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Value-Based Insurance Design and Antidiabetic Medication AdherenceAmong the commercially insured, pharmacy benefits define the availability, accessibility, and cost of prescription drugs.
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Maximizing Patient Care with TechnologySpecialty nurses must be thoroughly trained on how to effectively and efficiently utilize a software system to deliver quality care to patients.
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Specialty's Unique Role in Oncology ManagementSpecialty Pharmacy industry leaders are offering innovative practices and ideas as they look for real-world solutions for the best possible treatments and outcomes for cancer patients.
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The Ins and Outs of Specialty PharmacySpecialty pharmacies offer a wide range of services vital to manufacturers and patients alike.
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New FDA Actions: UCB's NeuproThe FDA approved Neupro (Rotigotine Transdermal System) for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and restless leg syndrome.
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Independent Pharmacy Ownership Provides an Attractive Career ChoiceAs a pharmacy student assessing career options, you may think that employment with one of the major chains is the best, or even the only, viable path.
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Updates in Heart Failure Drug Therapy“The central problem in heart failure is not that patients are short of breath or retain fluid. The problem is that they die.”
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Responding to Ever-Decreasing Drug Reimbursement Margins: Strategies for Sustainability of Independent PharmacyChallenges to the independent pharmacy community are fast and furious, and 2016 appears to be no different than past years in terms of change and opportunity.
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Applying Value-Based Incentive Models Within Community Pharmacy PracticeHealthcare is transforming through new payment models, including value-based incentives (VBIs); this article discusses implementation principles and operational strategies for VBIs in community pharmacy practice.
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Training Pharmacists for Disease Management RolesDr. Bunting is clinical manager of pharmacy and Asheville Project coordinator, Diabetes and Health Education Center, Mission Hospitals, Asheville, NC.
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Maximizing Patient Experience with the Addition of Chat TechnologyChat communication offers convenience and access to accurate clinical information.
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Kitchen Table Consults: Shifting the Point of CareIn-home consultation programs provide one-on-one patient care.
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Recent Trends in Utilization of Antianxiety MedicationAlthough utilization of benzodiazepines is expected to continue to increase, overall class costs should remain low because of the availability of generics.
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Association Between Pregnancy Losses and Type 2 Diabetes RiskStudy shows a significant and consistent association between pregnancy loss and type 2 diabetes, which increased with more losses.
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Free Drug Starter Programs Are Not All AlikeAlthough free drug starter programs are commonplace in the specialty pharmacy space, they vary widely in the marketplace.
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2010 Technician of the Year: Deborah BolandDeborah Boland's knowledge and skills benefit her coworkers, while her compassion and kindness are appreciated by patients.
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Explore Ovarian Cancer Treatments Through Clinical TrialsGuidelines typically recommend debulking surgery, plus systemic chemotherapy for most patients.
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Dialogue and Education: Engaging Young Adults on the HPV VaccineVaccinations are often given to protect populations whose immune systems are most vulnerable, but pharmacists are aware that some vaccinations are also important during the adolescent and young-adult years.
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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.
