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Prevention of Shingles: The Zostavax VaccineDr. Patel is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice, Oregon State University/ Oregon Health & Science University, College of Pharmacy, Portland campus.
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The Importance of Outcomes in High Cost Drug TherapiesPharmaceutical manufacturers historicially reaped the benefits of operating independently in pricing and discounting drugs based on volume sold in the United States.
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Exploring the History and Rise of Data Opportunity SystemsThe opportunity to leverage patient immunization history and data at the point of care in a pharmacy environment can increase the trust and credibility of the pharmacist as a member of the patient’s health care team.
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Quality Initiatives: Pharmacists in the ForefrontPharmacists can lead quality transformation within their organizations.
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Renin Antagonists: An Alternative to Controlling HypertensionIdentification of aliskiren's role in the management of hypertension has been the focus of several clinical trials which have demonstrated its effectiveness in blood pressure reduction with few side effects.
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Not Just Dispensing: The Unique Role of Pharmacists in an Outpatient Research PharmacyPharmacists can serve as essential members of a research team in a role that involves much more than traditional dispensing functions.
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The Role of PARP Inhibitors in Treating Ovarian CancerRucaparib is FDA approved in patients with a BRCA mutation and who have received 2 more prior lines of previous chemotherapy.
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The Opportunities and Challenges of Specialty DistributionThe distribution of infusible specialty medications comes with difficulties that must be addressed by pharmacies and payers.
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Influenza Vaccinations During the COVID-19 PandemicGiven the collision of COVID-19 and flu season, receiving the flu vaccine may hold additional benefits by reducing symptoms that may be confused with those of the novel coronavirus.
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Emergency Preparedness: When Disaster StrikesFor patients who require life-sustaining medications, emergency preparedness is essential. Here is a game plan to guide you and your patients when facing the unexpected.
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Impact of Co-Payment Discounts on Antidepressant Medication Adherence and CostsA unique co-payment discount program for antidepressants was associated with higher antidepressant medication adherence, lower likelihood of discontinuation, and lower healthcare costs.
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Optimization of BiopharmaceuticalsPharmacists should be knowledgeable about the different approaches used to modify biopharmaceuticals and how they affect stability, dosing, safety, and efficacy.
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CAR-NK Cell Immunotherapy Demonstrates Potential for Treating Patients With Relapsed or Refractory LymphomasPatients with relapsed/refractory leukemia and lymphomas generally have a grim prognosis, which has paved the way for immunotherapy treatments.
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US Cost-Effectiveness of Saxagliptin in Type 2 Diabetes MellitusSaxagliptin, in combination with metformin, provides a durable, well-tolerated, and cost-effective treatment option for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, from a US payer perspective.
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Oncology Pharmacy Education Network: Finding Solutions TogetherThe Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) Oncology Pharmacy Education Network (OPEN) provides resources that are pharmacist driven and developed.
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Dolutegravir Is Susceptible to Chelation-Type InteractionsCommon medications containing polyvalent cations should be separated to prevent decreased absorption of the HIV therapy.
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Comparative Effectiveness of Fidaxomicin for Treatment of Clostridium Difficile InfectionOur analysis models the clinical and economic value of fidaxomicin for the treatment of Clostridium difficile infection compared with metronidazole and vancomycin.
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Regulatory Solution Needed as Gray Market for Diverted and Counterfeit OTC Devices GrowsGray market diagnostic OTC medical devices pose substantial health and safety risks to patients.
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Patterns of Specific Testing for Patients With Chronic Myelogenous LeukemiaStudy assessed chemotherapy use in patients with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) to determine how use of CML-specific tests impacted drug selection and modification.
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Understanding and Navigating Specialty and Orphan Drug Challenges in the 340B ProgramFailure to recognize the interests of manufacturers to ensure proper use of 340B pricing may result in 340B hospitals missing the opportunity to secure and retain discounts on key orphan and specialty drugs or may render them unable to access the drugs at all.
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Cost-Effectiveness of Docetaxel-Cyclophosphamide Versus Doxorubicin-Cyclophosphamide for Breast CancerCompared with doxorubicin plus cyclophosphamide, docetaxel plus cyclophosphamide was highly cost-effective for adjuvant treatment of operable breast cancer.
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Pharmacy Technicians to Play a Key Role in Upcoming Flu SeasonOn August 4, 2021, the Biden administration expanded the authority of pharmacy technicians under the PREP Act to allow pharmacy technicians to administer adult flu vaccines during the 2021-2022 flu season.
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CANDOR Creates a Safer Health Care SystemNow in 4 states, the program allows providers to admit errors without worry about legal ramifications in the courtroom.
