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Cost-Effectiveness of Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis: Role of Proton Pump InhibitorsProton pump inhibitors are cost-effective options for stress ulcer prophylaxis.
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Economic Burden of Atrial Fibrillation: Implications for InterventionBecause the increasing prevalence of atrial fibrillation imposes significant financial and clinical burdens, efficient healthcare delivery is required to improve outcomes and reduce associated costs.
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CDC's ACIP Recommends Expanded HPV Vaccine Age Range for SomeThe advisory board voted unanimously on Wednesday to recommend HPV vaccines for people through age 26.
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Empowering Pharmacies to Add New Sustainable Care ServicesA new free resource provides clear insights on contracted rates, enabling pharmacies to fill the community care gap.
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Assessing the Association Between Medication Adherence and Glycemic ControlAmong a population of adult patients with type 2 diabetes, adherence to oral hypoglycemic medications is independently associated with poor glycemic control, even after adjusting for patient-level covariates.
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Know No Limits: Future Pharmacy CareersHow many career paths are open to today’s pharmacy graduates?
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Specialty Pharmacy: An Industry at Warp SpeedNo other industry is moving at this warp speed or reaching into so many new frontiers. Here's what one industry leader has to say about today's landscape and what needs to happen for the specialty pharmacy industry to continue to thrive.
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Two Laws Expand Protections for Nursing EmployeesCreating additional space for nursing mothers can be challenging in small pharmacies
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Self-Reported Plan Switching in Medicare Part D: 2006-2010Less than one-fourth of Part D beneficiaries reported switching plans. Elderly beneficiaries who reported switching did not realize significant savings in prescription costs over nonswitchers.
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Patient Communication Strategies for Boosting HPV Vaccination CoveragePharmacists have long been considered among the most accessible and trusted health care advisers.
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Trends That Will Affect Specialty Health Care Into the FutureÂCurrent developments and innovations that will shape the future of specialty pharmacy.
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Examining Part D Beneficiaries' Medication Use in the Doughnut HoleThe authors found that the Part D doughnut hole significantly reduced the use of medications for treating potentially disabling and life-threatening conditions, but increased out-of-pocket costs for Medicare beneficiaries.
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National Panel Updates Its Asthma GuidelineThe National Asthma Education and Prevention Program's Expert Panel has issued revised guidelines for treating asthma in children and adults.
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Prescription Validation Is a Critical TaskPharmacists count on techs’ help to complement their knowledge and ease their burden
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Rehospitalizations and Direct Medical Costs for cSSSI: Linezolid Versus VancomycinAmong commercially insured patients treated with linezolid or vancomycin following cSSSI-related hospitalization, linezolid was associated with significantly lower rehospitalization rates and total direct medical costs.
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Choose the Most Appropriate Therapy to Fight InfluenzaBaloxavir marboxil and oseltamivir are options for treating uncomplicated influenza.
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Changes in the Technician ProfessionThe pharmacy technician profession is continuously evolving, with increases in medication safety standards bringing about changes in technician requirements.
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Evaluation of Dual Versus Triple Therapy for Hepatitis CIn this retrospective chart review, patients with hepatitis C had a sustained virologic response with either dual or triple therapy.
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Study: Syringe Services Program Reduced Injection-Related Risk Behaviors in HIV OutbreakThe study emphasizes the need for harm reduction interventions that include access to syringes and sterile injection equipment, in addition to comprehensive HIV prevention services.
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Women at the Forefront of PharmacyThree female leaders in pharmacy discuss the changes in this industry.
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A Computerized Asthma Outcomes Measure Is Feasible for Disease ManagementThe ASTHMA-CAT, an online, patient-based assessment measure, may facilitate asthma care management.
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Capecitabine and Warfarin Interaction: A Review of Literature and RecommendationsThe capecitabine and warfarin interaction is well documented in the literature and has earned a black box warning because of its potential severity.
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Specialty Pharmacy and DistributionThis case study from Avella Wholesale demonstrates the necessary strategies and steps for successful catering to a niche market.
