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Oncology Pharmacy Education Network: Finding Solutions TogetherThe Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) Oncology Pharmacy Education Network (OPEN) provides resources that are pharmacist driven and developed.
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Dolutegravir Is Susceptible to Chelation-Type InteractionsCommon medications containing polyvalent cations should be separated to prevent decreased absorption of the HIV therapy.
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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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Regulatory Solution Needed as Gray Market for Diverted and Counterfeit OTC Devices GrowsGray market diagnostic OTC medical devices pose substantial health and safety risks to patients.
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Patterns of Specific Testing for Patients With Chronic Myelogenous LeukemiaStudy assessed chemotherapy use in patients with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) to determine how use of CML-specific tests impacted drug selection and modification.
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Understanding and Navigating Specialty and Orphan Drug Challenges in the 340B ProgramFailure to recognize the interests of manufacturers to ensure proper use of 340B pricing may result in 340B hospitals missing the opportunity to secure and retain discounts on key orphan and specialty drugs or may render them unable to access the drugs at all.
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Cost-Effectiveness of Docetaxel-Cyclophosphamide Versus Doxorubicin-Cyclophosphamide for Breast CancerCompared with doxorubicin plus cyclophosphamide, docetaxel plus cyclophosphamide was highly cost-effective for adjuvant treatment of operable breast cancer.
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Pharmacy Technicians to Play a Key Role in Upcoming Flu SeasonOn August 4, 2021, the Biden administration expanded the authority of pharmacy technicians under the PREP Act to allow pharmacy technicians to administer adult flu vaccines during the 2021-2022 flu season.
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CANDOR Creates a Safer Health Care SystemNow in 4 states, the program allows providers to admit errors without worry about legal ramifications in the courtroom.
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Finally Getting Real: BiosimilarsNew guidelines and standards have facilitated a robust pipeline of biosimilars in the United States.
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Pharmacy Work Flow: Improving EfficiencyImplementing a more efficient pharmacy system can have benefits for both patients and employees.
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Taking Medication in Diabetes Self-Management: Issues and Recommendations for Reducing BarriersThis paper considers opportunities and barriers relating to medication taking and self-management by people with diabetes and related conditions as discussed during an invitational symposium.
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Discover Nontraditional Pharmacy Practices from Industry to Specialty Pharmacy and MoreSpecialty pharmacies are molding the future of pharmacy and they offer the opportunity to practice clinical pharmacy. As you contemplate your next step, here are several nontraditional options available to you.
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Sunovion Pharmaceuticals' LatudaThe FDA approved Sunovion Pharmaceuticals' Latuda (lurasidone HCL), an atypical antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia in adults 18 years and older.
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Potential Gender Differences of Exenatide in Outpatients With Type 2 Diabetes MellitusIn outpatients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, persistent exenatide treatment lowered glycated hemoglobin and hyperglycemia in both genders. Waist circumference and body weight were more reduced in women.
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Alzheimer's Disease: Maximizing Cognition and FunctionThe decision to initiate treatment for Alzheimer's disease should be made with specific patient and caregiver goals in mind.
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Treating the Cold Sore, Not Just the SymptomsDr. Pelegrin is a pharmacy manager with Publix Supermarkets in Miami, Fla, and an associate clinical professor at the University of Florida, Gainesville.
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All Pharmacies Are Not the Same: Community Pharmacy QualityPatients and other stakeholders need to be able to compare pharmacies based on standardized, transparent metrics with a measurement system to make informed decisions.
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CAREERS IN ACADEMIA: FULFILLING REWARDS AND OPPORTUNITIESDr. MacKinnon is vice president of academic affairs at the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.
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Lifelong Learning and Certification in Specialty PharmacyEarning the CSP credential demonstrates a commitment to practice excellence and provides lifelong learning and growth within the specialty pharmacy industry and is a key indicator to employers, manufacturers, patients, payers, other health care providers, and the public that a professional is an expert in specialty pharmaceuticals.
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Advise Patients on Supplements for Cardiovascular HealthEncouraging patients to take a proactive approach to their heart health can have great benefits
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Prescribing Patterns of Novel Anticoagulants Within a Statewide Multispecialty PracticeWhile warfarin remains the most commonly prescribed anticoagulant, novel anticoagulant use appears to be increasing especially among cardiologists. With new indications for these agents, uptake in prescribing by primary care providers is likely to increase.
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Out-of-Pocket Healthcare Expenditures and Caps in Patients With Chronic ConditionsA small proportion of patients with chronic conditions have very high healthcare expenditures, and a trend was observed toward increasing coinsurance requirements.
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FDA Approves Ebola Rapid TestThe FDA issued an emergency use authorization for an antigen rapid test (ReEBOV/Corgenix) to detect Ebola Zaire virus.
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Refrigeration in Hospital Pharmacy: A Penny Test for Your Thoughts?The "penny in a cup" test offers general information about a freezer's temperature, but it lacks the necessary sensitivity to determine whether frozen medications are kept in the desired temperature range.
