Drug Topics February 2019

March 05, 2019

Poor medication adherence leads to $100 billion in healthcare expenditures annually.

February 28, 2019

Note the physiological signs of stress and consider necessary changes.

February 27, 2019

Updated recommendations for the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and outbreak management of seasonal influenza. 

February 26, 2019

Learning a patient's specific situation might help overcome adherence barriers. 

February 25, 2019

State Senator Jeff Stone tackles PBM reform, reimbursement rates. 

February 23, 2019

CDC reports seasonal influenza activity remains elevated and widespread throughout U.S.

February 22, 2019

Professional associations, gratitude can keep you engaged, healthy

February 21, 2019

Pharmacists must cultivate a culture of safety, training to protect patients.

February 20, 2019

Sublingual form approved for short-term use.

February 19, 2019

Pharmacies now may switch from accrual to cash accounting.

February 18, 2019

Hospitals must consider operating mechanisms, educational updates, the behavior of prescribers, and even manufacturer transparency when surviving through drug shortages.

February 15, 2019

2018 U.S. drug prices, OTC/coprescribing increasing access to Naloxone, standardized opioid prescribing in children, and more.

February 14, 2019

Consider these services to improve your independent community pharmacy's return on investment. 

February 13, 2019

Advice from pharmacists whom have adopted new approaches in their practice.

February 13, 2019

Healthcare execs need to lay the cultural foundation today for upcoming technology changes

February 12, 2019

How to build new revenue streams and show your value by expanding services.

January 25, 2019

What needs to be considered before independent and chain pharmacies branch into the specialty arena.