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How Mnemonics Can Help Students Ace the PCOASome pharmacy schools now use Pharmacy Curriculum Outcomes Assessment scores for academic probation.
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A System Approach to Pharmacy LeadershipHospital acquisitions and mergers have become common in today's health care environment.
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Patient Adherence: Identifying Barriers and Defining SolutionsMajor patient and professional advocacy organizations discussed factors leading to patient nonadherence to prescription therapy and solutions for overcoming the major barriers.
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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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Cost of Squamous Cell Cancer of the Head and NeckThe cost of squamous cell cancer of the head and neck is driven primarily by the end-of-life phase. Treatment costs increased following the approval of cetuximab.
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Letter from Community Oncology AllianceA letter to community oncology pharmacists from Ricky Newtown, CPA, director of Financial Services & Operations, Community Oncology Alliance.
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USPSTF Updates Recommendation for Earlier Colorectal Cancer ScreeningThe United States Preventive Services Task Force updates recommends that colorectal cancer screening begin 5 years earlier, at age 45 instead of age 50.
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Trends in the 2012 Eisai Oncology Digest: Insurance and Cost Obstacles in Cancer TreatmentResults from Eisai Inc's online national survey of cancer patients, published in the 2012 Eisai Oncology Digest, highlight financial concerns of cancer treatment and their impact on treatment adherence.
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Going Beyond the Headlines on Health Spending in 4 StepsHealth care spending in the United States is at the center of a loud, fractured debate mired in deep complexity.
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Billions of Dollars and More Than a Decade Later, Now What?The global launch of a new drug requires careful orchestration of sales and marketing support activities—a challenge that can have a large financial impact.
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The King Hussein Cancer Center in Jordan: Evolution of the Pharmacy DepartmentThe pharmacy at KHCC has transformed itself into one of the leading health care providers in the Middle East.
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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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5 Ways Pharmacy Students Can Help During PandemicThere is a number of things that pharmacy students can do to help their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Sephin1 Therapy Could Be Effective Therapy for Multiple SclerosisSephin1 found to protect oligodendrocytes, axons, and myelin, as well as reduce central nervous system inflammation in multiple sclerosis.
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Emphasize Medication Adherence to PatientsMethods Include Bioingestible Sensors, Motivational Interviewing, Packaging and Reminder Technology, and Synchronization
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FDA to Require Overdose Death Warnings on Opioid LabelsLabel change is part an effort to help inform proviers about balancing the serious risks of opioids with their role in pain management.
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Community Pharmacist Involvement in Prescription Drug Monitoring ProgramsThe involvement of community pharmacists is vital to reduce prescription drug abuse through the use of Electronic Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs.
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Misinformation from the Drug IndustryThe 340B program helps rural and urban safety-net health providers care for underserved patients across America every day.
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Combating Advancing Cancers With CAR T-Cell TherapyImmunotherapy methods emerged on the oncology market as adoptive cell transfers, specifically chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapies, with clear benefits in hematologic malignancy treatment.
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Viability of a Dose Optimization Program Within a Specialty PharmacyDose optimization strategies offer a potentially valid, clinically based intervention in which payers can realize a direct drug cost savings, and indirect medical cost avoidance.
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Learning to Breathe: Optimizing Management of COPD Based on Device SelectionA review of current treatment recommendations for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with a focus on currently available medication devices.
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Managing Rheumatoid ArthritisA guide to treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, the most common chronic inflammatory joint disease.
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Flash Continuous Glucose Monitoring Utilization in Type 2 DiabetesContinuous glucose monitoring has revolutionized the way patients with diabetes can monitor their glucose.
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Understand the Basics of Immune-Enhancing SupplementsData indicate potential benefits and risks with nutritional supplement use, highlighting the need for pharmacist counseling.
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Infused Therapies: Cost Savings Benefits Through Home InfusionTransitioning infusion therapy patients from hospital outpatient or medical office settings to home care, when appropriate, can result in significant reductions in medical drug spending.
