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A 340B Compromise at Last? Draft Federal Legislation May Provide a Clear Path ForwardIn an ambitious effort to address the ongoing uncertainty within the 340B Program space, 6 senators released a draft discussion bill earlier this year titled the SUSTAIN Act.
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Pharmacists Play Pivotal Role in Increasing Awareness of PrediabetesAnswering questions, monitoring, medication therapy, lifestyle modifications help prevent type 2 diabetes.
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The Value of a Pharmacy TechnicianPharmacy Technician Day celebrates the myriad contributions of the unsung heroes of health care.
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Elevating Stroke Care: A Pharmacy Perspective on Telestroke ServicesIn recent years, telestroke services have transformed stroke care delivery, especially in rural or underserved areas.
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How PBMs Can Help Control the Cost of Specialty MedicationsPBMs can implement a clinically rigorous approach to specialty pharmacy management that ensures members have appropriate access while helping payers control their pharmacy spend.
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How to Use Data to Transform Pharmacy PracticeTips to help community-based pharmacists use the data at their fingertips to better market and provide the enhanced pharmacy services that drive practice transformation.
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Clinical Overview of Quizartinib for Acute Myeloid LeukemiaThe oral therapy is available through a REMS program.
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Metal Ion Chelators Hold Enormous Potential in Neurodegenerative DisordersMonitoring metal ion concentrations and chelation therapy is hypothesized to alleviate symptoms and diseases caused by neuroinflammation.
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New Migraine Treatments Provide More Options for Easing, Preventing SymptomsPharmacists can potentially improve the health and quality of life of millions of people by staying up to date with advancements in migraine treatments.
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Overcoming the Biotech Investment ParadoxBig pharma companies have become more measured in their risk taking, with mergers and acquisitions gradually giving way to joint ventures and partnerships.
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Reexamining the Use of Tacrine for Neurological DiseasesTacrine was originally brought to the market in 1993 as an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor to fight the symptoms of Alzheimer disease.
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Monkeypox Treatment and Prevention: Stopping the Latest OutbreakThere is not yet an FDA-approved treatment available for monkeypox, but existing antiviral agents have been found to be effective in vitro and in animal studies.
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Addressing COVID-19 Vaccination Hesitation as a PharmacistPharmacists are at the forefront of not only providing COVID-19 vaccinations, but also the information a patient needs before receiving the vaccine
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Improving Medication Reconciliation Accuracy in a Primary Care PracticeAccurate medication reconciliations are critical for ensuring safe patient outcomes, and a correct medication list can help prevent drug-drug interactions, contraindications, and duplicate therapies.
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Expert Q&A: A Pharmacist's Perspective on Collaborating for Better Heart HealthAt Baptist Health South Florida, pharmacists are embedded in all areas of cardiovascular care, an expert said.
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Half of Pharmacy Technicians Feel Fulfilled in Their Current RoleThe Connecticut Society of Health-System Pharmacists Technician Committee survey explores the perception of career growth opportunities and challenges.
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Impact of Pharmacists on Polypharmacy in the Elderly PopulationAside from the clinically significant risks associated with polypharmacy, an increased pill burden can be unaffordable and difficult to manage.
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When Using Social Media, Always Consider Professionalism FirstSocial media can be an excellent tool to provide education and build your own brand, but professionalism and appropriateness are paramount.
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Understand the Effects of Topical Nasal Decongestants on Blood PressureBecause decongestants act by constricting blood vessels, their use can be problematic in individuals who have hypertension.
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Pharmacy-Led Enhanced Patient Education in the Emergency DepartmentIn this retrospective study, investigators evaluated a pharmacy-led initiative in the emergency department (ED), finding a potential reduction in ED revisits and hospital readmissions, though results were not statistically significant.
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Evaluating Options for Respiratory Syncytial Virus ProphylaxisCurbing RSV and its complications can reduce health care costs associated with its treatment.
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Looking Toward the Future of CDI ManagementClosing out their discussion on Clostridioides difficile infection, panelists share closing thoughts on novel pipeline therapies.
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Fellowship Focus: Elevating Pediatric Medication Safety Through Data, AI, and CollaborationOchsner Children’s Hospital, in partnership with ISMP, has launched a fellowship to advance pediatric medication safety through hands-on training in key competencies, national safety strategies, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovative tools such as AI and data dashboards.
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Clinical Overview: Updates in Pharmacologic Options for the Treatment of Schizophrenia, Bipolar DisorderThe ease of administration with new agents for schizophrenia via an injection is advantageous because this patient population is commonly agitated and difficult to administer oral medications to.
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Oncology Overview: Treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia with Ibrutinib, VenetoclaxBoth ibrutinib (Imbruvica) and venetoclax (Venclexta) carry an approved indication for use in chronic lymphocytic leukemia but do not often lead to complete remission, and therapy routinely continues indefinitely or until disease progression.
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New Tool Helps Providers Navigate Adalimumab BiosimilarsThe tool consolidates and highlights key features that would be considered when choosing a biosimilar adalimumab.
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Clearing the Air: The Influence of Vaping on Smoking CessationPharmacists can help address nicotine addiction by recommending FDA-approved smoking cessation methods and educating on the risks associated with electronic cigarette use.
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Preparing for Success: Tips on How to Excel on Your IPPE RotationsFive tips to keep in mind before you begin your IPPEs.
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Staff Pharmacists Discuss Updated Carboplatin Drug Shortage Mitigation Strategies at the University of Illinois at Chicago Oncology Clinic PharmacyAfter carboplatin joined the growing list of drug shortages, staff pharmacists acted to minimize the impact on patients.
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Interactive Case Studies- February 2023Cases discuss patients with medication allergies and drug interactions.
