July/August 2017

July 28, 2017

When handling hazardous medications, several precautions should be taken in terms of using personal protective equipment and engineering controls.

July 28, 2017

Nurses can educate patients and caregivers regarding disease states and the specialty medications prescribed for them. 

July 28, 2017

Due to constantly changing business models, various product configurations and distribution channels, there is no established standard to ensure that a product administered to a patient is not compromised. 

July 28, 2017

Amazon could leverage their advanced distribution system and consumer relationship platforms to deliver specialty pharmacy services and therapies at scale. 

July 26, 2017

Specialty pharmacy integration relies on communication among providers and the inclusion of pharmacists and other staff on the care team.

July 26, 2017

Manufacturers can benefit by partnering with an integrated channel services provider that offers both third-party logistics and hub services.

July 26, 2017

Building a durable specialty pharmacy organization requires more than URAC accreditation and pharmacists.

July 26, 2017

High-quality clinical management of home infusion hemophilia patients reduces costs and maintains outcomes.

July 24, 2017

New guidelines and standards have facilitated a robust pipeline of biosimilars in the United States.

July 24, 2017

Many specialty pharmacies permit their sales force to engage in some degree of expenditure on referral sources, but many lack detailed guidelines, policies on prohibited activity, or spending limits.

July 24, 2017

New treatments for inflammatory conditions, cancer, and HIV are on the horizon. 

July 24, 2017