Independent specialty pharmacies foster the development of innovative services and programs that demonstrate a patient-centric approach and an entrepreneurial business philosophy.
Neuropathic pain is a chronic nerve pain that can significantly impair a patient's functioning and quality of life.
This Continuing Education activity is supported by an educational grant from Philips Respironics, Inc.
Can Walgreens' strategies for the future of the company be applied more broadly to benefit others in the profession?
The authors present a review of the literature for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease to characterize its impact on patients and healthcare systems.
The particular skill set of the pharmacist is more fully utilized when the quality of care provided is valued over the quantity of prescriptions filled.
GADIS was first launched in December 2011 to connect practicing DI specialists to each other and promote information sharing among pharmacists.
There is countless research that highlights the skills and value technicians provide as pharmacy support staff.
The California Board of Pharmacy has authorized multiple waivers of specific provisions of pharmacy law, several of which have had major implications for pharmacy technicians and their scope of practice.
This analysis evaluates-from a US payer's perspective-the economic impact of using rivaroxaban versus enoxaparin for thromboprophylaxis following total hip or knee replacement surgery.
Ten steps need to be taken to help payers more adequately address the problem of inappropriate prescribing of pain medications.
Learn about OTC preventions for influenza, handling flu and diabetes, and more.
Technology-driven customer intelligence and analytics allow specialty pharmacies to connect with patients before they drift from proper habits.
Streamlining the Adjuvant Testing Process Could Be Key to Accelerating the Development of Long-Lasting Vaccines
For Medicare plans, the 2015/2016 program audit protocol updates address many of the issues and questions raised with the previous protocols, but may result in additional challenges.
Nurses can educate patients and caregivers regarding disease states and the specialty medications prescribed for them.Â
A value-based benefit design program for prescription medications for asthma, hypertension, and diabetes could result in increased prescription use and decreased healthcare utilization and costs.
Nominal group technique reinforced with electronic voting technology to stimulate conversation is a feasible technique for conducting focus groups with primary care physicians.
Adherence and access to higher-value care can make a big difference in reducing costs for patients and our healthcare system; however, the financial burden of high-deductible health plans and out-of-pocket costs must also be considered.
With recent therapeutic advances, the treatment landscape for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer is changing rapidly.
Mr. Roberts is the executive vice president and chief executive officer of the National Community Pharmacists Association.
With prescription opioid overdoses leading to more deaths in the United States each year than cocaine and heroin combined, prescription drug abuse, misuse, and diversion have become growing concerns.