The US health care system expects 2020 to be a year of major cost savings, in part because of the projected significant traction from 3 major biosimilars for rituximab (Rituxan), bevacizumab (Avastin), and trastuzumab (Herceptin), which accounted for a total of $19.4 billion in sales in 2018.
A data-centric approach is vital for patients with complex conditions, particularly in determining what has worked well and anticipating what medical or pharmacy care is required for effective outcomes in the future.
The pharmacy technician's assistance helps pharmacists eliminate inconsistencies and improve patient engagement.
Student pharmacists speak to veterinary pharmacists and veterinarians about commonly prescribed medications for companion animals.
2019 Pharmacy Quality Alliance Annual Meeting included discussions on measures to improve medication services and how pharmacists can play a larger role in the multidisciplinary care team.
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is the buildup of extra fat in the liver that isn't caused by alcohol abuse.
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to increased vigilance over the proper disposal of vaccine-related materials, such as vials, needles, syringes, and bandages.
A novel CTC assay showed up to 88% accuracy detecting precancerous and cancerous colorectal lesions.
Pharmacogenetics has the potential to radically change the practice of psychiatry.
Among rheumatoid arthritis patients newly treated with adalimumab, etanercept, or infliximab, lower dose escalation rates and costs were seen with etanercept.
The FDA has approved Valturna (aliskiren/valsartan) to treat hypertension.
As highly accessible health care professionals, pharmacists have the opportunity to improve medication adherence and health outcomes of patients with bipolar disorder.
Prostate cancer is the leading cancer in men, with about 1 in 8 developing it in his lifetime.
Selecting an accreditation agency should be determined by the local business environment and needs.
A decision-analytical model shows that everolimus has a favorable budget impact when introduced into the treatment algorithm for metastatic renal cell carcinoma.
What additional skills and mentorship do pharmacy students need to be successful in 21st century pharmacy? How can we make this training more mainstream?
High adherence to treatment is a key first step toward better patient outcomes, including sustained disease control or remission.
Evolution in the pharmacy reimbursement system represents a crucial component toward stabilizing costs and providing fair margins for pharmacy sustainability, particularly in rural and underserved areas.
The infection causes diarrhea and inflammation of the colon, and it can be difficult to get rid of it.
Technicians can also greatly assist managers with design considerations and with monitoring the success in appointment-based model med sync programs.
This study evaluated the rates of dose escalation in patients with Crohn's disease.
An examination of payer coverage for multiple sclerosis drugs shows variation in how these drugs are covered and in the evidence that payers review to make these decisions.
Copay organizations play an important role in helping patients obtain their medications and have become integral partner with specialty pharmacies as they work together to support different therapies.
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune-mediated neuromuscular disease characterized by muscle weakness.