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Pilot Pharmacoeconomic Analysis of Serum-derived Bovine Immunoglobulin Use in IBDThis pilot study analyzes the cost savings of utilizing a prescription medical food, serum-derived bovine immunoglobulin/protein isolate, for the management of inflammatory bowel disease in a small cohort.
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Increased COPD Prevalence Linked with ArthritisA recent study found the prevalence of COPD was nearly 50% higher among patients with arthritis compared with those without arthritis, even after adjusting for sociodemographic characteristics, risk behaviors, frequent distress, and asthma status.
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Duration of Antibiotic Therapy: General PrinciplesDeciding on the duration of antimicrobial therapy for an infection is neither straightforward nor simple.
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Optimize Clostridiodides difficile Tests and DiagnosisThe easiest way to avoid misdiagnosis, inappropriate treatment, and potential loss of reimbursement is to prevent unsuitable testing.
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Caught in the Middle: Proposed CMS Changes Could Place Specialty Pharmacy Between Patient and DrugPatient assistance programs are often the difference between accessing the drug and increasing abandonment rate.
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Pharmacists, Nurses Improve Medication Communication, Patient Experience Through Development of Medication Safety Patient Education ProgramGiven the increasing value of patient satisfaction in determining the quality of care in the hospital reimbursement model, research is flourishing with a focus on identifying the factors that could positively influence patient satisfaction outcomes.
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Prepare for Anaphylaxis in School-Aged ChildrenPharmacists can educate caregivers and patients about proper epinephrine delivery technique.
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340B Vendor SelectionAmong the most important members of the 340B team of a covered entity (CE) are the software vendors.
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US Primary Care Providers' Use of Over-the-Counter Medications for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Chronic ConstipationThe perception and utilization of OTC medications among primary care providers for gastroesophageal reflux disease and chronic constipation shows a need for improved patient education on these medications.
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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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Use of Target-Specific Oral Anticoagulants for Venous ThromboembolismAccording to FDA-approved labeling, use of dabigatran and edoxaban for acute VTE treatment requires 5 to 10 days of parenteral anticoagulation.
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Pharmacists Play a Vital Role in Asthma ManagementMedications can play an important role in asthma management. Therefore, adherence to medications is important to optimize treatment and improve quality of life.
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Eating Weird Objects? You May Have PicaThe other day I began watching television and a show was on that you may all be familiar with called “My Strange Addiction.
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Merck and NanoString Announce Clinical Research Collaboration to Develop an Immune-Related Gene Expression Assay for Use in the Development Program for KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab)Merck and NanoString Technologies, Inc. today announced a clinical research collaboration to develop an assay that will optimize immune-related gene expression signatures.
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Will US Senate Address Pay-for-Delay Agreements?A controversial aspect of the operation of pharmaceutical manufacturing firms that continues to be an issue is the use of “pay-for-delay” contracts.
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Digital Health: Smart InhalersSmart inhalers have the potential to address the challenges faced by patients and health care professionals in the management of respiratory diseases.
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Rare Pharmacy Emerges From Specialty, Part 3The series concludes looking at the proposition that patients with rare and devastating disorders require and deserve a higher acuity of care and service that only an accredited rare pharmacy can deliver.
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Rehospitalizations and Direct Medical Costs for cSSSI: Linezolid Versus VancomycinAmong commercially insured patients treated with linezolid or vancomycin following cSSSI-related hospitalization, linezolid was associated with significantly lower rehospitalization rates and total direct medical costs.
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Impact of Hyaluronic Acid Injections on Pain Management Medications UtilizationThis study assessed the impact of initiating hyaluronic acid injections on pain management pharmacotherapies utilization patterns in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
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High-Value Medications: Preserving Value after a Frosty FlounderThe pharmaceutical industry continually develops novel therapeutics, many of which require refrigeration and are associated with high costs. In the event of such temperature excursions as a breach in the cold chain protocol, pharmacists are looked upon as experts who can deter- mine whether medications are still viable.
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The Unique Competencies of Oncology PharmacySpecialty pharmacists are instrumental in addressing the particular needs of patients undergoing highly specialized cancer treatments.
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Novel Therapies in Atopic DermatitisAtopic dermatitis (AD) is among the most common chronic inflammatory skin disorders in the Western world, with studies suggesting that 10.7% of the US population is affected.
