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Walgreens Split-Fill Case Study: Preventing Waste Through Extension of a Cost-Saving ProgramAs part of its pharmacist-driven ConnectedCare Oral Oncology Program, Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy recently conducted a unique 3-month monitored-dispense pilot program, which reflects continued innovation, additional cost savings, and improved health care system communication.
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What Are the Drug Supply Chain Security Act's Key Provisions?The purpose of the drug supply chain security act (DSCSA) was to create an electronic system to track and trace certain prescription drugs in the United States.
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Persistence With Antiarrhythmics and the Impact on Atrial Fibrillation–Related OutcomesRetrospective analysis of claims data showed that persistence with amiodarone and sotalol was generally poor.
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Burden of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease: Systematic Literature ReviewThe authors present a review of the literature for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease to characterize its impact on patients and healthcare systems.
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Vitamin E Research: Current Science and Future DirectionsFree Radical Biology and Medicine has published a review of emerging aspects and future directions of vitamin E research in its November 2016 issue.
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Virtual Verification Elevates TechniciansStaying on track with immunizations means modifying workflows and reallocating pharmacy staff time.
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Breast Cancer Armamentarium Offers New Options for PatientsMost women with breast cancer receive treatment post surgery, such as chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and radiation. Targeted therapy is useful against cancers that have spread to distant parts of the body.
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Mental Health Effects Since the Start of COVID-19More than one-third of Americans report that COVID-19 has had a serious impact on their mental health.
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Talking to Patients With Depression Is EssentialDiscuss symptoms, treatment options, and adverse effects to help those who suffer adhere to their medication regimens.
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Patient-Centered Multidisciplinary Care Key to Value-based Care2019 Pharmacy Quality Alliance Annual Meeting included discussions on measures to improve medication services and how pharmacists can play a larger role in the multidisciplinary care team.
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Experiential Interprofessional Education Programs Can Improve Diabetes CareEighty percent of patients with diabetes have uncontrolled blood sugars, blood pressures, or cholesterol.
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LinkedIn to Pharmacy: A Student Pharmacist's GuideDeveloping industry connections is crucial for aspiring pharmacists.
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FDA Updates HIV Drug Label to Include Dosing for Pregnant PatientsThe FDA updated the labeling for rilipivirine (Edurant) for the treatment of HIV-positive pregnant patients who were on stable treatment prior to conception and who are virologically suppressed.
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The Evolution of the HIV Epidemic and the Role of Pharmacists: Where Are We 35 Years Later?In June of 1981 an unspeakable new disease entered the public consciousness in the United States and it did so quickly and unexpectedly, leaving illness, tragedy, and death in its wake.
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Unlocking the Data Gold Mine for Specialty PharmaciesSpecialty pharmacy needs to raise the bar in data management and be ready for tomorrow as well as deliver superior patient care.
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Senior Care Pharmacy: One Exploding Population, Many Career Paths (Part 4)In this final installment of this Pharmacy Careers® series, Sharon F. Clackum, PharmD, BCGP, CDM, FASCP, president of Rx Answers, LLC, tells her senior care pharmacy story.
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Pain Management in End-Stage Renal DiseaseRecently we have received an increasing number of requests for consults on patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD) or with end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
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Demographic Characteristics of Asthma Subjects Associated With Stepping Down From Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol Combination TherapyPatients on fluticasone propionate/salmeterol maintenance therapy who have more frequent physician interactions, especially interactions with asthma specialists, may be more likely have their controller medication reduced.
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Making It Through ASHP Midyear: Advice from FellowsThe ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition gives pharmacy students the chance to learn more about postdoctoral training programs, including fellowship and residency opportunities.
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Heparin Use in Patients with a History of Heparin-Induced ThrombocytopeniaIs it ever appropriate to use heparin in patients with a history of HIT?
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Pharmacosynchrony: Road Map to Transformation in Pharmacy Benefit ManagementPharmacosynchrony is the application of innovative clinical, analytic, and technologic pharmacy solutions to drive improved care coordination and higher-quality, more patient-centered care.
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New Non-Hormonal Contraceptive Gel Found to Be EffectiveLactic acid, citric acid, and potassium bitartrate is a prescription combination, non-hormonal contraceptive gel found to be 86.3% effective with typical use.
