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Managing Atopic Dermatitis: A Pharmacist’s Opportunity to Intervene
PCSK9 Inhibitors: Who are the Best Candidates for Therapy?
Varying strategies among managed care organizations for PCSK9 inhibitors will shape the care of high-risk cardiovascular patients.
Managing Cold Chain Products in Specialty
Pharmacy set-up, packaging selections, and patient management technologies are vital in the proper handling and administration of cold chain drug products.
The Cloud Is Casting Its Welcome Shadow on the Pharmaceutical Industry
Pharmacies may be able to achieve significant savings and operational efficiencies with the cloud.
The Sleeping Giant: Health Systems Awaken to the Opportunities and Risks of Entering the Specialty Pharmacy Arena
Large integrated delivery networks and academic medical centers with specialty clinics and infrastructure should consider building in-house specialty pharmacy capability.
Electronic Prior Authorization can Increase Dispensing Workflow of Specialty Medications
Electronic prior authorization may enhance support for a value-based pharmaceutical market.
Cost versus Cure: Achieving a Value-Based Care Algorithm We Can Live With
Payers, providers, manufacturers, and patients will need to navigate a complicated landscape in the shift to value-based health care.
The Role of Specialty Pharmacists in the Management of Extraintestinal Manifestations in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
New biologic agents have altered the treatment of IBD, but understanding among specialty pharmacists of extraintestinal manifestations is often unclear.
Independent Tests Show Key Differences in Protective Efficacy of CSTDs, with Important Implications for Pharmacists
Closed system transfer devices protect health care professionals compounding and administering hazardous drugs.
Are Changes on the Horizon for Medicare Part B Reimbursement?
Changes in reimbursement or in how specialty drugs are prescribed will impact the bottom line of specialty pharmacies.
The Role of Specialty Pharmacy in Medication Adherence
Medication adherence is a complex issue that demands a herculean effort by the specialty pharmacy.
Specialty Pharmacies and Baby Boomers: Adapting to Meet the Changing Needs of the New Older American
The Baby Boomer generation will stretch the resources of the US health care system, with technology-driven behaviors that force a reevaluation of the delivery of care.
Specialty Pipeline Highlights
New therapies on the horizon for cancer, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Value-Based Contracting in Specialty: Backing Up ROI in Health Care
Specialty pharmacies need to determine their role with both existing and emerging therapies in the chain of value-based care.
The Arrival of Biosimilars Signal Hope on the Horizon
