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Multidisciplinary Approach is Critical for Biosimilar Implementation, OptimizationHealth systems must have a flexible workflow in place to allow the use of non-preferred agents to accommodate payer demands and reduce financial toxicity.
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Recognizing the Important Work of Pharmacists as Immunizers During World Immunization WeekEach time a pharmacist immunizes a patient against one of the 27 infections for which a safe and effective vaccine exists, the profession continues to protect communities against diseases that wreaked havoc on generations.
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Help Patients Understand Drug Expiration DatesUse basic knowledge of medications to be the first line of defense in ensuring safety and maintaining pharmacy workflow.
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The Future of Pharmaceutical Care: Using Unique Patient Care Services to Drive Traffic and OutcomesFour examples of patient care services that pharmacies can implement and why they can be beneficial to a pharmacy’s business model.
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Updates to the American Diabetes Association Standards of Care in DiabetesA notable revision now includes a dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist (tirzepatide) as an additional option for glycemic management, preferred over insulin.
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Connecting Dots with Data: New Tools Pharmacists Need to Help Their Patients SucceedThe lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including supply concerns and staffing shortages, have made technological solutions become more crucial.
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Principles, Updates in Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea, VomitingChemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting can impact patients’ treatment outcomes.
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Reconciling Medications in Mental Health Assessments Protects PatientsProcess helps prevent errors for individuals with chronic disorders who often have a higher risk of drug-drug interactions.
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Clinical Overview: Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) for Multiple Cardiovascular ConditionsRivaroxaban is the only FDA-approved anticoagulant used in patients with peripheral artery disease and coronary artery disease.
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Continuous Glucose Monitoring Technology Continues to Rapidly ExpandSome devices are being sold OTC for individuals without diabetes to track their health.
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The Future of Pharmaceutical Care: Using Unique Patient Care Services to Drive Traffic and OutcomesFour examples of patient care services that pharmacies can implement and why they can be beneficial to a pharmacy’s business model.
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Medical Billing Is Now Part of Job DescriptionTechnicians with specialized skills in prescription billing can help pharmacists focus on clinical services.
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Oncology Overview: Sacituzumab Govitecan-hziy (Trodelvy) for Triple-Negative Breast CancerSacituzumab govitecan-hziy (Trodelvy) is indicated for the treatment of patients with triple-negative breast cancer who have received 2 prior therapies at minimum for metastatic disease.
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Management of Clostridoides Difficile: A Focus on the Pharmacist's Role in the Care ContinuumPatient education and counseling play a critical role in preventing C. difficile recurrence, and pharmacists are uniquely positioned to provide treatment recommendations, educate patients and health care providers, optimize transitions of care, and reduce the risk of recurrent CDI.
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Three Perspectives on Pharmacy Technician RetirementTechnicians can stay involved in the profession and connected with others after retirement
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Gabapentin Presents High Potential for MisuseAlthough the anticonvulsant is not considered a controlled substance, some state legislation focuses on monitoring the use of or reclassifying it.
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Pharmacists Can Help Children and Adolescents Manage MigrainesBe of value to patients and caregivers in forming a care plan for this challenging condition
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CDC and FDA Recommendations for SARS-CoV-2 Booster ShotsExperts in the management of SARS-CoV-2 educate on CDC and FDA recommendations for approaching administration of booster vaccines, including those for special patient populations.
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Beating Brain Cancer With the Help of a Village and Giving BackPatient retraces her treatment journey from diagnosis through treatment for glioblastoma.
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Understand GLP-1/GIP Dual Agonist Tirzepatide and Its Effect on Current Weight Loss TherapyPromising data have emerged suggesting a significant weight loss benefit for patients using GLP-1 agonists and GLP-1/GIP dual agonists.
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Improve Care for Patients With Community-Acquired PneumoniaEmpiric anti-MRSA therapy is an area of opportunity for antimicrobial stewardship in the treatment of CAP.
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Holiday Gift Ideas for Pharmacists and Pharmacy TechniciansFor pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, who work diligently to ensure our health and well-being, choosing the perfect holiday gift can be a thoughtful way to express gratitude and brighten their season.
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Improving the Patient-Pharmacist Relationship in Four Easy StepsPharmacists are the premier medication experts within health care, who understand more about medication interactions than most physicians and have the unique ability to prevent complications, improve adherence, and save lives.
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Metronidazole Twice Daily: A Pharmacokinetic and Clinical JustificationThis medication is associated with a number of adverse effects, such as gastrointestinal upset and peripheral neuropathies, that may be mitigated by less frequent dosing.
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A Call to Pharmacists in the Delivery of Oncology CareThe expanded role of oncology pharmacists includes the opportunity to work in ambulatory settings, infusion centers, delivery of specialized in pharmacy services, evaluation of investigational new drugs, and manager roles in drug chain supply and in coordination of care.
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Pharmacists Can Make a Difference in Antibiotic Stewardship at DischargePharmacist-led discharge stewardship initiatives have shown promising results.
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Technology Can Help Navigate Financial Assistance Programs in Specialty CareThe goal of the financial counselor is to identify available funding for patient care in a timely manner, but the sheer number of resources and variables involved results in a long, tedious process.
