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The measures will also affect workers across all areas of the hospital, including dietitians, information technology, nurses, and physicians.

Study results also show a 50% increase in the precancerous condition, Barrett esophagus, between 2012 and 2019, in the same population.

Analysis finds that reported adverse events rarely led to the discontinuation of therapy when used as a migraine prophylaxis.

Be aware of products containing gluten, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and olmesartan.

Specialty pharmacy is deeply engaged in providing treatment for conditions that are at high risk for mental health challenges.

Some states are pushing to increase scope of practice, expand programs.

The goals of the pharmacy measures are ultimately to be used in value based arrangements.

Trametinib (Mekinist) is a kinase inhibitor indicated as a single agent for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma with BRAF V600E or V600K mutations as detected by an FDA-approved test.

OTC leg cramp medications may help with pain caused by cramping in the calf and foot.

The study marks the first time an albuterol/budesonide fixed-dose combination rescue medication has reduced severe exacerbations, the company said.

Independent committee recommends the phase 3 clinical trial continues to assess other primary and secondary endpoints for the treatment of unresectable or metastatic urothelial carcinoma.

Simplifying processes reduces errors in compounding, IV pump programming, and physician order entry.

Nakia Eldridge, PharmD, MBA, director of health care quality, safety, and information at US Pharmacopeia (USP), discusses points of note regarding USP’s work in setting and supporting public quality standards.

There are other courses available on HIV, but PQA's surveys the 13 medication related quality measures out there for HIV.

Expediting the dispensing process makes sense, but take care when entering and verifying script.

Does sufficient evidence exist to support an award against pharmacists’ employer, a national pharmacy chain?

When employees hint or openly share that they are feeling overextended, managers should acknowledge their concerns and work toward creative solutions.

Intravenous immunoglobulin shows promise as a treatment option for pregnant patients with SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and other respiratory viruses.

Goal of modernizing therapeutic equivalence rating determination act is to increase availability, competition, drive down prescription costs.

:Simeprevir (Olysio) is an NS3/4A protease inhibitor indicated for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C infection as a component of a combination antiviral treatment regimen.

Docusate treats occasional constipation by reducing surface tension and emulsification of fecal matter, which allows water to penetrate and mix with and soften stool.

Antibody levels against SARS-CoV-2 1 month after the booster dose were increased compared to before the booster dose in children 5 to 11 years of age.

The FDA previously placed a clinical hold on lenacapavir in borosilicate vials in all clinical studies because of emerging concerns about the compatibility of vials made of borosilicate glass.

Physicians often overlook those with lower BMIs who have nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and lower rates of other comorbidities, investigators say.

Analysis shows the activity of a specific enzyme, Butyrylcholinesterase, was significantly lower in those who subsequently died of sudden infant death syndrome.

Combining nicotine replacement therapy and varenicline is often most successful, but pharmacists can help patients find best approach.

The term "value" is used interchangeably across our healthcare system.

The Labcorp Seasonal Respiratory Virus RT-PCR DTC Test is the first direct-to-consumer multi-analyte COVID-19 test to be authorized by FDA.