How to Successfully Implement the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit

Increasingly, pharmacists are leading the obesity management team.

A panel of cardiology pharmacists discussed the diagnostic red flags, evolving treatment landscape, and expanding pharmacist role central to identifying and managing ATTR-CM.

Weight-based norepinephrine dosing did not improve time to goal MAP, and median dose was similar compared with non–weight-based dosing in patients with septic shock.

The panelists emphasized that selecting a therapy is only one step toward improving outcomes for patients with heart failure.

Pharmacists can educate patients about staying up to date on immunizations and discuss fall prevention strategies.

Pharmacists describe their experiences using DEA certificates for controlled substance prescribing in different practice settings, as well as barriers and opportunities for future expansion.

Professional membership and experienced mentor leadership offer new pharmacy technicians a dual advantage, serving as a comprehensive training accelerator.

A biologic stewardship framework can enhance consistency, safety, and sustainability of biologic use in health systems.