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A Technician's Guide to Measurement ConversionsTechnicians can consult these charts for guidance on how to convert one unit of measurement to another.
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Monoclonal Antibodies Show Promise Treating COVID-19There is particular interest in monoclonal antibody agents to determine whether their immune suppressive effects can reduce the immediate and long-term impact of COVID-19.
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Rx Product News Profile: A Closer Look at New FDA Actions: Novo Nordisk's VictozaNovo Nordisk's Victoza (liraglutide), the first glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist subcutaneous injection, received FDA approval for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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Medication Reconciliation: The Role of the Pharmacy TechnicianThe medication reconciliation process helps avoid medication errors and demonstrates the integral contribution of the pharmacy technician.
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Community Pharmacies Implement Innovative 24-hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring ServiceAccurate blood pressure measurement is crucial to diagnose hypertension and guide treatment.
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ACCP White Paper: Guidance on Natural ProductsACCP has updated its white paper on natural products, and published it in the January issue of the journal Pharmacotherapy.
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Shining Light into the DarknessAdvocacy group staffed by hepatitis C patients helps others find hope in fight against the disease.
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Incentive Formularies: Spending and Utilization for 3 Common Drug ClassesIncentive formularies with varying cost sharing led to modestly lower overall spending, with savings for plan sponsors offset by increased out-of-pocket spending.
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Patient Engagement and an Aging PopulationUnderstanding the needs of seniors with cancer and helping them to manage the complexities of the treatment process are essential to successful patient engagement and improved clinical outcomes.
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Tips for Finding the Perfect Residency MatchFor fourth-year residency candidates across the nation, January through March is often a whirlwind of presentations, program overviews, panels, and a plethora of questions.
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The Expanding Roles of Genetic Counselors in Specialty Pharmacy ManagementCurrently, genetic counselors apply their molecular and clinical expertise in diverse roles, many delivered via telehealth.
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Patient Adherence: Identifying Barriers and Defining SolutionsMajor patient and professional advocacy organizations discussed factors leading to patient nonadherence to prescription therapy and solutions for overcoming the major barriers.
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Health Care Reform's Impact on Community PharmacyThe Coalition for Community Pharmacy Action (CCPA) has been working toward ensuring that health care reform legislation favors community pharmacies-included here are some top issues and when the change will take effect.
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Biosimilar Growth in Europe Spreads to AmericaAs attention on the management of biologic agents increases, payers anticipate the first biosimilar entrant into the US market.
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Pharmacists in ACOs Part 3: Chronic Care Management, Chronic Disease State Management, and Transition of CareAfter discussing the Basics of Accountable Care Organizations and Medication Therapy Management and Annual Wellness Visit services, the third and last section of the Pharmacists in ACOs series will focus on 3 more integration strategies for pharmacists within the ACO setting, including chronic care management, chronic disease state management, and transitions of care.
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Expanding the Roles of Pharmacists: Specialty and BeyondSince 2015, there has been an increase in the number of specialty pharmacies in the United States due to their potential of handling the complexities of cost and appropriate drug access and administration.
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Costs Associated With Second-Line Therapies for Lung CancerErlotinib may confer an economic advantage for payers over docetaxel and pemetrexed for second-line treatment of lung cancer because of lower costs.
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Establishing Standards of Care for Amiodarone Monitoring in an Outpatient SettingImplementing a quality-improvement project that allows for education and interdisciplinary collaboration among pharmacists, cardiologists, and primary care providers can improve rates of amiodarone monitoring.
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Video Consults: A New Health Care EraFinding ways to help patients take their medicine as prescribed by their physician will not only help drive better health outcomes but also reduce costs.
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Joining a Pharmacy Organization Yields BenefitsGaining the most value from membership requires active participation by techs and a willingness to go outside their comfort zones.
