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RSV Vaccines See a Pricey Leap Forward in Disease PreventionOlder adults without a Part D plan face costs ranging from $180 to $295 per shot.
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Keeping Empathy Alive in the Health Care Industry With Help From AIWith the help of new and complex algorithms and self-learning models, we are currently privy to what we may look back on as the golden era of AI.
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Paths Less Traveled: Writing a Successful Pharmacy CE ActivityRemember the words of Nelson Mandela: "It always seems impossible until it's done."
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Case Study: Impact of Biotin Lab Interferences in Clinical PracticeSome of the most frequently noted biotin interferences are with immunoassays for thyroid markers, high-sensitivity cardiac troponin, and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide.
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Lawsuit Challenges States’ Ability to Bar Access to MifepristoneWithout a constitutional right to abortion, mail order pharmacy providers need to consider both the federal requirements and various state laws in how they approach the dispensing of mifepristone across state lines.
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Understanding Opportunities for Non-Invasive Pain TreatmentsAn effective therapeutic treatment for acute or chronic pain needs to be convenient, easy to self-administer, and have rapid onset to provide fast relief.
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The Vital Role of Community Pharmacists In Today’s Health Care EnvironmentWhile larger pharmacies can utilize a network of clinical resources, smaller community pharmacies are embracing their relationships with their local communities.
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Eleven Potentially Practice-Changing Drugs Were Approved by the FDA in 2023These drugs have interesting mechanisms, unique use, or may support expanded indications in the future.
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Bringing a Culture of Belonging to PharmacyLeaders must fully understand the benefits of diversity and create an environment in which it thrives to cultivate and inspire the next generation of inclusive leaders.
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COVID-19 Revealed How a Lack of Care for Seniors Affects Us AllFailing to protect the elderly from disease has consequences beyond nursing homes.
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AI and Pharma: Creating Improved Outcomes for Patients and PractitionersAI models can predict pharmacy foot traffic and peak service times, and even analyze patient histories to single out who picks up their prescriptions on time.
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New Therapeutic Agents and Final Thoughts on DEDA panel of experts comment on new therapeutic agents being developed and discuss their final thoughts on dry eye disease.
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Unmet Needs in Relapsed or Refractory Multiple MyelomaSarah Rockwell, PharmD, BCOP, and Ke Ning, MD, share their concluding remarks, reflecting on the current landscape and expressing their aspirations for addressing remaining unmet needs.
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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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Busting Common Medication Myths: Pharmacists Empowering Patients with Accurate InformationAs one of the most trusted health care professionals, pharmacists play a vital role in debunking medication myths by providing patients with accurate information to make positive decisions regarding their health.
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Treatment Regimen ConsiderationsPanelists discuss how various patient characteristics, including age, fitness level, cytogenetic risk, and comorbidities, influence their decision to use more intensive quadruplet regimens like D-VRd (daratumumab plus bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone) vs standard triplet regimens, such as VRd or KRd (carfilzomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone) in transplant-eligible multiple myeloma patients, while also considering administration logistics and supportive care requirements
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Accelerate Pharmacy Technician Education to PracticeBenefits of a preassessment include evaluation, benchmarking, and improved patient safety.
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Implementation of a Pharmacist-Led COPD Transitions of Care ServiceA pharmacist-led transitions of care program reduced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease readmissions by implementing guideline-based inhaler prescribing and addressing medication adherence barriers, decreasing 30-day readmission rates.
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Pharmacy Students Lead Drive-Through Influenza Vaccination EventIdaho State University partners with the Idaho Immunization Coalition to effectively and safely vaccinate patients against influenza.
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A Model for Modern Pharmacy Billing and Payments in Long-Term Care CentersPharmacists working with long-term care centers benefit from streamlined billing to support and build patient trust.
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Multisite Health-Systems Specialty Pharmacy Study Evaluates Adherence to Self-Administered Biologic Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic DrugsHigh adherence to treatment is a key first step toward better patient outcomes, including sustained disease control or remission.
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The Evolving Role of the Pharmacist in Opioid Use DisorderPharmacists’ pharmacotherapeutic expertise helps them advocate for their patients and assist providers.
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Tip of the Week: How to Handle Venting at Work?Pharmacy managers must not only possess high levels of emotional intelligence, but should also encourage development among staff that facilitates more effective and creative outlets for frustration.
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Pharmacists’ Impact on Care for Patients With Alzheimer DiseaseResults from the INCREASE study shed light on the value of the pharmacist in medication therapy management.
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Ambulatory Care Pharmacist-Administered Depression Screenings Can Close Gaps in CareThe study implemented a novel workflow for ambulatory care pharmacists to execute pharmacist-administered depression screenings.
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Potential Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease in Long Term Use of Acid Reducing MedicationsPharmacists can use their knowledge and professional judgment to educate patients about when it is appropriate to take these medications and when to avoid them.
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Pharmacy Technicians Play Key Role in Avoiding Medication ErrorsTaking a few seconds to double-check a prescription can have significant impacts on patient safety
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This National Glaucoma Awareness Month, Pharmacists Can Have an Unparalleled Impact on Prevention, Treatment of GlaucomaPharmacists can play a key role in providing education and guidance to patients with glaucoma.
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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.
