March 2019
Use AUC to Optimize Vancomycin Dosing
April 04, 2019
Article
Infectious Diseases Focus
Pharmacists who have patients receiving the antibiotic should familiarize themselves with the methods for optimizing this agent.
Approach Respiratory Illnesses Rationally
April 03, 2019
Article
Infectious Diseases Focus
When patients present with respiratory illnesses, pharmacists must assess factors such as comorbidities, symptoms and symptom control, medication history, and adverse effects.
Manage Acute Pain in Those Using Opioids
April 02, 2019
Article
Health System Information
Pharmacists play a vital role in managing regimens and ensuring proper compliance.
Documenting 340B Value Is Key to Success
March 31, 2019
Article
Viewpoints
This helps ensure that participation increases access to and care of patients of the covered entity.
Panelists Discuss Challenges of Diagnosing HE
March 30, 2019
Article
Pharmacist to Pharmacist
Experts review the wide spectrum of neuropsychiatric manifestations associated with patients with hepatic encephalopathy.
Perform an AOR to Comply With USP
March 29, 2019
Article
Safe Handling
If an assessment of risk is not conducted and implemented on a specific hazardous drug or dosage form, it must be handled according to the standard.
Enterprise Collaborations Help Meet Challenges
March 28, 2019
Article
Case Report
Community Health Network of Indianapolis and Walgreens are leveraging each other’s strengths to design and implement programs.
Cancer Pain Treatment Remains a Challenge
March 27, 2019
Article
Oncology Focus
Some patients are hesitant to use this class of drugs because of the stigma of potential addiction.
Here Is What to Know About Vaccines for Seniors
March 26, 2019
Article
Guest Feature
Being knowledgeable about the guidelines and risk factors for patients is important to ensure that they get the proper counseling on immunizations.
RA Treatment Strategies Can Keep the Pain at Bay
March 25, 2019
Article
Clinical Care Focus
Health care providers should use the treat-to-target approach to achieve the best outcomes for rheumatoid arthritis patients.
The Health-System Pharmacist Role in Optimizing Outcomes for Patients Who Need DOAC Reversal Agents
March 20, 2019
Article
Continuing Education
Drug Price Increases: Here We Go Again?
March 19, 2019
Article
Editor
Although in 2018 we had a reprieve from the usual annual drug price increases, it was short-lived, with most manufacturers announcing a new round of price increases to start 2019 that exceed the overall inflation rate for goods in the United States.
Helping Patients Breathe Easier
March 18, 2019
Article
From the Chairman
Pharmacists have a great opportunity to educate patients about how to stay healthy and counsel those in need of symptom relief about their allergy treatment options.
Improving the Performance of Specialty Pharmacists in the Care of Patients With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
March 15, 2019
Article
Continuing Education