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Confusion Persists Around the Interchangeability Designation for Biosimilars
The legal and common uses of “interchangeability” continue to be conflated.
The Role of Tirofiban for Acute Coronary Syndrome Remains Unclear
The RESCUE BT2 trial sheds further light on the agent’s potential.
Data Show Cognitive Consequences of Benzodiazepine Use
The drug may be a risk factor for dementia-related illnesses.
Strategies to Help Eliminate Drug Exposure Risks in the Workplace
Safe handling of hazardous drugs plays a vital role in patient care.
New Evidence in Recurrent Acute Tonsillitis in Adults Shows Benefit of Tonsillectomy Over Antibiotics
Throat indications contribute to high antibiotic overprescribing rates.
Pharmacy Sees Surge in Legislative Activity to Regulate Specialty Drug Dispensing Practices in 2023
Twenty states proposed bills to prohibit white bagging and brown bagging policies this year.
With DSCSA Compliance Delay, Certain Requirements Still Require Action Now
Launching development of SOPs and communication with wholesalers is key.
Medically Integrated Health System Specialty Pharmacies Deliver Strong Outcomes
These facilities provide significant value to payers and patients.
Evolution of Health System Specialty Pharmacy to Health System Comprehensive Pharmacy Care
This comprehensive approach is what all stakeholders, especially patients and families, need and deserve from their health care system.
Assessing the Cognitive Consequences of Certain Medicines Remains a Challenge
The need for additional data on safety and efficacy of medicines both new and old that assess all potential risk factors is ever present, with health system pharmacists at the front lines.