Drug Topics February 2019

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

Note the physiological signs of stress and consider necessary changes.

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

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

State Senator Jeff Stone tackles PBM reform, reimbursement rates. 

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

Professional associations, gratitude can keep you engaged, healthy

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

Sublingual form approved for short-term use.

Pharmacies now may switch from accrual to cash accounting.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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