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Patient Preference for Treatment Administration in Cystic FibrosisThis study assesses the preferences of patients with cystic fibrosis for treatments that differ in the mode of administration.
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Ethical Challenges Pharmacists Face When Managing Noncompliant PatientsAdverse effects of medications can irrefutably steer a patient away from taking their medication.
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MedCart Specialty Pharmacy: Preparing for the Next Advancements in Hepatitis C TherapyTherapy approvals significantly changed the landscape of treatment for hepatitis C and it is anticipated that the drugs in the treatment pipeline will mark significant advances in therapy as well.
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Presenting Prescribing Data to Primary Care Physicians to Explain Nonadherence to Acute Cystitis Treatment GuidelinesNominal group technique reinforced with electronic voting technology to stimulate conversation is a feasible technique for conducting focus groups with primary care physicians.
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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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PharmD Students Cope With Transitions in the Wake of the COVID-19 PandemicThe COVID-19 pandemic rapidly pushed traditional face-to-face instruction within schools of pharmacy into a fully remote learning environment.
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Therapeutic and Subtherapeutic Dosing of Pregabalin: Medication Adherence, Healthcare Resource Utilization, and CostsTherapeutic and subtherapeutic doses of pregabalin were compared to ascertain differences in adherence, healthcare resource use, and cost between the cohorts.
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Treatment for C difficile Shows Promising Potential in First-in-Human Phase 1 TrialA first-in-human trial evaluating the safety, pharmacokinetics, and fecal microbiome effects of a novel DNA polIIIC inhibitor demonstrated the antibacterial’s promise as a potential treatment alternative to vancomycin for the treatment of Clostridioides difficile.
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Bridging the Gaps in Patient Care: The Value of Proactive Engagement in the Specialty Care ModelThe patient care model employed by specialty pharmacies emphasizes communication and coordination among stakeholders.
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Economic Model of Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factors for Patients Receiving ChemotherapyFor US payers, pegfilgrastim is a less-expensive choice than daily filgrastim for reducing the risk of febrile neutropenia in patients receiving myelosuppressive chemotherapy.
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Working Outside the Dispensing Box: The Roles of the Medical Information Specialist and Medical Science LiaisonAs medical information specialists and medical science liaisons, pharmacists use their drug expertise and clinical skills to serve as information providers
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Why a Holistic, Technology-Enabled Treatment Approach Is Necessary to Address Hepatitis C-Related Liver DiseasePatients with hepatitis C benefit from a collaborative approach that involves specialty pharmacists and other care providers working with patients to promote patient engagement, adherence to therapy, and management of comorbidities.
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Considerations for LTC Pharmacy Short-Fill DispensingThe new Final Rule to dispense all brand name drugs to Medicare Part D enrollees in long-term care facilities by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will impact pharmacists and patients.
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Why Pharmacists Must Remain Data-Driven Decision MakersScientific inquiry stands as the basis of so many advances in our society that it seems inconceivable to question the return on investment in science.
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The Role of the Health Care Professional in Ensuring the Safe and Effective Use of Dietary SupplementsThis Continuing Education activity is supported by an educational grant from Nature Made Nutritional Products.
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Mold Can Cause a Persistent CoughCladosporium, Penicillium, Alternaria, and Aspergillus are the most common molds found in almost all environments.1 These are just a few of the hundreds of thousands of species of fungi.
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Health-System Specialty Pharmacies Address Social Determinants of HealthIntegrating specialty pharmacy staff into oncology, neurology, rheumatology, and other specialty clinics within their health systems is a growing trend with a range of beneficial outcomes.
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Better Manufacturing, Supply Chain Cures Drug ShortagesThese actions can eliminate vulnerabilities and ensure greater supply chain resiliency for the next pandemic—and beyond.
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2023 ACIP Updates for Immunizations in Adults and Children: What Pharmacists Need to KnowPharmacists who immunize must ensure their knowledge about routine vaccinations for adults and children is up-to-date by reviewing the changes to the immunization schedule each year.
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Medication Use in Bariatric Surgery: Evaluation of Perioperative AdjustmentsA retrospective evaluation to assess whether medications for patients undergoing bariatric procedures are effectively optimized to ensure safe medication transitioning.
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Specialty Pharmacy Trends Call for InnovationSpecialty pharmacies serve as a hub of services for all stakeholders, offering comprehensive support programs for patients and data-driven clinical intelligence for providers and payers.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis and Joint Replacement: Impact of BiologicsSince the introduction of biologics to treat rheumatoid arthritis, there has been a reduction in total hip and total knee replacement surgeries among rheumatoid arthritis patients.
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Medical Science LiaisonsMost notably, COVID-19 has transformed the landscape for medical science liaisons (MSLs) by forcing them to rapidly adapt to the present circumstances.
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Oral Oncology: Utilization of Selected Oral Antineoplastic Enzyme Inhibitor AgentsAn overview of the utilization and cost for selected oral antineoplastic agents, with discussion regarding oncology in general, as well as the topic of adherence.
