September/October 2015
Web Exclusive: Pharmacists and Mass Communication for Implementing Pharmaceutical Care
October 28, 2015
Article
The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits
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.
Web Exclusive: Pharmacist Glycemic Control Team Associated With Improved Perioperative Glycemic and Utilization Outcomes
October 28, 2015
Article
The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits
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.
Web Exclusive: Real-World Anti-TNF Dose Escalation in Patients With Crohn's Disease
October 27, 2015
Article
The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits
This study evaluated the rates of dose escalation in patients with Crohn's disease.
Pharmacist Glycemic Control Team Associated With Improved Perioperative Glycemic and Utilization Outcomes
October 27, 2015
Article
The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits
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.
Why Is Pain Management Such a Pain?
October 24, 2015
Article
The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits
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.
Impact of Insulin Delivery Systems in Elderly Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
October 23, 2015
Article
The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits
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.
The Patient Trifecta: A Basis for a Truly Patient-Centric Health System
October 23, 2015
Article
The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits
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 Pharmacist's Role in Biologic Management for IBD in a Health System—Integrated Practice Model
October 23, 2015
Article
The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits
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.
A Population-Based Approach to Improving Patient Safety Related to Drug—Drug Interactions
October 23, 2015
Article
The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits
Some medication combinations are a source of preventable drug-related harm. A multifaceted approach is needed to address this quality-of-care issue.
Proposed Rule Changes for 340B Programs: Overview and Impact
October 16, 2015
Article
The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits
A review and assessment of proposed rule changes governing 340B programs.