pharmaphorum

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The government previously announced £150 million (around $200 million) to help drive digitisation in social care, and a target of 80% of social care providers to have digital social care records by March 2024.

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Board Vitals - Pharmacist

DECEMBER 1, 2023

With 2024 rapidly approaching, there comes the question of New Year’s Resolutions. Patient Communication Some call it creating “happy patients,” others want to improve “patient experience,” and yet others mention “patient satisfaction.” To simplify our EHR and make documentation easier and quicker.

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The Happy PharmD

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

The stress experienced by community pharmacists compared to those in other settings is well-documented and has been a longstanding issue. A cultural shift within the profession is also needed, encouraging open communication and prioritizing self-care to create a supportive environment for pharmacists.

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The FDA Law Blog

APRIL 25, 2023

The primary vehicle for FDA to request cybersecurity information in premarket submissions has been guidance documents. The technological characteristics in this context may cover a wide range of device functions, for instance, monitoring features, stimulation parameters, and communications with healthcare providers.

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DiversifyRx

JULY 11, 2024

Small Dispensers and the 6/12/2024 FDA Announcement Concerning DSCSA This week’s article on the recent DSCSA postponement comes from PRS Pharmacy Services. Not All Pharmacies Can Exempt from The 11/27/2024 DSCSA Requirements. The original article can be found HERE. The DSCSA Adventure continues. The DSCSA Adventure continues.

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PQA

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In support of this goal, PQA has performed a review of its bylaws and proposes revisions which modernize and streamline this important governing document. If community pharmacists can easily collect these data, they can be an effective resource to promote clinical trial diversity. Each member organization has one vote.

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PQA

MARCH 8, 2024

Offering Resources to Implement Point-of-Care Testing The National Community Pharmacists Association and National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations have developed a new guidance document to help community pharmacy teams with their point-of-care testing services. "A prior to the PQA Leadership Summit. Register today!

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The FDA Law Blog

JUNE 20, 2023

The document provides minor updates on procedures, incorporating recent developments and experiences in how FDA interacts with industry. Draft Guidance Finally, as part of MDUFA V , FDA has committed to issuing an updated draft of this Q-Sub guidance, by March 31, 2024.

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Hospital Pharmacy Europe

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

To support the documents, in spring 2024 the RPS will launch a Greener Pharmacy Toolkit, allowing pharmacies to self-accredit their sustainability status. Pharmacies will be able to upload evidence and write reflections, resulting in a ‘green achievement level’ badge of bronze, silver or gold.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

MAY 1, 2024

In 2024, the household income limit to qualify is under $27,180 for an individual or under $36,620 for a two-person household. In 2024, this is $30,120 for an individual and $40,880 for a couple. Necessary documentation and information Financial assistance programs may require proof of income. The application fee is $300.

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Hospital Pharmacy Europe

JANUARY 6, 2025

Collaboration and community pharmacy To support this adaptation, ESOP places a strong emphasis on education. Its flagship event, the European Congress of Oncology Pharmacy (ECOP), was held in October 2024 in Lisbon and aimed to offer pharmacists a balance of expert scientific content and hands-on guidance.

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Hospital Pharmacy Europe

JULY 3, 2024

In 2023, the Royal College of Emergency Medicine and the UK Clinical Pharmacy Association recommended all EDs have a dedicated pharmacist and, as of 2024, approximately 77 of 170 UK EDs (45%) have a clinical pharmacy service. Pharm J; 26 March 2024. Greenwood D et al. Int J Clin Pharm 2019;41:434–44.

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DiversifyRx

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

While DSCSA (the Drug Supply Chain Security Act) enforcement is postponed until November 2024, it is critical to move forward in becoming compliant sooner rather than later. This record-keeping includes detailed documentation of the product’s history and movement through the supply chain. To achieve this, the U.S.

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PQA

JUNE 27, 2024

Additionally, identifying key activities that qualify for automation can reduce redundant processes, freeing up resources to focus on improvement efforts. Improved communications between pharmacists and technicians leads to more efficient TAT. Meeting patients where they are” can help to improve communications and ultimately reduce TAT.

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PQA

JANUARY 29, 2025

The Resource Guide documents 40 real-world SDOH screening and referral services for medication safety and quality. A barrier to successful dispensing is poor communication between pharmacies and patients to identify social needs and health disparities. Katie Quigley was a PQA MPH Practicum Program student in 2024.

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Hospital Pharmacy Europe

JANUARY 11, 2024

A systems approach recognises the roles that all specialties play in patient care and encourages open communication that avoids practices that unnecessarily separate different aspects of the fluid management team into independent parts. Last accessed January 2024] Leach R et al. Clin Med (Lond) 2020;20(3):e26–31 Nasa P et al.

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ISPE

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

In addition, this article provides an explanation of the purpose and expected outcomes from the survey, subsequent plans for communicating the results from the survey across ISPE, and development of concrete proposals to address the sources of challenges and barriers to innovation. 22 June 2023. EMA/321483/2020. 3 July 2020.

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IDStewardship

APRIL 13, 2023

An important accompanying document for Joint Commission standards are Critical Access Hospital Accreditation Survey Activity Guide, for which the January 2023 guide can be found here. The latest antimicrobial stewardship regulations from The Joint Commission went into effect in January 2023.

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Hospital Pharmacy Europe

MAY 9, 2024

With hundreds of invited speakers, the ESCMID Global 2024 gathering in Barcelona, Spain (27-30 April), welcomed approximately 16,000 delegates for five days of knowledge exchange, collaboration and innovation. In microbiologically documented HAIs, 32% of microorganisms were resistant to antimicrobials.

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The FDA Law Blog

JULY 9, 2024

The deadline for the Draft Guidance was December 29, 2023, so the draft, issued on June 26, 2024, is about 6 months late under FDORA’s mandate. Procedures for Submitting the DAP Sponsors should describe the DAP clearly and concisely, with limited cross-referencing to previously submitted documents. Some unanswered questions remain.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

JUNE 20, 2023

GlobalData forecasts that the market for AI platforms for the entire healthcare industry will reach $4.3bn by 2024, up from $1.5bn in 2019 [i]. Consent documents often describe technical medical conditions and regulatory bodies are increasing pressure on sponsors to ensure that patient-facing information can be easily understood by patients.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

JANUARY 6, 2023

According to the legal documents , the plaintiffs accused the companies of “violating federal antitrust laws, alleging “per se” and “rule of reason” violations”. Gilenya is an oral medication for multiple sclerosis. Fighting Entresto generics. Please check your email to download the Report.

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PQA

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

In documentation of the care provided, the MTP Categories Framework promotes consistent identification of MTPs found and the interventions taken to resolve MTPs within MTM services. It is clear to me that this rational approach is vital for practice standardization and documentation. Applications for 2025 are due December 13, 2024.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

When nerve cells are damaged, communication between the brain and body is affected, and symptoms like numbness, tingling, or pain may develop. A 2024 study found potassium and magnesium supplementation reduced insomnia in older adults with diabetes. Its another bodily system that relies on magnesium to work properly, Bannan says.

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