New Guidelines: Pharmacists Should Be Vaccine Advocates
Ensure quality by achieving and maintaining competence to administer immunizations.
Pharmacists Want More Time with Patients
Survey shows pharmacists are eager to provide care for the whole patient continuum.
CMS Releases 2017 Drug Spending Dashboards
Aggregated data highlights manufacturers responsible for price increases.
Patients with Cognitive Impairment Less Likely to Get OACs
Study finds different anticoagulation treatment levels for patients with cognitive problems.
Two Studies Show Efficacy of Rivaroxaban, Other NOACs in Preventing Stroke
A meta-analysis of 95 studies indicates lower risk of stroke and intracranial hemorrhage.
OptumRx, UnitedHeathcare Expand Innovative Consumer Discounts
Beginning January 2020, all new employer clients must incorporate Point-of-Sale discounts.
Doctors Misprescribing Fentanyl
Between 34.6% and 55.4% of patients prescribed TIRF were opioid-intolerant
COPD CARE Reducing Veterans Readmissions and Increasing Access to Care
National Gold Status Practice created by a pharmacist looks to expand nationwide.
Early Planning is Key to Retirement and Succession
It's a seller's market for those looking to transition or divest; buyers must consider profit and continuity in addition to price.
Rite Aid Upends its Corporate Team
400 positions consolidated, saving a predicted annual $55 million.
FDA Approves Generic for Diovan
Ongoing valsartan shortages due to recalls prompt FDA prioritization.
Dietary Supplements Need Evidence and Evaluation
Some patients view supplements as more convienent and affordable than medical treatment.
Pharmacists Bring Information, Vaccines to Fight Against Measles
Although requests for measles vaccinations are increasing, pharmacists may be limited by state laws.
Trazimera, Herceptin Biosimilar, Gains FDA Approval
Indicated for breast cancer, and gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma.
Walmart Wrongly Fired Pharmacist with MS Over Vaccinations
ADA violations net pharmacist over $1 million.
Burnout Common in Critical Care Pharmacy
Recent survey denotes high levels of burnout syndrome.
Reconnect to Reinvigorate
Relationships and planning will help bring balance to life.
Pharmacy Education for the 21st Century
Schools increase focus on patients, outcomes, economics, and leadership.
How to Achieve Balance in Work and in Life
Identify and overcome burnout before it impacts you.
Case Studies in Stability
How do full-time pharmacists stay motivated at work and achieve a perfect work-life balance? Here are four pharmacists who are doing just that.
Biosimilar Naming Change Eliminates Potentially High Consumer Costs
Only new biosimilars and interchangeables will recieve four-letter suffixes.
Serious Shingrix Side Effects Are Rare
Safety monitoring findings for Shingrix are consistent with clinical trial data.
Women at Greater Risk of Developing Shingles
Pregnancy and menopause are contributing factors.
Gottlieb Resigns from FDA, Focused on Generics and e-Cigarettes
Scott Gottlieb’s tenure at the FDA was marked by hundreds of generic approvals and aggressive moves against the tobacco industry and vaping.
ASHP 2019 Award Recipients
Walgreens Top Violator in Underage Nicotine Sales
More than 40 companies have been recorded distributing nicotine-containing products to minors.
Nine Ways to Help Patients Better Adhere to Their Medications
Poor medication adherence leads to $100 billion in healthcare expenditures annually.
Lower-Priced Insulin Coming Soon
Eli Lilly creates generic Humalog priced 50% lower
FDA Issues Warning to CanaRx
A Canadian-based online pharmacy has been reissuing U.S. employee prescriptions from physicians and pharmaices in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Britain.
FDA Is Looking for New Data on Sunscreen Ingredients
As sunscreens have evolved, new safety considerations are warranted.
