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Patient Characteristics' Effect on the Conversion Between Basal InsulinsThe characteristics of patients who require increases in their basal insulin dose were compared with those requiring no increase following conversion between basal insulin analogues.
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What Defines an Independent Specialty Pharmacy?Independent specialty pharmacies foster the development of innovative services and programs that demonstrate a patient-centric approach and an entrepreneurial business philosophy.
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Ulcerative Colitis: Improving Outcomes with a Targeted FormulationUCERIS is indicated for inducing remission in patients with active, mild to moderate ulcerative colitis.
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Travel-for-Treatment Provides Access to Cost-Effective Prescription DrugsBest practices to safely, legally source prescription medications in Mexico.
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Oncology Pharmacy and Patient Care, Part 1Medication reconciliation is a critical component of the oncology pharmacistʼs duties that has been performed safely over the phone with the patient, caregiver, and pharmacy with the assistance of electronic health records.
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Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis: Knowing the SignsA majority of sinus infections are viral in nature, and a thorough understanding of risk factors and symptoms will help clinicians know when antibiotics are needed.
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Palliative Care: The Role of the PharmacistPharmacists are essential in developing an individualized treatment regimen for each patient.
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Analytics for Specialty: Managing Patient OutcomesAs payers aim to control costs, they seek better data and reporting on specialty drug use and clinical outcomes.
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Lessons Learned: Starting a Health-System, Oncology-focused Specialty PharmacyHealth-system–owned and operated specialty pharmacies have become a trend to not only capture previously unrealized profit but to also close the gap between provider, patient, and medication.
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Conventional and Biologic Rheumatoid Arthritis Therapies: Utilization and Cost TrendsBased on American College of Rheumatology recommendations and novel emerging treatment options, the trend of increasing biologic use for rheumatoid arthritis is expected to continue.
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Technician Medication Reconciliation in Primary Care Is An Overlooked OpportunityAdvancing the Roles of All Pharmacy Team Members Has Shown to Reduce Errors and Improve Patient Safety.
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Does Medication Persistence in Diabetes Affect the Risk Of Hospitalization In The Short-Term?An evaluation of the impact of persistence to oral antidiabetic medication on reducing the risk of hospitalization in adult patients with type 2 diabetes.
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Insulin Pump Therapy and Continuous Glucose MonitoringInsulin pump therapy and continuous glucose monitoring systems can be invaluable tools for patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
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Mass Merchandisers Offer Career ChoicesWith the changing landscape of health care, community pharmacists have an opportunity to take on a larger role in improving patients' health. Here is what national retail chains are doing to set up.
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Early Screening Is Key in Colorectal CancerNew treatments with biological agents and vaccines are creating a pathway for patients with metastatic CRC.
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Cost Impact of Switching From Metoprolol to Nebivolol for HypertensionA large single-payer administrative claims database was used to assess the economic impact of switching from metoprolol to nebivolol for the treatment of hypertension.
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Specialty Pharmacy: Not for the Faint of Heart“You can put yourself out of business by getting into the specialty pharmacy business.â€
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State Regulation of TelepharmacyState regulation of telepharmacy varies depending on the market-driven needs within each particular state.
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Increases in Utilization Management of Oncology Medicines by US PayersRecent increases in the number of therapies indicated for a given oncology subtype has resulted in heightened utilization management stringency.
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Growth of Health System-Based Specialty Pharmacy to Continue in 2020, Reducing Cost of CareAlthough the prevalence of health system-based specialty pharmacies has grown steadily over the past decade, 2020 will mark a critical year.
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Reimbursement for Service of Administering Vaccines, From an Independent Pharmacy PerspectiveOver the last 20 years, pharmacies have become known immunization destinations.
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Interactive Case Studies- February 2023Cases discuss patients with medication allergies and drug interactions.
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Opioid-Induced ConstipationOpioids are associated with various adverse effects, including constipation, nausea, respiratory depression, sedation, and vomiting.
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The Role of Accumulator Co-pay Programs in Specialty Pharmacy BenefitsAs specialty spending continues to creep up to 50% of total drug spend, payers have an option to directly reduce their costs while impacting a relatively small volume of prescriptions.
