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Call 911, Administer CPR/AED!Delaying CPR can drastically reduce a patient;s chances of surviving a medical emergency. Knowing the American Heart Association's new guidelines ensures a quick and effective response.
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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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The Drug Isn't Available, So What Now?Ramifications of shortages can be severe, but the FDA and ASHP have suggested solutions.
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The Specialty Healthcare Benefits CouncilThe Pharmacy & Therapeutics Society has become the Specialty Healthcare Benefits Council (SHBC).
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Updates in Antimicrobial Stewardship: What Do Health System Pharmacists Need to Consider?Among the most important initiatives affecting health systems in the United States in 2017 was The Joint Commission (TJC) mandate requiring antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programs at all acute-care and critical-access hospitals in the country.
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Identification of Drug Therapy Opportunities with Oral ChemotherapyThere is a need for continued adverse event management for patients receiving oral chemotherapy due to the high incidence of adverse events and discontinuation rates. Pharmacists play a unique role in helping patients manage complicated dosing regimens, drug interactions, and adverse event profiles of oral chemotherapy.
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Predictors of Response to Anti-Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha Therapies in Rheumatoid ArthritisMethotrexate >15 mg weekly and adalimumab as first-line therapy were positive predictors of anti-TNF-a response in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
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COVID-19 Vaccines: FDA Approved, EUA, and in the PipelineClinical testing of COVID-19 vaccine efficacy has led to the first FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine, Comirnaty.
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A Script for Change: Improving Medication AdherenceSouth Dakota State University student pharmacists are working to improve medication adherence through the 'Script Your Future' campaign.
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A Student Pharmacist's Guide to the Flu VaccineWe all dread the signs every flu season: runny nose, sore throat, muscle aches, and fever.
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Focus on Evidence-Based Medicine: Improving Patient Outcomes and Managing Healthcare CostsThis brief commentary emphasizes the importance of applying evidence-based practices to ensure the safe and effective use of specialty medications to optimize treatment outcomes and minimize healthcare costs.
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Clinical Use of Generic Injectable Drugs in Hospitalized PatientsIn acute-patient-care settings, injectable drugs are used ubiquitously. Injectables offer several advantages over other administration routes, including precise and adjustable dosing, predictable bioavailability, and fast onset of action.
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New Student Guide to Preparing for a Career in Specialty PharmacyA how-to guide for pharmacy school students interested in pursuing a career in specialty pharmacy.
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Better Value, Better Care: How Value-based Management Models Can Improve Health and Lower Costs in Specialty PharmacyThe introduction of preferred formulary status for lower-cost generics was the first example of value-based pharmacy benefit management.
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Many Choices for Pharmacists Counseling Osteoarthritis PatientsDr. Pelegrin is a pharmacy manager with Publix and an associate clinical professor at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy (UF COP). At the time of this writing, Dr. Torres was a PharmD candidate at the UF COP.
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Psoriasis Treatment Cost Comparison: Biologics Versus Home PhototherapyAn estimation and comparison of the cost of home phototherapy versus biologics over a 3-year time horizon in patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.
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Immunization Administration During Coronavirus Disease PandemicIn addition to adhering to the CDC recommendations, pharmacies should consider workflow changes intended to minimize risk to both patients and the pharmacy staff providing immunization services.
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Cognitive Impairment Becoming More Common in Patients with HIVPrevalence of cognitive impairment has increased among the HIV population while services for diagnosing and treating afflicted individuals remains scarce.
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Study Finds VA Education Program Improves Quality of Care for Older VeteransProgram establishes criteria to specify potentially inappropriate medications to avoid prescribing to older adults or should be used with caution when combined with other prescriptions.
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Association Between Sustained Glycated Hemoglobin Control and Healthcare CostsTotal cost of care for patients whose glycated hemoglobin levels were
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Comparative Effectiveness of Fidaxomicin for Treatment of Clostridium Difficile InfectionOur analysis models the clinical and economic value of fidaxomicin for the treatment of Clostridium difficile infection compared with metronidazole and vancomycin.
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Understanding Primary NonadherenceThe prevalence of primary nonadherence suggests that focusing solely on secondary nonadherence may miss an important piece of the puzzle.
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E-Cigarettes and Vaping: Another Cardiovascular Threat in Disguise?Since its introduction to the US market in 2003, questions have risen as to the safety, long-term consequences, and risk of cardiovascular detriments that e-cigarettes pose to users.
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Health Information Technology: Facilitating an Evolution in Health CareThe use of health information technology empowers pharmacists to provide enhanced care by harnessing a wealth of actionable information.
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Recent Pharmacy School GraduatesPharmacy students, particularly the graduating class of 2020, have been uniquely affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
