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Cost-Utility Analysis of Treatments for Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung CancerA national community-level study of Medicare patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer found that adding targeted therapy to chemotherapy regimens was not cost-effective.
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Patient Engagement Strategies for Immunization in a Community Pharmacy SettingPrior to vaccines, immunity to a disease was acquired solely through contracting the illness.
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The Role of Pharmacy Benefit Mangers in American Health Care: Pharmacy Concerns and Perspectives: Part 3There have been multiple concerns levied about PBM tactics that have led plan sponsors and pharmacy stakeholders to push back.
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Oxybutynin May Provide Hot Flash Treatment Option in Breast Cancer SurvivorsHot flashes are a huge problem across the general population, but even more so in breast cancer survivors.
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The Challenges and Rewards of Launching an Orphan DrugWith orphan drugs under the microscope, it's important to review the special circumstances and challenges of this group.
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Pharmacologic Treatment Challenges for IBDIrritable bowel disease, which is defined as chronic idiopathic inflammation of the digestive tract, affects 3.1 million adults in the United States.
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Economic Burden of Oral Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors Among Privately Insured Patients Diagnosed With Metastatic Renal Cell CarcinomaStudy investigate the economic burden from the total costs, private insurance reimbursement, and out-of-pocket costs for oral TKI agents among metastatic RCC patients.
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Fostering Rapid Innovation During a Time of CrisisPromoting an environment that allows for rapid problem-solving and execution under high stress is essential to face problems that are poorly understood and yet require rapid change.
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New Treatment for Progressive Multiple Sclerosis on the HorizonRelationship between MS and common herpes virus Epstein-Barr virus offer new treatment target.
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Presidential Candidate's Disclosure of Migraine Helps Increase AwarenessDiscussion around Michele Bachmann's condition has brought migraine management to the forefront.
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Drug Combination Leads to Progression-Free Survival in Patients With CancerA randomized clinical trial offers strong evidence that a combination of 2 targeted melanoma drugs when given continuously keeps cancer from growing or spreading longer compared with intermittent treatment.
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Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine (Kadcyla)This human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-targeted antibody-drug conjugate is approved for the treatment of patients with HER2-positive, metastatic breast cancer.
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Anticoagulation Monitoring: The Next Community Pharmacy Value PropositionAn independent pharmacy in Virginia provides patient care services through an anticoagulation clinic.
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Documenting 340B Value Is Key to SuccessThis helps ensure that participation increases access to and care of patients of the covered entity.
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Practice Economics and the Decision to Prescribe Oral OncolyticsThis paper explores the economic incentives that oncologists face when deciding between oral and intravenous oncolytics and their impact on prescribing behavior.
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Impact of Medicare Part D on Utilization and ExpendituresExamination of pharmacy behaviors before and after implementation indicated that restrictions in pharmacy benefits may not deter utilization for Part D.
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THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY: CONTRIBUTING TO BETTER MEDICINESDrs. Patel, Singh, and Whalen are postdoctoral fellows in the Rutgers Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program. Dr. Alexander is director of the Institute for Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowships, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Dr. Barone is professor and chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.
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Kicking the Habit With Combination Therapy: Updates in Tobacco Cessation TreatmentAs one of the most visible members of the health care team, pharmacists are uniquely positioned to assist and support patients in tobacco cessation.
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Tip of the Week: Learn Business Skills for the New PharmacistIn querying pharmacists about what is required to be successful, many so-called “soft skills” in the social and administrative sciences rise to the top, but more evidence is needed.
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Opportunities and Trends in Digital HealthThe past decade has seen a rapid expansion in technology adoption.
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Healthcare Utilization and Costs for Insured Patients With FibromyalgiaFibromyalgia was related to a pattern of initial increase in utilization and costs, followed by a decrease 7 to 12 months after diagnosis.
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The Remaking of Specialty PharmacyPharmacies with a vision of the future can participate in this thriving market. Small chains and even retailers are establishing a foothold in specialty pharmacy, and they are thriving, while traditional retailers are finding ways to participate actively.
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Consider Impact of Certain Medications on Brain FunctionPharmacists can identify drugs that cause problems, guide selection, and recommend treatment strategies.
