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Metastatic Breast Cancer UpdatesIncremental gains in survival and new targeted agents in the pipeline offer promise.
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Cannabidiol Gets Thumbs Up from Federal AgenciesThe FDA approved cannabidiol (CBD) last year for the treatment of seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut and Dravet syndromes in patients aged 2 years and older. As pharmacists, we will likely be called upon as experts in CBD therapeutics.
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Through Thick and Thin: Using Anticlotting DrugsHelping patients understand their regimen can boost adherence.
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Direct and Indirect Cost Burden of Chronic Hepatitis CAn estimation of the direct healthcare and indirect work-loss cost burden of chronic HCV using health insurance claims covering 13 million individuals.
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Examining Part D Beneficiaries' Medication Use in the Doughnut HoleThe authors found that the Part D doughnut hole significantly reduced the use of medications for treating potentially disabling and life-threatening conditions, but increased out-of-pocket costs for Medicare beneficiaries.
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Consider Transdisciplinary Approach to Pain in Patients with CancerManaging cancer pain is a challenge for patients and providers alike.
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Challenges, Opportunities Mark Health Care Landscape in 2022Burnout, drug and technician shortages, home care, remote work, and telehealth continue to trend
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Poison Control Centers Offer Unique Opportunities for PharmacistsMore than $45 million in health care expenditures is prevented, and that money saved, annually by Arizona’s 2 poison control centers. But what do they do?
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A Predictive Modeling Primer for Specialty PharmacyAs the industry focuses more on value-based care, predictive modeling allows pharmacies to shift their services from a one-size-fits-all approach to a personalized, high-touch strategy.
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The Implications of Antibiotic Overuse Warrant Attention to GuidelinesUp to half of antibiotics prescribed in the United States may be unnecessary, leading to avoidable adverse events and development of antibiotic resistance and attendant costs.
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Current Tech Hurdles in Specialty Pharmacy Lead to a Decrease in Effective CareLost within the fast-paced specialty pharmacy environment are updates to pharmacy software systems that can accommodate the ever-growing needs of patients.
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Myelofibrosis Treatment Options: A Guide for PharmacistsTreatment options may include treating the anemia with blood transfusions, androgen therapy, thalidomide, and other medications.
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Any Willing Provider Legislation May Squeeze Independent Practice PharmaciesIndependents grapple with increasingly aggressive policies among payers, pharmacy benefit managers, and pharma companies.
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Predictive Analytics: A Case Study in Machine-Learning and Claims DatabasesA state-of-the-art predictive analysis tool that finds patients with rare diseases in a complex database could be valuable to stakeholders, who would achieve savings by helping physicians prescribe the appropriate treatment sooner.
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Gaps in Immunization MeasurementIn the United States, vaccine-preventable diseases cause tens of thousands of deaths each year.
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Taking Medication in Diabetes Self-Management: Issues and Recommendations for Reducing BarriersThis paper considers opportunities and barriers relating to medication taking and self-management by people with diabetes and related conditions as discussed during an invitational symposium.
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Enterovirus May Have PeakedEnterovirus-D68 could soon be in the rearview mirror, according to a Hartford, CT, pediatric intensivist who has treated more than 20 children hospitalized with the infection.
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Impact of Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies in OncologyWhen used fittingly, REMS can ensure safe use of prescribed drugs. However, applying REMS to oncology and supportive-care drugs must be done carefully.
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SBRT Improves Options for Prostate CancerFor some patients, stereotactic body radiation therapy may provide an enhanced quality of life, better efficacy, and reduced adverse effects.
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What Are Treatment Approaches to Liver Cancer?How to treat hepatocellular carcinoma is heavily influenced by the burden of disease at diagnosis.
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Avoidable ReadmissionsIn the past year, more than 2200 hospitals have been penalized $280 million for "excessive" readmission rates under the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' Readmissions Reduction Program, and the penalties will become more severe as the maximum penalty rises to 3% by 2014.
