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Repatha: A Lipid-lowering Monoclonal AntibodyEvolocumab, when used with diet, can be used as monotherapy or in combination with other lipid-lowering agents for the prevention of cardiovascular events.
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Buprenorphine Treatment Linked to Depression, Sleep DisruptionOpioid therapies are often prescribed for sleep disturbance due to their effect on multiple neurochemical pathways associated with sleep.
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Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances: A Tool to Help Promote Better Patient CareThis study presents the first information available regarding enablement and use by state and area characteristics of electronic prescribing of controlled substances by prescribers and pharmacy systems in from an e-prescribing network.
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Together Beyond COVID-19: A Look at the Future of the Pharmaceutical IndustryIn a short time, COVID-19 has increased our dependency on technology and pharmaceutical companies are actively investigating this digital transformation.
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340B Compliance: The Medicaid Exclusion File and Prevention of Duplicate DiscountsHealth care providers participating in the 340B program are prohibited from contributing to duplicate discounts, or the scenario that exists when a manufacturer provides a discounted 340B price and a rebate to Medicaid for the same drug.
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Antimicrobial Stewardship at the Tipping PointAntimicrobial stewardship programs have been around for some time. However, a tipping point has yet to be achieved where most hospitals and long-term care facilities have effective programs.
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Trends Associated with Implementing and Lifting a Pregabalin Step Therapy PolicyThis study examined the impact of a pregabalin step therapy policy on utilization and medical costs in Humana’s Medicare and commercial plans.
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Seven Essential Points to Position Specialty Pharmacies for Limited-Distribution AgentsPosition your specialty pharmacy to access limited distribution drugs.
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Growth Hormone Therapy Guidelines: Clinical and Managed Care PerspectivesCurrent treatment guidelines utilized by healthcare provider organizations and managed care organization insurance coverage policies for growth hormone therapy are reviewed.
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Jumping Through Hoops and Over HurdlesGaining approval from insurance companies for highly effective new hepatitis C virus treatments is fraught with challenges for patients.
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Acute Coronary Syndrome: How to Empower PatientsPatients with a new diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome often do not know a great deal about their disease, its treatment, or the lifestyle changes needed to prevent recurrence.
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Recent Trends in the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis CThis article is an early utilization review of newer, more effective, and more costly regimens for the treatment of hepatitis C.
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Repatha Gets Early Thumbs Down by Britain's NICEThe action by NICE highlights discussion on both sides of the Atlantic about the cost of PCSK9 inhibitors, which lower LDL cholesterol.
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COPD: Improving Disease ManagementEffective management of COPD can improve quality of life for patients and help reduce rehospitalizations.
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Specialty Drugs: Year in Review 2017 Part IIThe second part of a comprehensive review of the specialty pharmaceuticals approved by the FDA in 2017.
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Acute Pain Management in the General PopulationAcute pain is one of the most common complaints that lead Americans to access the health care system, resulting in more than 115 million emergency department visits each year.
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Tuberculosis: The Consuming PlagueThe development of multidrug-resistant and extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis in recent decades has made treatment challenging.
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Patient Preference for Treatment Administration in Cystic FibrosisThis study assesses the preferences of patients with cystic fibrosis for treatments that differ in the mode of administration.
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The Role of Sleep in Infant DevelopmentStudies have shown that sleep benefits infants’ memories and general cognitive and emotional development.
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Daily Dose and Costs of Therapy With Topical Testosterone AgentsWe assessed time to maintenance dose attainment in commercially insured men initiating topical testosterone agents and compared daily maintenance doses and costs of this therapy.
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Get PrEPared for HIV ProphylaxisExpansion to adolescents, flexible dosing strategies, innovative delivery models, and long-acting antiretrovirals all help the strategy.
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Age-related Memory Loss: Dietary Changes Can Have Positive ImpactAs misconceptions surround some OTC supplements, changes to the diet may be beneficial in supporting brain health in populations experiencing age-related memory loss.
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Do Units and Costs of Comparable Insulins Differ by Manufacturer?Patient characteristics and product mix play an important role in determining the overall use and costs of comparable insulins across different manufacturers.
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Ethical Issues in PharmacogenomicsThe clinical implementation of pharmacogenomics is an exciting area that is showing promise of enhancing the quality of patient care.
