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01/28/2021
Whether individually or as part of a multidisciplinary team, pharmacist involvement in the management of patients with chronic pain is significant.
Whether individually or as part of a multidisciplinary team, pharmacist involvement in the management of patients with chronic pain is significant.
Whether individually or as part...
01/28/2021
Pharmacy Learning Network
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Walmart and the Opioid Epidemic: Is There a Lack of Corporate Responsibility?
Commentary
01/26/2021
Michael Cawley, PharmD, discusses the recent news of the Department of Justice saying it was suing Walmart for unlawfully dispensed controlled substances through their pharmacies, and stresses the need for more corporate responsibility.
Michael Cawley, PharmD, discusses the recent news of the Department of Justice saying it was suing Walmart for unlawfully dispensed controlled substances through their pharmacies, and stresses the need for more corporate responsibility.
Michael Cawley, PharmD,...
01/26/2021
Pharmacy Learning Network
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News
01/21/2021
Particulate matter discovered in multiple lots of oxycodone hydrochloride oral solution has prompted Genus Lifesciences Inc. to voluntarily recall more than two dozen lots of the pain medication.
Particulate matter discovered in multiple lots of oxycodone hydrochloride oral solution has prompted Genus Lifesciences Inc. to voluntarily recall more than two dozen lots of the pain medication.
Particulate matter discovered in...
01/21/2021
Pharmacy Learning Network
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News
01/19/2021
Researchers found that although untreated pain is common among nursing home residents with dementia, there is also a significant number of residents receiving analgesics without having pain.
Researchers found that although untreated pain is common among nursing home residents with dementia, there is also a significant number of residents receiving analgesics without having pain.
Researchers found that although...
01/19/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
From Annals of Long-Term Care
Commentary
01/12/2021
Merissa Andersen, PharmD, MPH, 2020-2021 ISMP fellow, reviews a case of an 88-year-old LTC resident who was prescribed fentanyl in the ER after a fall and then switched to oxycodone upon returning to the LTC facility, and provides ISMP...
Merissa Andersen, PharmD, MPH, 2020-2021 ISMP fellow, reviews a case of an 88-year-old LTC resident who was prescribed fentanyl in the ER after a fall and then switched to oxycodone upon returning to the LTC facility, and provides ISMP...
Merissa Andersen, PharmD, MPH,...
01/12/2021
Pharmacy Learning Network
From Pharmacy Learning Network
Why Stakeholders Need to Address Challenges to Allow Better Naloxone Access
Interview
12/08/2020
Sami Hanna, PharmD candidate, Touro University, explains why regional and state stakeholders and policy makers should utilize prescription monitoring programs to better address rural overdoses and increase the availability of Naloxone.
Sami Hanna, PharmD candidate, Touro University, explains why regional and state stakeholders and policy makers should utilize prescription monitoring programs to better address rural overdoses and increase the availability of Naloxone.
Sami Hanna, PharmD candidate,...
12/08/2020
Pharmacy Learning Network
From Pharmacy Learning Network
Addressing and Reducing Opioid Use Among Patients With Shingles
Interview
11/09/2020
Jessica DeMartino, PhD, Manager, Health Outcomes Insights and Solutions, Vaccines US Health Outcomes, GSK, reviews her recent research that examined opioid use and painkiller treatment patterns among patients with shingles, and explains the...
Jessica DeMartino, PhD, Manager, Health Outcomes Insights and Solutions, Vaccines US Health Outcomes, GSK, reviews her recent research that examined opioid use and painkiller treatment patterns among patients with shingles, and explains the...
Jessica DeMartino, PhD, Manager,...
11/09/2020
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Conference Insider
10/19/2020
Study findings from a poster presented at AMCP Nexus 2020 suggest that when providers perform outreach and coordination across both prescribers and patients, opioid utilization and costs are reduced.
Study findings from a poster presented at AMCP Nexus 2020 suggest that when providers perform outreach and coordination across both prescribers and patients, opioid utilization and costs are reduced.
Study findings from a poster...
10/19/2020
First Report Managed Care
From First Report Managed Care
Walgreens Announces New Personalized Support Solutions for Pain Management
Interview
10/13/2020
Walgreens has recently announced two new solutions aimed at supporting patients with chronic and acute pain. In this interview, Darem Dughri, senior director of pharmacy operations, and Tyler Liebegott, PharmD, pharmacy manager, both at...
Walgreens has recently announced two new solutions aimed at supporting patients with chronic and acute pain. In this interview, Darem Dughri, senior director of pharmacy operations, and Tyler Liebegott, PharmD, pharmacy manager, both at...
Walgreens has recently announced...
10/13/2020
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News
09/25/2020
Barcode medication administration scanning rates increased from 81% at baseline to 95% after the medication safety effort, according to the study.
Barcode medication administration scanning rates increased from 81% at baseline to 95% after the medication safety effort, according to the study.
Barcode medication...
09/25/2020
Pharmacy Learning Network
From Pharmacy Learning Network
Nonopioid Treatment Option for Treating Chronic Low Back Pain In Veterans
Interview
06/12/2020
Jennifer Naylor, PhD, clinical & experimental psychologist, Durham VA Health Care System and Co-Director for the VA Mid-Atlantic MIRECC's Clinical Core, and Chris Marx, MD, staff psychiatrist, Durham VA Health Care System and Co-Director for...
Jennifer Naylor, PhD, clinical & experimental psychologist, Durham VA Health Care System and Co-Director for the VA Mid-Atlantic MIRECC's Clinical Core, and Chris Marx, MD, staff psychiatrist, Durham VA Health Care System and Co-Director for...
Jennifer Naylor, PhD, clinical &...
06/12/2020
Veterans Health Today
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News
01/28/2021
Whether individually or as part of a multidisciplinary team, pharmacist involvement in the management of patients with chronic pain is significant.
Whether individually or as part of a multidisciplinary team, pharmacist involvement in the management of patients with chronic pain is significant.
Whether individually or as part...
01/28/2021
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
01/21/2021
Particulate matter discovered in multiple lots of oxycodone hydrochloride oral solution has prompted Genus Lifesciences Inc. to voluntarily recall more than two dozen lots of the pain medication.
Particulate matter discovered in multiple lots of oxycodone hydrochloride oral solution has prompted Genus Lifesciences Inc. to voluntarily recall more than two dozen lots of the pain medication.
Particulate matter discovered in...
01/21/2021
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
01/19/2021
Researchers found that although untreated pain is common among nursing home residents with dementia, there is also a significant number of residents receiving analgesics without having pain.
Researchers found that although untreated pain is common among nursing home residents with dementia, there is also a significant number of residents receiving analgesics without having pain.
Researchers found that although...
01/19/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
09/25/2020
Barcode medication administration scanning rates increased from 81% at baseline to 95% after the medication safety effort, according to the study.
Barcode medication administration scanning rates increased from 81% at baseline to 95% after the medication safety effort, according to the study.
Barcode medication...
09/25/2020
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
05/15/2020
“These results may reflect low clinician awareness of applicable guidelines or reluctance to adhere to guidance,” researchers wrote.
“These results may reflect low clinician awareness of applicable guidelines or reluctance to adhere to guidance,” researchers wrote.
“These results may reflect low...
05/15/2020
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
04/30/2020
“To our knowledge, this study is the first to systematically examine differential risk factors of prescription opioid misuse between heterosexual and non-heterosexual military veterans,” researchers wrote.
“To our knowledge, this study is the first to systematically examine differential risk factors of prescription opioid misuse between heterosexual and non-heterosexual military veterans,” researchers wrote.
“To our knowledge, this study is...
04/30/2020
Veterans Health Today
News
02/28/2020
A nationwide recall is active for a narcotic pain medication used to treat moderate to severe pain.
A nationwide recall is active for a narcotic pain medication used to treat moderate to severe pain.
A nationwide recall is active...
02/28/2020
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
02/11/2020
The number of naloxone orders dispensed increased significantly in the Ohio Medicaid population after the state implemented a law allowing pharmacists to dispense the opioid overdose drug without a prescription.
The number of naloxone orders dispensed increased significantly in the Ohio Medicaid population after the state implemented a law allowing pharmacists to dispense the opioid overdose drug without a prescription.
The number of naloxone orders...
02/11/2020
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
01/30/2020
Fatal overdoses involving cocaine and other stimulants like methamphetamine have been rising in the US in recent years, and many deaths involve the use of these drugs along with at least one opioid.
Fatal overdoses involving cocaine and other stimulants like methamphetamine have been rising in the US in recent years, and many deaths involve the use of these drugs along with at least one opioid.
Fatal overdoses involving...
01/30/2020
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
01/17/2020
Patients receiving opioid analgesics who had multiple prescribers or pharmacies were more likely to receive outpatient sublingual buprenorphine for addiction, according to recent study findings.
Patients receiving opioid analgesics who had multiple prescribers or pharmacies were more likely to receive outpatient sublingual buprenorphine for addiction, according to recent study findings.
Patients receiving opioid...
01/17/2020
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
04/05/2024
The increased scrutiny of prior authorization, highlighted by media reports and government actions, prompts debate over payer responsibility while exploring the potential for AI to enhance the process.
The increased scrutiny of prior authorization, highlighted by media reports and government actions, prompts debate over payer responsibility while exploring the potential for AI to enhance the process.
The increased scrutiny of prior...
04/05/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
04/05/2024
An interactive map made available by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), a drugmaker advocacy group, shares state-specific data on the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The federal program, initially created over 30...
An interactive map made available by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), a drugmaker advocacy group, shares state-specific data on the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The federal program, initially created over 30...
An interactive map made...
04/05/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
02/16/2024
In a news release published on February 14, 2024, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a "Request for Information" in collaboration with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). This request aims to gain insight into how...
In a news release published on February 14, 2024, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a "Request for Information" in collaboration with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). This request aims to gain insight into how...
In a news release published on...
02/16/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
02/15/2024
The arrival of the Inflation Reduction Act has ushered in a new era of drug price regulation, giving the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) the ability to negotiate directly with companies that make some of the costliest drugs...
The arrival of the Inflation Reduction Act has ushered in a new era of drug price regulation, giving the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) the ability to negotiate directly with companies that make some of the costliest drugs...
The arrival of the Inflation...
02/15/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
07/15/2023
“Given overall acceptability, injectable PrEP should be included as part of a menu of prevention options, allowing end-users to select the modality that suits their preferences, needs and lifestyle,” researchers advised.
“Given overall acceptability, injectable PrEP should be included as part of a menu of prevention options, allowing end-users to select the modality that suits their preferences, needs and lifestyle,” researchers advised.
“Given overall acceptability,...
07/15/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
06/29/2023
This approval comes after a safety and effectiveness trial showed that the treatment improved participants’ annualized bleeding rate after 3 years.
This approval comes after a safety and effectiveness trial showed that the treatment improved participants’ annualized bleeding rate after 3 years.
This approval comes after a...
06/29/2023
Population Health
News
06/26/2023
Researchers examined the presence and use of ICD-10-CM social determinants of health (SDOH)-related Z codes among adults with hypertension and found differences in documentation and medical expenditures.
Researchers examined the presence and use of ICD-10-CM social determinants of health (SDOH)-related Z codes among adults with hypertension and found differences in documentation and medical expenditures.
Researchers examined the...
06/26/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
06/21/2023
In 2021, medication nonadherence among adults was associated with costs, gender, disability status, insurance coverage, and other characteristics.
In 2021, medication nonadherence among adults was associated with costs, gender, disability status, insurance coverage, and other characteristics.
In 2021, medication nonadherence...
06/21/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
05/26/2023
Several thousand products containing phenylephrine and norepinephrine were recalled due to a lack of sterility assurance.
Several thousand products containing phenylephrine and norepinephrine were recalled due to a lack of sterility assurance.
Several thousand products...
05/26/2023
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
05/26/2023
The recalls, designated Class II by the US Food and Drug Administration, impact a variety of antibiotic injections.
The recalls, designated Class II by the US Food and Drug Administration, impact a variety of antibiotic injections.
The recalls, designated Class II...
05/26/2023
Pharmacy Learning Network

Insights

Walmart and the Opioid Epidemic: Is There a Lack of Corporate Responsibility?
Commentary
01/26/2021
Michael Cawley, PharmD, discusses the recent news of the Department of Justice saying it was suing Walmart for unlawfully dispensed controlled substances through their pharmacies, and stresses the need for more corporate responsibility.
Michael Cawley, PharmD, discusses the recent news of the Department of Justice saying it was suing Walmart for unlawfully dispensed controlled substances through their pharmacies, and stresses the need for more corporate responsibility.
Michael Cawley, PharmD,...
01/26/2021
Pharmacy Learning Network
Commentary
01/12/2021
Merissa Andersen, PharmD, MPH, 2020-2021 ISMP fellow, reviews a case of an 88-year-old LTC resident who was prescribed fentanyl in the ER after a fall and then switched to oxycodone upon returning to the LTC facility, and provides ISMP...
Merissa Andersen, PharmD, MPH, 2020-2021 ISMP fellow, reviews a case of an 88-year-old LTC resident who was prescribed fentanyl in the ER after a fall and then switched to oxycodone upon returning to the LTC facility, and provides ISMP...
Merissa Andersen, PharmD, MPH,...
01/12/2021
Pharmacy Learning Network
Why Stakeholders Need to Address Challenges to Allow Better Naloxone Access
Interview
12/08/2020
Sami Hanna, PharmD candidate, Touro University, explains why regional and state stakeholders and policy makers should utilize prescription monitoring programs to better address rural overdoses and increase the availability of Naloxone.
Sami Hanna, PharmD candidate, Touro University, explains why regional and state stakeholders and policy makers should utilize prescription monitoring programs to better address rural overdoses and increase the availability of Naloxone.
Sami Hanna, PharmD candidate,...
12/08/2020
Pharmacy Learning Network
Addressing and Reducing Opioid Use Among Patients With Shingles
Interview
11/09/2020
Jessica DeMartino, PhD, Manager, Health Outcomes Insights and Solutions, Vaccines US Health Outcomes, GSK, reviews her recent research that examined opioid use and painkiller treatment patterns among patients with shingles, and explains the...
Jessica DeMartino, PhD, Manager, Health Outcomes Insights and Solutions, Vaccines US Health Outcomes, GSK, reviews her recent research that examined opioid use and painkiller treatment patterns among patients with shingles, and explains the...
Jessica DeMartino, PhD, Manager,...
11/09/2020
Pharmacy Learning Network
Walgreens Announces New Personalized Support Solutions for Pain Management
Interview
10/13/2020
Walgreens has recently announced two new solutions aimed at supporting patients with chronic and acute pain. In this interview, Darem Dughri, senior director of pharmacy operations, and Tyler Liebegott, PharmD, pharmacy manager, both at...
Walgreens has recently announced two new solutions aimed at supporting patients with chronic and acute pain. In this interview, Darem Dughri, senior director of pharmacy operations, and Tyler Liebegott, PharmD, pharmacy manager, both at...
Walgreens has recently announced...
10/13/2020
Pharmacy Learning Network
Nonopioid Treatment Option for Treating Chronic Low Back Pain In Veterans
Interview
06/12/2020
Jennifer Naylor, PhD, clinical & experimental psychologist, Durham VA Health Care System and Co-Director for the VA Mid-Atlantic MIRECC's Clinical Core, and Chris Marx, MD, staff psychiatrist, Durham VA Health Care System and Co-Director for...
Jennifer Naylor, PhD, clinical & experimental psychologist, Durham VA Health Care System and Co-Director for the VA Mid-Atlantic MIRECC's Clinical Core, and Chris Marx, MD, staff psychiatrist, Durham VA Health Care System and Co-Director for...
Jennifer Naylor, PhD, clinical &...
06/12/2020
Veterans Health Today
Examining Naloxone Availability at Rural Pharmacies
Interview
05/28/2020
Jenn Nguyen, PhD, assistant professor, Mercer University College of Pharmacy, discusses why pharmacies and pharmacists serve as information and resource portals for their community, even if their pharmacy does not stock naloxone.
Jenn Nguyen, PhD, assistant professor, Mercer University College of Pharmacy, discusses why pharmacies and pharmacists serve as information and resource portals for their community, even if their pharmacy does not stock naloxone.
Jenn Nguyen, PhD, assistant...
05/28/2020
Pharmacy Learning Network
Correlation Between Opioid Overdoses With Alcohol, Benzodiazepine Use
Videos
05/13/2020
Marco Tori, MD, Department of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, discusses why alcohol and benzodiazepine co-involvement was common among opioid overdose-related deaths.
Marco Tori, MD, Department of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, discusses why alcohol and benzodiazepine co-involvement was common among opioid overdose-related deaths.
Marco Tori, MD, Department of...
05/13/2020
Pharmacy Learning Network
How the Medicaid Transformation Project Helps Address the Opioid Epidemic
Interview
04/07/2020
David Smith, project executive for the Medicaid Transformation Project at Avia, discusses how the opioid epidemic has evolved and how the Medicaid Transformation Project helps transform health care and the related social needs for vulnerable...
David Smith, project executive for the Medicaid Transformation Project at Avia, discusses how the opioid epidemic has evolved and how the Medicaid Transformation Project helps transform health care and the related social needs for vulnerable...
David Smith, project executive...
04/07/2020
Pharmacy Learning Network
Veterans With RA, History of Mental Health Conditions at Higher Risk for Chronic Opioid Therapy
Interview
03/05/2020
Justin Scott Liberman, MD, MPH, assistant professor of anesthesiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, explains why veterans with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and mental health conditions are at a higher risk of developing chronic opioid...
Justin Scott Liberman, MD, MPH, assistant professor of anesthesiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, explains why veterans with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and mental health conditions are at a higher risk of developing chronic opioid...
Justin Scott Liberman, MD, MPH,...
03/05/2020
Veterans Health Today

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Quiz
03/16/2020
Veterans diagnosed with what condition are at higher risk for chronic opioid therapy?
Veterans diagnosed with what condition are at higher risk for chronic opioid therapy?
Veterans diagnosed with what...
03/16/2020
Veterans Health Today
Quiz
03/05/2020
Which narcotic pain medication—used to treat moderate to severe pain—has been recalled in the last two FDA Enforcement Reports?
Which narcotic pain medication—used to treat moderate to severe pain—has been recalled in the last two FDA Enforcement Reports?
Which narcotic pain...
03/05/2020
Pharmacy Learning Network
Quiz
02/07/2019
A recent study, published online in JAMA Network Open, was the first study of veterinary opioid prescriptions.
A recent study, published online in JAMA Network Open, was the first study of veterinary opioid prescriptions.
A recent study, published online...
02/07/2019
Pharmacy Learning Network