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Effect of Dispensing Supply on Pravastatin Refill AdherenceIn uninsured, indigent, and low-income patients with hyperlipidemia, optimum pravastatin refill adherence was observed with a 90-day dispensing supply.
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PBM Audits: Proper Mind-set and Responsive StepsThe pharmacy’s mind-set should be “Let’s solve the problem” rather than being defensive and attempting to “win the argument” with a PBM audit.
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Rx Product Profile: AstraZeneca and Pozen Inc's VimovoVimovo (naproxen and esomeprazole magnesium) delayed-released tablets, marketed by AstraZeneca and Pozen Inc, are FDA approved for the symptomatic relief of arthritic conditions.
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Patient Adherence: Identifying Barriers and Defining SolutionsMajor patient and professional advocacy organizations discussed factors leading to patient nonadherence to prescription therapy and solutions for overcoming the major barriers.
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Pediatric Cardiovascular ConditionsCardiovascular health in pediatric patients remains a topic that requires continual education.
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Economic Burden of Oral Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors Among Privately Insured Patients Diagnosed With Metastatic Renal Cell CarcinomaStudy investigate the economic burden from the total costs, private insurance reimbursement, and out-of-pocket costs for oral TKI agents among metastatic RCC patients.
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Cost-Utility Analysis of Treatments for Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung CancerA national community-level study of Medicare patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer found that adding targeted therapy to chemotherapy regimens was not cost-effective.
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Melatonin: Considerations for Use in Patients With Sleep DisordersMelatonin, an endogenous, or natural, hormone mainly produced by the pineal gland in the brain, regulates several body processes, including circadian rhythm and sleep patterns.
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Low Reporting of Medicaid Diabetes Quality Measures: Room for Improvement?In a review of publicly reported diabetes quality measures for Medicaid fee-for-service, overall reporting was low and reports of outcomes measures were rarely available.
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Attitudes, Barriers, and Perceptions Influence Naloxone Prescribing by PharmacistsEvidence suggests that they are not actively using their prescriptive authority, but a new study aims to identify factors affecting their related behaviors.
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Investments in Vaccines May Prevent PovertyMaking investments in vaccines could result in millions fewer deaths and cases of poverty.
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Is Pink Eye Rubbing You the Wrong Way?Patients learn approaches for treating different forms of conjunctivitis.
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Outpatient Cancer Center Cost Evaluation of Extended Beyond-Use Dating with a Closed-System Transfer DeviceThere is a constant balancing act for health care systems to provide the newest and most up-to-date care for patients while being financially responsible.
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Antimicrobial Stewardship at the Tipping PointAntimicrobial stewardship programs have been around for some time. However, a tipping point has yet to be achieved where most hospitals and long-term care facilities have effective programs.
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Overcoming Challenges in Health-System Specialty PharmacyIt is important to promote the ongoing development of best practices for integrated specialty pharmacies in academic health systems.
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Small Molecule Inhibitors for the Treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic LeukemiaImportantly, when considering the useof small molecule inhibitors, potential drug interactions must be evaluated.
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Acute Bronchitis and Rhinosinusitis: Perspectives From Antimicrobial StewardshipThe overuse of antimicrobials is associated with antimicrobial resistance, which is now a global crisis.
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Marketing Arrangements Spark Concerns for Specialty PharmaciesPharmacy owners should spend time reviewing marketing arrangements with an attorney who is well-versed in the anti-kickback law to avoid potential pitfalls.
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Identification and Communication Approaches to Drug and Dietary Supplement InteractionsPharmacists are ideally positioned to educate patients on which supplements to take with their medications.
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Survey: High Levels of Burnout are Prevalent Among Hematology/Oncology PharmacistsCommon factors that contributed to increased dissatisfaction at work included workflow disruptions, role conflict, quantity of work, organizational culture, and leadership support.
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The Appropriateness of Use of 3 Classes of Psychotropic Medications in Children and AdolescentsFor the majority of children and adolescents receiving a psychotropic medication there is a valid medical diagnosis.
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Clinical Overview: Guiding Patients Through Treatment with PCSK9 InhibitorsPCSK9 inhibitors are among the most significant tools targeting high cholesterol to arrive since the first statins were approved by the FDA.
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Cost and Utilization Outcomes Associated With a Dosage Consolidation and Quantity Limits ProgramDose consolidation and quantity limit initiatives decreased utilization and cost outcomes for select mental health drugs in a fee-for-service Medicaid environment.
