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May 2011 Skin & Eye Health
A Therapeutic Option for the Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
August 01, 2011
Article
Patient Education
Some patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease also experience erosive esophagitis from acid-related mucosal injury, which will require careful treatment.
Ten REMS Throw Retirement Party
May 18, 2011
Article
Feature Focus
What you need to know about the latest draft guidance for manufacturers regarding medication guides and the current scene of classwide REMs.
A Day in the Life: Dealing with Cancer
May 18, 2011
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Specialty Speaks
The challenges for specialty pharmacists that offer comprehensive services in oncology are great. Here's how our columnist sees the problems and opportunities for community specialty pharmacists.
What Do ACOs Mean for Specialty Pharmacy Practice?
May 18, 2011
Article
Washington Insights
Specialty pharmacists are well positioned to offer their drug treatment expertise as accountable care organizations seek high-quality, cost-effective care for complex conditions.
Oncology: Are You on the Right Path Through the Brewing Storm?
May 18, 2011
Article
Viewpoints: The Last Word
Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy's president and chief executive officer shares his thoughts about the turbulent oncology arena and how specialty pharmacists can survive the storm and prosper.
Raising the Bar
May 18, 2011
Article
Features
Nursing services in the home care setting provide direct care for patients, often through specialty pharmacies. What are the best models and practices.
Payer Management of Oncology Gets Serious
May 18, 2011
Article
Features
A closer look at payer management in oncology reveals trends for both oncologists and payers in this changing environment as health plans continue to seek methods to curtail costs associated with cancer care.
Oral Oncology: New Perspectives on the Role of Pharmacists
May 18, 2011
Article
Features
Pharmacists have a unique opportunity when working with patients taking oral oncology regimens. Here's a comprehensive guide to these programs and what they can provide.
E-Prescribing: Opportunities for Specialty Pharmacy Efficiencies
May 18, 2011
Article
Technology Feature
The benefits of e-prescribing have major implications for specialty pharmacy as new capabilities boldly demonstrate what is possible.
Medication Financial Assistance Programs
May 18, 2011
Article
Features
Resources are available for cancer patients, and the specialty pharmacy provider can help guide patients to greater adherence and best fit. Here's a comprehensive guide to these programs and what they can provide.
Bristol-Myers Squibb's Yervoy
May 18, 2011
Article
Drug Reviews
The recent approval pf Yervoy (ipilimumab) for intravenous infusion offers the first treatment approved for patients with late-stage skin cancer.
CVS Caremark's View of Specialty Pharmacy Management
May 18, 2011
Article
Features
In Part 1 of his article, Dr. Brennan discusses the company's changing management strategies and spells out critical factors and new programs in specialty pharmacy.
The Oncology Landscape: Complexity, Cost, Care, and Coordination
May 18, 2011
Article
Features
Here's an up-to-date review of the oncology therapeutic class, as today's specialty pharmacies need to learn the landscape from all perspectives.
Oral Oncology Therapies: Specialty Pharmacy's Newest Challenge
May 18, 2011
Article
Features
As the pipeline for new cancer therapies continue to grow, clinical managment programs throughspecialty pharmacy can lead to better outcomes and better management of the new oral oncology therapies.
Becoming a Trusted Partner in Patient Health
May 16, 2011
Article
RESPy Awards
Annmae Javier believes that strong relationships with patients are the best tools at a pharmacist's disposal.
Coping with Rosacea: A Guide from Triggers to Treatments
May 16, 2011
Article
Patient Education
Rosacea's symptoms can cause patients embarrassment, which pharmacists can help relive with important treatment information.
Lupus: Evolving Treatment Approaches
May 16, 2011
Article
Pharmacist to Pharmacist
With its symptoms of nonspecific pain, swelling, and fatigue, lupus can be difficult to diagnose and complicated to treat.
The OxyContin Reformulation: Is It Working?
May 16, 2011
Article
Legal Focus
After 6 months on the market, Perdue Pharma's reformulation of this commonly abused drug deserves a second look.
Does a Pharmacist's Legal Duty Extend to Third Parties?
May 16, 2011
Article
Legal Focus
A patient who abused controlled substances causes a deadly accident, and the victim's family sues the dispensing pharmacies.
Living with Psoriasis
May 16, 2011
Article
Counseling Focus
Patients with psoriasis need assistance balancing a complicated treatment plan can include phototherapy, topical medications, systemic agents, and biological treatments.
Top 200 Drugs of 2010
May 16, 2011
Article
Features
This close look at the top 200 drugs of 2010 by sales and prescriptions dispensed reveals the story of a pharmaceutical market in flux.
Lasers from Head to Toe: Will New Procedures Change the Face of Pharmacy?
May 16, 2011
Article
Features
Lasers provide an intriguing new option for conditions that are difficult to treat with traditional drug therapy.
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc's Edarbi
May 16, 2011
Article
Rx Product News Profile
The FDA approved Edarbi (azilsartan medoxomil), a new angiotensin receptor blocker, for the treatment of hypertension in adults.
DTaP-Tdap Mix-Ups Continue to Be Reported
May 16, 2011
Article
Medication Safety
Despite efforts by manufacturers to differentiate between the adult and pediatric formulations of diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis immunizations, they are ofter improperly administered.
Bradycardia Due to Rivastigmine Drug Interactions
May 16, 2011
Article
Drug Interactions
Rivastigmine is a cholinesterase inhibitor that can interact with other drugs to cause potentially dangerous cardiovascular side effects.
Specialty Pharmaceuticals: Therapy Class Review: Macular Degeneration
May 16, 2011
Article
Rx Focus
With the novel agents in the age-related macular degeneration pipeline, drug makers are taking advantage of an opportunity for innovation.
Macular Degeneration and Intraocular Medications
May 16, 2011
Article
Rx Focus
Pharmacists cannot stop the progressive loss in central vision that comes with age-related macular degeneration, but they can help patients understand the treatment options.
Proper Contact Lens Care
May 16, 2011
Article
OTC Focus
Whether patients wear soft or hard lenses, they need help choosing appropriate products for cleaning and disinfection.
Protecting Summer Skin
May 16, 2011
Article
OTC Focus
Long-term damage from ultraviolet rays can be avoided when pharmacists recommend the use of sunscreen.