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Pharmacy Interoperability Challenges and Needs Under the 21st Century Cures ActWhile progress is being made to advance the Cures Act, it is essential to ensure pharmacy interoperability given pharmacy’s critical role in health care.
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Revolutionizing Treatment with Bispecific Therapies: Navigating the Challenges AheadBy decade’s end, approval of additional bispecifics is expected for hematological malignancies, solid tumors, and non-oncology conditions such as inflammatory, autoimmune, neurodegenerative and vascular diseases, and ocular disorders and infections.
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Trends in Behavioral and Mental Health Treatment Since the Start of the PandemicNew research finds that mental health has replaced COVID-19 as the top health concern among Americans, but deeper analysis needs to be done into whether depression and anxiety are truly becoming more widespread.
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Impact of Pharmacist-Led Initiatives on Health Care–Associated Clostridioides difficile RatesAntimicrobial stewardship efforts focusing on accurate penicillin allergy histories, β-lactam cross-reactivity education, and guideline-driven narrow-spectrum prescribing may help sustainably decrease health care–associated Clostridioides difficile infection rates.
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Advancing Pharmacists’ Role in Personalized Treatment for Breast, Prostate, and Lung CancerPrecision oncology represents an evolution in therapeutic practice.
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Transforming Medication Safety into a Value-DriverAdvanced technology can automate many pharmacovigilance tasks to build workflow efficiencies, reduce manual intervention, and free up team members for more strategic activities.
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Patient and Provider Safety is at the Core of Mass COVID-19 Immunization EffortAs new variants of the virus come to rise, it is crucial to continue to address the safety concerns with mass COVID-19 immunizations during the pandemic as well as provide solutions to reduce the exposure and spread of the virus.
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Three Keys to Success for Pursuing a Career in the Biopharmaceutical IndustryBuilding a network, finding your passion, and taking steps to transition into an industry professional can help lead PharmD graduates to success.
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Practical Advice for Perioperative Management of Patients With Harmful Alcohol IntakeA team of clinical and academic experts from the Association of Anaesthetists produced a consensus statement outlining the key components to minimizing the impact of harmful alcohol intake in the surgical population.
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Alternative Funding Programs Affect Our Most Vulnerable Patient PopulationsAFPs limit access to provider-prescribed specialty medications.
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Managing Vaccines and COVID-19 Testing With Paperless TechnologyCOVID-19 has increased the demand for new, safer curbside conveniences and the health care industry—including the pharmacy—has transformed rapidly to meet patient needs and prioritize safety as a result of the pandemic.
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Pharmacy Automation: The Future of Medication Safety and EfficiencyNotable advancements include machine learning and predictive analytics, among others.
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Educational Opportunities Exist for the Pharmaceutical Care of AnimalsInterested individuals may gain certification or continuing-education credits, many of which are available through the American College of Veterinary Pharmacists.
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Pharmacists Participating in Advanced Pain Management Modalities for Refractory PainPatient selection is a key factor in the safe and effective administration of advanced pain management modalities.
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The European Medicines Agency: A Modern Robin Hood?Many studies with a stated goal of advancing child health care in administratively-defined minors have no clinical value and may even harm young patients.
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The Psychological Impact of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: An Ongoing InvestigationCase reports have shown a potential association with adverse psychological effects.
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340B Assists Patients and InstitutionsHow much does this federal program affect the success of the health care parties involved?
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A Hospital’s Outpatient Pharmacies Attempt to Reduce DIR Fees Using Performance ReportsThis quality improvement initiative demonstrates that pharmacies were unable to use performance reports provided by the payer to improve performance scores and decrease direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees.
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How the Corporate World, Government Worked Together to Deliver a Solution to the COVID-19 PandemicThe alliance between pharmaceutical partners and government organizations signals the possibilities of shared resources in meeting global crises.
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2023 Federal Legislation Is Having an Impact on Oncology Practices and PatientsThe CMS FAQ ruling is resulting in barriers to care for patients.
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A Guide to Administering Influenza Vaccines in Special Populations: Focus on Patients Who Are ImmunocompromisedExpanding pharmacist–patient care services to include vaccine promotion and administration within ambulatory clinics is an example of the expanding role of pharmacists and their contribution to primary care practice.
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A Rare Specialty Pharmacy’s Quick Response to Customized Patient Education Using QR CodesQR codes are currently used in various health care settings, such as in hospitals for patient verification, but more recently for health care-related education.
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The Evolving Role of Pharmacovigilance in Digital TherapeuticsDigital therapeutics (DTx), a novel evidence-based software approach, is revolutionizing health care by delivering personalized treatments. Pharmacovigilance ensures DTx safety but faces challenges such as data privacy and standardization.
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Telehealth Proves of Great Value During COVID-19But state-to-state communications and inconsistencies related to licensing present legal issues.
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Data-Driven Development: How Real-World Data and AI Are Transforming Clinical TrialsReal-world data and artificial intelligence (AI) are poised to revolutionize drug development by optimizing clinical trials and regulatory approvals, if data quality and patient privacy challenges are addressed.
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Zuranolone Offers An Innovative Treatment for Postpartum DepressionZuranolone enhances health care providers’ ability to address the complex needs of patients with PPD, offering new hope for rapid and sustained relief from depressive symptoms.
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AI in Biomedical Research Is Revolutionizing Drug Development, Clinical InnovationAI is expected to significantly quicken the pace of drug design and development, while improving the success rate of new medicines.
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5 Key Challenges and Opportunities for Medically Integrated Dispensing Pharmacies in 2025In 2025, medically integrated dispensing pharmacies face significant challenges, including low reimbursements, restrictive pharmacy benefit manager practices, complex therapies, regulatory barriers such as the Stark delivery law, and the Inflation Reduction Act's financial implications, necessitating urgent advocacy, reform, and collaboration to sustain equitable, patient-centered cancer care.
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Planning for the New Year in Specialty Pharmacy: Tips to Help Patients Get Hassle-Free RefillsIn specialty pharmacy, many patients take steps to manage their prescription benefits before the new year.
