Politicians on both sides of the aisle have long been debating key issues in modern health care, including rising drug prices, access to care, and national addiction rates. Despite some agreement on which issues are most pressing, arguments persist in how to address them heading into the 2020 presidential election.
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Tracking the Shift in Health Insurance from Conventional Coverage to High Deductible Plans
February 19th 2020Over the past 30 years, health plans have changed from primarily conventional health care coverage to alternatives such as health maintenance organizations and, most recently, high deductible health plans.
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Report: Many Opportunities for Health System Pharmacy Growth, Potential Risks Over Next Decade
February 19th 2020Pharmacists are the primary drivers of their destiny, according to a new report, and they will continue to drive change in the industry by demonstrating their value, securing compensation, and advocating for expanded roles.
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FDA Approves Topical Arthritis Pain Reliever for Nonprescription Use
February 18th 2020Diclofenac sodium topical gel was first approved by the FDA in 2007 as a prescription drug, and was indicated for the relief of osteoarthritis pain in joints responsive to topical treatment, particularly the joints of the hands, knees, and feet.
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In the pivotal phase 3 KEYNOTE-355 study, pembrolizumab (Keytruda, Merck) combined with chemotherapy met one of its dual primary endpoints of progression-free survival (PFS) as a first-line treatment for patients with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) whose tumors expressed programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1).
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Hydrogel Platform Preserves Medicines, Chemicals for Future Use
February 17th 2020New on-demand approach could aid where the absence of pharmacies, physician offices, or basic refrigeration makes it difficult to access critical medicines, daily use chemicals, and other small-molecule compounds.
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Legislation to Play Significant Role in Drug Pricing Across Specialty Pharmacy
February 17th 2020Although the specialty industry brings a positive impact across quality and continuity of care initiatives, the administration of specialty drugs is highly complex with the number of new therapies and payer requirements.
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Study Supports Added Use of Tiotropium Bromide for Asthma
February 16th 2020Results from a new retrospective analysis have shown that patients prescribed tiotropium bromide (Spiriva Respimat) inhalation spray 1.25 mcg experienced fewer asthma-related exacerbations when the treatment was added to a combination inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta2 agonist (ICS + LABA), compared with patients who received an increased dose of ICS + LABA.
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New Integrated HIV Curriculum Lays the Foundation for Future Pharmacy Students
February 15th 2020The scope of HIV/AIDS treatment in America has changed immensely in recent years across the pharmacy landscape. Roosevelt University's College of Pharmacy (RUCOP) is helping to highlight this shift in its updated HIV/AIDS care and training program.
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Health Experts Concerned Coronavirus Could Lead to Drug Shortages
February 14th 2020Although the number of US cases is still low, experts are raising concerns that the US reliance on China for pharmaceutical ingredients could result in drug shortages as Chinese officials battle the outbreak.
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