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Antibiotic Treatment of EndocarditisPatients who received ampicillin and ceftriaxone were less likely to have new onset renal failure.
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Pharmacist Feature Friday: Helping Pediatric Patients with Cystic FibrosisI’m happy to try and find the best solutions for my CF patients.
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How Will Value-Based Contracting Influence the Future of Specialty Pharmacy?Pharma manufacturers in the future will reimburse payers on payments for ineffective therapies based on outcomes.
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Landmark Supreme Court Ruling: State Regulation of PBM Reimbursement RatesSupreme Court ruling clears the way for states to pass laws that protect pharmacies from predatory reimbursement practices by PBMs.
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Web Exclusive: Real-World Anti-TNF Dose Escalation in Patients With Crohn's DiseaseThis study evaluated the rates of dose escalation in patients with Crohn's disease.
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Community Pharmacists Make a Difference With ImmunizationsDespite some challenges, these programs increase rates and follow-up doses and improve patient communication.
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Pharmacy Students Prepare for Changing Health Care LandscapeIt is more important than ever to have pharmacists and pharmacy professionals practicing at the top of their license to assist patients in pharmacy deserts.
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Ovarian Cancer: The Silent KillerOvarian cancer has been dubbed "the silent killer" because of its overall 5-year survival rate of 47%: By the time a woman receives the diagnosis, the prognosis is unfavorable.
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The Comparative Value of 3 Electronic Sources of Medication DataCombining medication history information from multiple sources improves the completeness and accuracy of the medication information.
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Effective Drug Therapy for EpilepsyUnderstanding the drug interactions associated with antiepileptic drugs can avoid complications.
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Ohio-based Healthcare Companies Pay $19.5 Million to Settle False Medicare Claims AllegationsWhistleblower suits arise from claims for reimbursement under Medicare, Medicaid, or TRICARE.
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Compliance Packaging: One Way to Help the Medicine Go DownNonadherence to medication presents a major obstacle to the achievement of positive patient outcomes.
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This National Glaucoma Awareness Month, Pharmacists Can Have an Unparalleled Impact on Prevention, Treatment of GlaucomaPharmacists can play a key role in providing education and guidance to patients with glaucoma.
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Unanticipated Learning Opportunities for Pharmacy Students During COVID-19The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has presented pharmacy students with an opportunity to develop new skills that former students never had the opportunity to develop.
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Data Aggregation in Specialty PharmacyThe value of big data in health care is realized when raw data are transformed into insights that drive practice change and decision making.
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Trends Associated with Implementing and Lifting a Pregabalin Step Therapy PolicyThis study examined the impact of a pregabalin step therapy policy on utilization and medical costs in Humana’s Medicare and commercial plans.
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From Science Fiction to Reality: How AI is Reshaping Pharmacy WorkflowPharmacies brace for a double wave of DIR fees while paddling against profit struggles. Enter Pharmacy AI: a transformative vehicle to navigate stormy waters, enhance efficiency, and prioritize patient care.
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Pharmacy Job Trends: Adapting to Today's MarketUnemployment among pharmacists is low, thanks to job growth in several key areas. Pharmacists should learn about the latest trends in the job market, plus how to maximize their efforts.
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Adding a Specialty Pharmacy to Your Retail BrandWith the growth of specialty pharmacies in retail, there are new tracking and reporting challenges to consider and conquer.
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Economic Model Comparing Rivaroxaban and Enoxaparin for Post-Orthopedic VTE ProphylaxisThis 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.
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Barriers to and Facilitators of Medication AdherenceThis study reports on barriers to and facilitators of medication adherence for asthma and diabetes patients who were both adherent and nonadherent to their medication regimen.
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Sepsis Week: Pharmacists’ Have a Critical Impact on the Treatment of SepsisSeveral studies have shown that a pharmacist’s presence on a sepsis team has a statistically significant impact on patient outcomes, with pharmacists taking on several roles during patient management.
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Cost-Effectiveness of Rasagiline Compared With First-Line Early Parkinson Disease TherapiesExamination of the cost-effectiveness of rasagiline versus other approved first-line Parkinson disease therapies indicated that rasagiline was either cost saving or cost-effective in all cases.
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Study Shows Causes of Medication Errors in Pediatric OTC Cough and Cold ProductsMedication errors associated with OTC cough and cold products highlight an important counseling opportunity for community pharmacists that is particularly relevant as winter approaches.
