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Baricitinib: Great Hope or Great Hype for COVID-19?
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12/21/2020
“My premonition is that in a year or so we’ll have much more effective drug therapies at our disposal (or we won’t need them due to widespread vaccination), and we’ll be wondering why we ever entertained using agents like baricitinib and...
“My premonition is that in a year or so we’ll have much more effective drug therapies at our disposal (or we won’t need them due to widespread vaccination), and we’ll be wondering why we ever entertained using agents like baricitinib and...
“My premonition is that in a...
12/21/2020
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Pharmacists Are Not Social Workers: Opinion
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12/17/2020
“Although we would like to assist our patients with these other challenges, we are usually overwhelmed with other responsibilities to discuss other services that our patients may benefit from,” says Michael Cawley, PharmD.
“Although we would like to assist our patients with these other challenges, we are usually overwhelmed with other responsibilities to discuss other services that our patients may benefit from,” says Michael Cawley, PharmD.
“Although we would like to...
12/17/2020
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Should Antibodies Be Given to Just Anybody? The Latest on Novel COVID-19 Immunotherapies
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12/17/2020
In the last few weeks, two antibody therapies for non-hospitalized patients age 12 and older with mild to moderate symptoms of COVID-19 have received emergency use authorization. Douglas Jennings, PharmD, discusses these therapy options and...
In the last few weeks, two antibody therapies for non-hospitalized patients age 12 and older with mild to moderate symptoms of COVID-19 have received emergency use authorization. Douglas Jennings, PharmD, discusses these therapy options and...
In the last few weeks, two...
12/17/2020
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12/15/2020
“Pharmacists are well positioned to improve vaccination rates and can act as advocates, educators, identifiers, and immunizers,” stresses Yvette C Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh, consultant pharmacist.
“Pharmacists are well positioned to improve vaccination rates and can act as advocates, educators, identifiers, and immunizers,” stresses Yvette C Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh, consultant pharmacist.
“Pharmacists are well positioned...
12/15/2020
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“Rem-Yes-ivir” or “Remdesi-Don’t”: What Does the Latest Evidence Say?
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12/14/2020
Douglas Jennings, PharmD, discusses recent data released regarding the use of remdesivir for SARS-CoV-2 infection, regardless of the patient’s disease severity.
Douglas Jennings, PharmD, discusses recent data released regarding the use of remdesivir for SARS-CoV-2 infection, regardless of the patient’s disease severity.
Douglas Jennings, PharmD,...
12/14/2020
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Understanding the Link Between an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program and Cost Savings
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12/08/2020
In an exclusive discussion during ASHP Midyear 2020, Kelly Bach, PharmD, assistant professor, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, explains the benefits of an antimicrobial stewardship program, and why pharmacists using these...
In an exclusive discussion during ASHP Midyear 2020, Kelly Bach, PharmD, assistant professor, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, explains the benefits of an antimicrobial stewardship program, and why pharmacists using these...
In an exclusive discussion...
12/08/2020
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What Makes Amazon Pharmacy a Behemoth Entering the Pharmaceutical World and the Impact on Future Pharmacy Care
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12/04/2020
Michael Cawley, PharmD, discusses Amazon entrance into the pharmaceutical world, and explains why he hopes that after the COVID-19 vaccine is administered by pharmacists, patients will again recognize the importance of the brick-and-mortar...
Michael Cawley, PharmD, discusses Amazon entrance into the pharmaceutical world, and explains why he hopes that after the COVID-19 vaccine is administered by pharmacists, patients will again recognize the importance of the brick-and-mortar...
Michael Cawley, PharmD,...
12/04/2020
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Pharmacist Focus on Patient Nutrition—Let`s Get America Healthy
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12/04/2020
Mark Munger, PharmD, explains the important role community pharmacists play in patient nutrition, and why pharmacists should continually talk to patients that are non-adherent to medications, especially cardiovascular medications, about the...
Mark Munger, PharmD, explains the important role community pharmacists play in patient nutrition, and why pharmacists should continually talk to patients that are non-adherent to medications, especially cardiovascular medications, about the...
Mark Munger, PharmD, explains...
12/04/2020
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Pharmacy Chain Response During COVID-19 Vaccination Phase: Will Pharmacists Be Supported?
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11/30/2020
“During the vaccine distribution phase, I believe the chain pharmacies will have a major role in providing this vaccine throughout their communities,” says Michael Cawley, PharmD. “I am concerned that once this begins, the pharmacy staff will...
“During the vaccine distribution phase, I believe the chain pharmacies will have a major role in providing this vaccine throughout their communities,” says Michael Cawley, PharmD. “I am concerned that once this begins, the pharmacy staff will...
“During the vaccine distribution...
11/30/2020
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11/25/2020
As we approach Thanksgiving, Yvette C. Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh, consultant pharmacist, says that in spite of the challenges and stress of this year, there is still a lot to be thankful for, including the little things that we all often take for...
As we approach Thanksgiving, Yvette C. Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh, consultant pharmacist, says that in spite of the challenges and stress of this year, there is still a lot to be thankful for, including the little things that we all often take for...
As we approach Thanksgiving,...
11/25/2020
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