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The Beauty of Vitamin A and Drug SpinoffsThe best natural and dietary supplements get turned into drugs. This is what happened to Vitamin A.
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Study Examines Impact of Alcohol on Health, Drug Interactions in Older WomenFive risk factors increased the likelihood of problematic alcohol consumption in older women.
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Basal Insulin Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes Management: What the Pharmacist Should KnowGuidance on the use of basal insulins (BI) and insulin pens to enable pharmacists to answer questions regarding the safe and effective use of BI for the management of diabetes.
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Time Horizon: An Early Career PerspectiveThe time frame concept is an underappreciated through line in most planning efforts.
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Pharmacists as Providers: The Road to Recognition in Washington StateNational attention in the pharmacy press has focused recently on pharmacists being recognized as providers under federal health programs such as the Medication Modernization Act.
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Moving Health Care into the Future: Proposal for Pharmacist-led Refill AuthorizationsPharmacist-led refill authorizations are a practical solution to the nation’s health care crisis, helping to improve quality while reducing costs as well as saving physicians’ time.
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Renal Cell Carcinoma is Treatable and CurableEarly diagnosis, surgery while cancer is confined to kidney are key, but pharmacological agents are used for Stage IV.
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Easing the Minds of Parents 1 EpiPen at a TimeAllowing school access to epinephrine injectors improves patient care.
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Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Associated Nephritis: A Case of Nivolumab-Induced Acute Kidney Injury in a Patient with Urothelial CarcinomaThis case highlights the importance of recognizing ICPI-AKI, implementing effective therapeutic interventions, and understanding the clinical context to prevent irreversible renal damage.
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The Appropriateness of Use of 3 Classes of Psychotropic Medications in Children and AdolescentsFor the majority of children and adolescents receiving a psychotropic medication there is a valid medical diagnosis.
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Cost-Effectiveness of Fingolimod in Treating Patients With Relapsing-Remitting Multiple SclerosisFingolimod, a first-line, once-daily oral disease-modifying therapy for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, has the lowest cost per relapse avoided compared with other first-line agents.
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Transformative Leadership Can and Should be Practiced by Everyone in the Pharmacy OrganizationA transformational leader can make the difference between an efficient, profitable organization and one that is mired in mediocrity.
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Rx for Medicare Transparency, Ending Retroactive Pharmacy ClawbacksImproved transparency is needed to prevent clawback fees.
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What Patients Should Know About Generic Drugs: A Resource Guide for PharmacistsA wealth of resource is available to help pharmacists build public trust in the quality and efficacy of generic medications.
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E-Prescribing With Decision Support Is Associated With Improvements in Medication AdherenceThis study evaluates whether provider adoption and use of formulary decision support for e-prescribing are directly associated with significant prescriber and patient behavior change.
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Impact of Generic Drug Discount Programs on Managed Care OrganizationsGeneric drug discount programs, which differ across large chain pharmacies, may result in significant savings for managed care organizations.
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Cost-Effectiveness of Rasagiline Compared With First-Line Early Parkinson Disease TherapiesExamination of the cost-effectiveness of rasagiline versus other approved first-line Parkinson disease therapies indicated that rasagiline was either cost saving or cost-effective in all cases.
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Impact of Co-Payment Discounts on Antidepressant Medication Adherence and CostsA unique co-payment discount program for antidepressants was associated with higher antidepressant medication adherence, lower likelihood of discontinuation, and lower healthcare costs.
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Managing Toxicities Associated With Immune Checkpoint InhibitorsAlthough ICIs have demonstrated excellent efficacy, they also have been associated with unique irAEs.
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Prescriptive Authority for Pharmacists: Oral ContraceptivesMore pharmacists are pushing for prescriptive power, leading to the enactment of new legislation in several states.
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Orphan Drugs: Small Markets, Big OpportunityOrphan drug development has taken off as this segment of the industry has seen impressive growth. Here's an expert analysis of the orphan market by an industry leader outlining the challenges and opportunities.
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The National Association of Specialty Pharmacy: Charting the Future of Specialty PharmacyNASP promotes collaboration among specialty pharmacy stakeholders, emphasizing the importance of education and advocacy.
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Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis: Knowing the SignsA majority of sinus infections are viral in nature, and a thorough understanding of risk factors and symptoms will help clinicians know when antibiotics are needed.
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Encouraging Immunization Information System Use in Community Pharmacy PracticePerhaps no sector has benefited more from technological advancement than health care, and within that world, community pharmacy is among the biggest beneficiaries.
