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Monoclonal antibodies have been helpful in preventing severe illness in patients at increased risk, but barriers to receiving this therapy exist.

Comprehensive medication management has been shown to improve disease markers, and new research indicates it could also reduce costs.

A toolkit provides insight into the use of automated dispensing station overrides for emergency situations.

In an emergency, automated dispensing cabinets can prevent unnecessary delays. Knowing the agents most needed in the cabinets is an important step to aid in this reduction.

Cold-chain packaging represents a great deal of cost and environmental impact. Eco-friendly packaging could reduce both.

During this period, pharmacists can optimize medications, monitor adherence, and improve access.

Pharmacy residents can aid in effectively improving HbA1c levels in patients.

Complex diseases can be difficult to manage for optimal outcomes. Monitoring programs of therapies can help with that management

Bar code medication administration has been moved beyond inpatient areas, but compliance may require improvement.

The program administered 60 vaccines to patients referred by their primary care physicians.

New options are being developed for conditions including psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis, and asthma.

Patient reported outcomes for were positive for those who filled medications at an integrated health system specialty pharmacy.

The pipeline includes next-in-class treatments for melanoma, NSCLC, breast cancer, and multiple myeloma.

Strict utilization management policies have led some patients to make decisions like skipping medication doses.

A survey saw that of teenagers who sought care in the ED and were prescribed outpatient treatment, fewer than half who received an STI diagnosis filled their prescriptions.

Pediatric patients taking 4 or more medications were more likely to experience medication errors.

Current data about naloxone use in pediatric populations is extrapolated from adult studies.

High-dose haloperidol and aprepitant were both associated with emergency department discharge.

While antibiotic dosing was correct, therapy duration was frequently inappropriate.

Making a smooth transition from community pharmacy to health system pharmacy practice is possible, especially for those with marketable skills.

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the cracks in health system pharmacy. Here’s how the workforce can adapt.

Cross-practice collaboration is one of the best ways to improve patient outcomes.

The facilities will be inspected between March 9 and June 9, 2022.

Findings from a systematic review found little difference in outcomes between biosimilar and reference product treatment options.

Does anxiety justify an exemption from vaccine mandates among health care workers?

Several institutions have published guidance on how to treat patients hospitalized with COVID-19.

Research results showed a significant difference in blood pressure control when patients took magnesium.

The addition of a pharmacist to a diabetes management team increases therapy optimization and medication access while enhancing patient care.

Study findings presented at the 2021 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition revealed naloxone counseling can impact the opioid crisis through patient education.

Mean days of therapy per 1000 patient-days were reduced across medication categories.