Protein S deficiency is a type of inherited thrombophilia associated with increased risk of venous thromboembolism.
Alpha-gal, a mammalian oligosaccharide, has recently been implicated in delayed anaphylaxis reactions to mammalian meat.
The Phaseal closed-system transfer device can extend the beyond-use date of pharmaceuticals, thereby reducing waste.
An estimated 6 to 12 million individuals in the United States develop head lice each year, with most cases occurring in children ages 3 to 11.
This Continuing Education activity is supported by an educational grant from Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation..
Patient characteristics and product mix play an important role in determining the overall use and costs of comparable insulins across different manufacturers.
Many clinical trials are underway in a race to develop a safe and effective vaccine against severe acute respiratory SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Health system specialty pharmacies are creating a more integrated care structure for complex patients on specialty drug regimens.
The continuing education article reviews diabetes quality improvement efforts and the potential for expanding the role of pharmacists as clinical care providers.
With continued increases in the US drug spend, the evolution of fully transparent PBM programs has introduced an alternative approach to traditional PBM structures aimed at enhanced utilization and cost control.
Dose consolidation and quantity limit initiatives decreased utilization and cost outcomes for select mental health drugs in a fee-for-service Medicaid environment.
Among insured patients with type 2 diabetes, copayments and glycosylated hemoglobin values were associated with increased rates of drug switching.
When giving antineoplastics to obese and morbidly obese patients, clinicians must be careful not to under- or overdose.
Is piperacillin/tazobactam an effective carbapenem alternative to treat bloodstream infections caused by ESBL-producing enterobacteriaceae.
As healthcare spending continues to rise, more employers, managed care organizations, and pharmacy benefit managers are implementing novel pharmacy benefit designs and formulary management policies to control drug spending.
Health systems and manufacturers need to work together to obtain inclusion for health system specialty pharmacies so that patients can fill their prescriptions within a coordinated care ecosystem.
Perhaps no other health care worker has been exposed to the opioid epidemic more frequently than pharmacy technicians and pharmacists.
New models of collaboration can guide providers in optimizing care for patients with HCV.
Among insured patients with type 2 diabetes, copayments and glycosylated hemoglobin values were associated with increased rates of drug switching.
Federal prosecutors are increasingly turning their attention to pharmacies and pharmacists. In this article, we detail some of the recent enforcement efforts, as well as outline some proactive strategies for compliance.
This cost analysis demonstrated that onabotulinumtoxinA is one of the least-costly treatment options for inadequately managed overactive bladder syndrome.
Prostate cancer is the leading cancer in men, with about 1 in 8 developing it in his lifetime.
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.
Additional non-oral options could provide more manageable forms of PrEP treatment for patients, potentially increasing global uptake of PrEP in the future.