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Pharmacy Times Interactive Case Studies: April 2023Pharmacists answer questions about blood pressure and antidepressant use during pregnancy.
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Fighting Influenza from Behind the Counter: A Treatment ReviewPharmacists should prioritize the needs of the patient in front of them and determine what matters most in each specific situation.
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A Hospital’s Outpatient Pharmacies Attempt to Reduce DIR Fees Using Performance ReportsThis quality improvement initiative demonstrates that pharmacies were unable to use performance reports provided by the payer to improve performance scores and decrease direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees.
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Pharmacists Can Help Treat Post-Intensive Care SyndromeManaging transitions of care is vital to discontinue use of unnecessary drugs and minimize medication errors.
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Optimizing Self-Management for Outpatient Pharmacy Patients With DiabetesThe use of outpatient pharmacy protocols for glucose testing and insulin administration supplies should be expanded to assist patients in the self-management of diabetes.
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The Impact of a Medication Synchronization Program on Adherence and Patient SatisfactionStudies have indicated that medication synchronization can have a positive impact on medication adherence, but few have assessed patient satisfaction with these programs.
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Melanoma Armamentarium Progresses Toward Precision TherapyNovel drug development has been focused on the augmentation of the T-lymphocyte response.
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This Valentine’s Day, Remember Chocolate May Protect the Heart Against Heart DiseaseThis Valentine’s Day, pharmacists can remind patients that they may not need to feel guilty when they indulge in a small piece of chocolate.
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Medication Safety Week Reflections: I Am Medication SafetyMedication Safety Week is observed April 1–7. With the theme, I am Medication Safety, this year, Novant Health, a 15-hospital health system in North Carolina, focused on the importance of medication safety for the leaders of their safety program. Kristin Murphy, the leader of the Novant Health Medication Safety Program, shares her thoughts on medication safety.
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Data Show Inequities From the HIV, COVID-19 Pandemics Remain Left to Be AddressedPharmacies can help bring inequities plaguing health care systems to an end to ensure the COVID-19 pandemic does not follow trends of inequity experienced in the HIV pandemic.
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Management of Bruton Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor–Associated ToxicitiesAtrial fibrillation, bleeding, infection, and other adverse events may occur with this therapy.
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Pharmacists as Gatekeepers: Expanding Access to Medication Abortion at a CrossroadsPharmacists’ expanded role comes at a cost, as they must now navigate conflicting laws, ethical dilemmas, and professional expectations while maintaining the integrity of their practice.
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The Sleepy-Girl Mocktail Trend for Sleep Aid: A Pharmacist’s PerspectiveWith the current social media trend of the “Sleepy-Girl Mocktail” claiming to provide quality sleep, is this trend fact or faux as a quality sleep aid?
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Pharma Moves Toward Value-Based ContractingPart 1 of this 4-part series provides a general overview of the trends that are moving payers and pharmaceutical companies in this direction.
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The Fludarabine Shortage and Its Ripple Effects: Navigating the CrisisThe significant surge in oncology drug shortages in 2023 particularly affected essential chemotherapeutic drugs.
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Navigating Prescription Stimulant Use: Safety, Legal, and Supply Challenges in Pharmacy PracticeThe rising use of prescription stimulants in the US presents significant safety risks, legal challenges, and supply chain shortages, emphasizing the need for pharmacist involvement in promoting responsible prescribing.
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5 Quick Tips to Create a Transformative Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences RotationWhat many preceptors may not realize is that in addition to learning about practice settings, all graduates of pharmacy schools in the United States must also be able to demonstrate leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
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Updated Clinical Guidelines Outline Optimal Treatment of Helicobacter pylori InfectionFor pharmacists wondering whether bismuth quadruple therapy still reigns as the gold standard, the wait is over—the latest recommendations are here.
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Clinical Trials of Veterinary Medications Differ From Drugs for Human UseFDA regulations under Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act outline efficacy, safety requirements for animal pharmaceuticals.
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Student Pharmacists Can Play Important Role as Patient AdvocatesEducation and support inspire trust between patients and pharmacists.
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The Future of the 340B Drug Pricing Program in Modern Health CareAn examination of the 340B Drug Pricing Program's original intent, current challenges, and potential resolutions in today's complex health care landscape.
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Challenges and Opportunities in the Treatment of Ewing SarcomaLittle progress has been made in developing treatments that can help to stop Ewing sarcomas from spreading or coming back.
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The Impact of Postherpetic Neuralgia on Frailty in Older Adults with Herpes ZosterResults support a 2020 meta-analysis showing that older adults with chronic pain are nearly twice as likely to develop frailty compared to those without chronic pain.
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Postpandemic Future Is Bright for TechniciansTapping techs as immunizers opens up greater visibility and new source of health care labor.
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Trilaciclib Protects Against Chemotherapy-Induced MyelosuppressionTreatment's approval marks exciting new development for patients with ES-SCLC to prevent CIM.
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Technology in the Classroom Helps Shape Tomorrow’s Pharmacy LeadersAutomation can enhance safety and efficiency and allow staff to concentrate on higher-value tasks as direct patient care roles expand.
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The Dilemma of Childhood Vaccines Post PandemicWith the end of the PREP Act Provisions in sight, pharmacists should Reflect on their impact and plan to continue them.
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Cost Avoidance and Satisfaction Associated With Clinical Pharmacy Services in a Veterans Affairs Specialty ClinicAn infusion and specialty clinical pharmacist is a valuable integrated member of the health care team as demonstrated by cost avoidance and high satisfaction reported by both veterans and specialty providers.
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Advancements in the Management of Nonmetastatic Castrate-Resistant Prostate Cancer: A Review of Second-Generation AntiandrogensTreatment selection includes patient factors, cost, adverse effects, and drug interactions.
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Adapting to the FDA's Phenylephrine Status Change in OTC Cold and Congestion MedicationsPharmacists' expertise is crucial in educating patients about regulatory changes, helping them navigate alternative formulations, and providing insights into evidence-based choices.
