge of Specialty Pharmacy: Mitigating Costs While Providing Quality CareThe cost of complex therapies is soaring, and the challenge is to deliver access to these medications in the most cost-effective and clinically appropriate site of service.
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Managing Complexity in OncologyRecently published data from a survey of commercial health plans reveal the latest trends and emerging strategies in oncology management.
