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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.

When women are underrepresented in health care, half of our world’s population becomes at-risk.

Nearly one-third of hospital personnel had still not been vaccinated against COVID-19 by mid-September.

Leverage internal partnerships and demonstrate the value of data

Prioritizing well-being can be difficult when dealing with increased workloads, but pharmacists can find small ways to incorporate self-care into their days.

The remote and virtual way of treating patients is becoming the new norm. Specialty providers have to adapt to provide the most streamlined solutions.

In a recent webinar by Becton Dickinson, a panel of pharmacy experts discussed how hospital pharmacy departments can start and grow a robust analytics program.

Clinical consultant pharmacists offer an individualized approach to the needs of long-term care facilities.

There are 3 key considerations in understanding 340B program results and benefits.

Community model for hypertension management drives increased access, better outcomes for patients.

The hospital pharmacy must play its part by leveraging technology to control the costs of doing business and supporting the enterprise in addition to focusing on patient care.

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the "hidden epidemic” of drug diversion. The good news is that health care systems are recognizing the need to switch to a more proactive approach.

More than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, the mental health burden resulting from the public health crisis is becoming more and more apparent.