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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Pharmacy Students and InternsCan we teach effective habits? Is there a blueprint for helping pharmacy students and interns be more proactive, prioritize more efficiently, and embrace a strong work ethic?
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Successful Implementation of Student-Driven Virtual Transitions of Care Model During the COVID-19 PandemicVirtual transitions of care services are a valuable and viable opportunity for students to progress to graduation and gain valuable experience in preparation for professional employment.
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Costs of Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum and Fasciectomy for Dupuytren's ContractureA retrospective cohort analysis was conducted to compare disease-specific healthcare resource utilization and the costs of collagenase clostridium histolyticum and fasciectomy among adult Dupuytren’s contracture patients.
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Thoughts About CVS Health and AetnaCVS Health has reportedly placed a bid to buy Aetna, one of the nation’s largest health insurers.
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Cycloset® (bromocriptine mesylate) Tablets: A Novel Treatment for the Management of Type 2 Diabetes in AdultsCycloset (quick-release formulation of bromocriptine mesylate), a dopamine D2 agonist, is a novel agent recently approved by the FDA for type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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Pharmacists: Pivotal Players in the Biosimilars Treatment ParadigmAn understanding of biosimilars will be essential for patient consults and education.
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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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Change Together for the BetterAs we grow and mature, our thoughts and opinions inevitably change as we gain experience and wisdom.
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Going Back to Get Ahead: Transitioning from Pharmacist to Pharmacy ResidentGraduating from pharmacy school is significant milestone for pharmacists, as it marks their long-awaited transition from student to professional and the beginning of their career.
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How Pharmacy Technicians Can Be Certified to Administer Immunizations in 2020Pharmacy technicians are garnering support from key industry leaders as they rally for more active roles and responsibility.
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Costs of Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum and Fasciectomy for Dupuytren's ContractureA retrospective cohort analysis was conducted to compare disease-specific healthcare resource utilization and the costs of collagenase clostridium histolyticum and fasciectomy among adult Dupuytren’s contracture patients.
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Cost-Effectiveness of Live Attenuated Versus Inactivated Influenza Vaccine Among ChildrenVaccination with trivalent live attenuated versus inactivated influenza vaccine in children aged 2 to 17 years is cost saving or cost-effective depending on the severity of the influenza season.
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Raising the Bar Through Education and Quality InitiativesFrom its creation, Diplomat University at Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy has been structured around its primary objective to provide a high-level of ongoing education to enable staff and partners to take the best possible care of patients.
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How Diet and Lifestyle Modifications Can Improve Cognitive Function in the ElderlySelect foods, vitamins, and cardiovascular activity have all been proven in clinical literature to be essential components of improving the health of our encephala.
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Choose the Most Appropriate Therapy to Fight InfluenzaBaloxavir marboxil and oseltamivir are options for treating uncomplicated influenza.
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Daily Dose and Costs of Therapy With Topical Testosterone AgentsWe assessed time to maintenance dose attainment in commercially insured men initiating topical testosterone agents and compared daily maintenance doses and costs of this therapy.
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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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Women at the Forefront of PharmacyThree female leaders in pharmacy discuss the changes in this industry.
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COVID-19 and Telehealth: Will the Expansion Persist After the Pandemic?A temporary public policy change and insurers' expanded benefits have allowed the growth of telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Oral Therapies for Hormone Receptor – Positive Breast CancersThe recent development of cyclin-dependent kinase 4 and 6 (CDK4/6) inhibitors, as well as alpelisib (Piqray), a phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) inhibitor, has changed the way patients with HR-positive MBC are treated.
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Analyzing the Impact of Different Value-Based Insurance Design ProgramsTotal 1-year healthcare costs were not significantly reduced by 2 value-based insurance design programs for diabetic patients, although education appeared to improve quality of care.
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What Is the Best Way to Get Rid of a Cough?Before recommending any OTC cough suppressants, pharmacists must remind patients to consult a medical professional before giving these medications to children younger than 4 years.
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Pharmacists and Annual Wellness VisitsPharmacists are continuing to expand their role as health care providers with more direct patient care opportunities. Pharmacists working under the supervision of a physician can provide an annual wellness visit, which is an exam that focuses on the patient’s health, allowing them the opportunity to develop a personalized approach to health care and disease prevention.
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Utility of the PhaSeal Closed System Drug Transfer DeviceThe Phaseal closed system drug transfer device provides a mechanical barrier to the entry of contaminants into sterile solutions for up to 168 hours.
