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Value-Based Benefit Design and Healthcare Utilization in Asthma, Hypertension, and DiabetesA value-based benefit design program for prescription medications for asthma, hypertension, and diabetes could result in increased prescription use and decreased healthcare utilization and costs.
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New Challenges and Opportunities in Immunization Quality MetricsIn the United States, adult immunization rates are substandard. Opportunities exist to improve these rates trough quality performance measurement, but not without challenges.
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Five Major Issues Facing PharmacyHow these issues are handled will have a major impact on the future of pharmacy practice.
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Hepatitis C Treatment Duration Could Be Slashed for Some PatientsDirect-acting antivirals are a costly but highly-effective class of drugs for the treatment of hepatitis C that can cure most cases.
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Antidepressant Discontinuation: What the Tertiary Databases and Package Insert Tells YouDiscontinuation of antidepressants should take place gradually, as abrupt stoppage or marked reduction in the dosage of an antidepressant is frequently associated with adverse effects (AEs), such as withdrawal symptoms.
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Pharmacist Technicians Can Play Key Role in Push Toward Telemedicine During COVID-19 PandemicLessons from implementing electronic medical records should be heeded by allowing clinicians to focus on patient care and by delegating the management of telemedicine to support staff, such as pharmacy technicians.
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Catch Up with Highlights from ASCOTop news of the week from the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
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Defining Your Pharmacy as a Wellness DestinationSuccessful pharmacists must be able to help themselves on both the business and clinical practice sides of the business.
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New Thinking Inside the Vial...Systems exist that enable storage of parenteral drugs in single-use vials for more than the 6 hours currently permitted, decreasing waste and increasing savings.
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Manage Acute Pain in Those Using OpioidsPharmacists play a vital role in managing regimens and ensuring proper compliance.
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OTC Case Studies: Summer Skin CareDiscover essential tips for sunburn prevention and treatment, insect bite protection, and effective remedies for outdoor fun with family.
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Comparative Effectiveness of TNF Blockers in Rheumatoid Arthritis PatientsAmong rheumatoid arthritis patients newly treated with adalimumab, etanercept, or infliximab, lower dose escalation rates and costs were seen with etanercept.
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Recent Pharmacy School GraduatesPharmacy students, particularly the graduating class of 2020, have been uniquely affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Managing Complexity in OncologyRecently published data from a survey of commercial health plans reveal the latest trends and emerging strategies in oncology management.
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HCV Combo Effective Treating Patients With HIV Coinfection After Disease RecurrenceSofosbuvir, velpatasvir, and voxilaprevir successful in patients with hepatitis C virus infection, with and without HIV co-infection, including those with prior noncompletion of treatment or poor adherence to direct-acting antiviral drug regimens.
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Managing Atopic Dermatitis: A Pharmacist's Opportunity to InterveneThis Continuing Education activity is supported by an educational grant from Sanofi US and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.
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Blood Pressure and Cholesterol: Embracing New GuidelinesTwo new guidelines have many clinicians, newscasters, and patients talking.
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Phytosterols for Lowering Cholesterol: Pharmacy Interventions to Improve Patient OutcomesThis Continuing Education activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Nature Made Nutritional Products.
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Payment Models: Matching Patient NeedsAs models for payment evolve, it's important to consider the best interests of the patient.
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Health-System Specialty Pharmacies Becoming an Industry CornerstoneA new trend is emerging as health system–based specialty pharmacies become a staple in the industry.
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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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Adult Immunizations: Are Your Patients Up-to-Date?In the health-system setting, pharmacists must often prioritize their attention to treating the most acute medical condition a patient presents with; however, it is important to also consider opportunities to prevent disease.
