September/October 2015

Pharmacists' communication activities are critical to improving and maintaining a positive image among the public; therefore, a media plan should be in place in order to reach both broad and narrowly defined audiences.

Implementation of a pharmacist-led glycemic control team was associated with improved glycemic control and utilization outcomes in a population of noncritically ill surgical patients.

This study evaluated the rates of dose escalation in patients with Crohn's disease.

Implementation of a pharmacist-led glycemic control team was associated with improved glycemic control and utilization outcomes in a population of noncritically ill surgical patients.

The United States has a pain management problem that stems from both treatment style and misuse; input from multiple stakeholder groups will be required to find a solution.

This real-world study suggests that improved clinical outcomes are possible in the difficult-to-treat elderly patients with type 2 diabetes group without affecting healthcare costs, by initiating insulin therapy with a pen device.

It's time to reconfigure our health system to address patients' desired clinical outcomes within the context of their goals, aspirations, and personal circumstances.

The authors present a detailed overview of the pharmacist's involvement with biologic therapy management and contributions to patient care within a health system-based integrated clinical practice model.

Some medication combinations are a source of preventable drug-related harm. A multifaceted approach is needed to address this quality-of-care issue.

A review and assessment of proposed rule changes governing 340B programs.