IDStewardship

APRIL 14, 2024

In this article a comparison of Rebyota versus Vowst is provided, to help learners differentiate these two fecal microbiota therapies. Authored by: Natalie Boyer, Pharm.D. Candidate 2025 Mentored by: Christina G. O’Connor, Pharm.D., PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP, AAHIV-M Disclaimer : This text and table is intended for use as a study tool to assist people learning pharmacotherapy of recurrent Clostridioides difficile infections (rCDI).

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STAT

APRIL 14, 2024

As diligent taxpayers breathe a sigh of relief that the hassle of filing their tax forms is over for another year, the Internal Revenue Service continues to let most U.S. hospitals pay nothing in federal taxes. It’s time for Congress to take a hard look at the IRS’s hand in health care. The agency uses a vague “community benefit” standard to liberally grant tax-exempt status to so-called nonprofit hospitals even as many of them are financially taking advantage of sick

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Fierce Healthcare

APRIL 14, 2024

Medical records software giant Epic and venture-backed health tech company Particle Health are mired in an ongoing dispute over healthcare data exchange practices. | Health IT experts say the rift between the two companies exposes larger problems with health data exchange including a lack of transparency on who is accessing data and how it's being used along with the need for better gatekeeping.

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Medical Records 132

Pharmacy Times

APRIL 14, 2024

Pandemic-related growing pains were common within health care, bringing unique challenges for health systems.

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Speaker: Chris Antypas and Josh Halladay

Access to limited distribution drugs and payer contracts are key to pharmacy expansion. But how do you prepare your operations to take the next step? Meaningful data: Collect and share clinical data regarding outcomes, utilization, and more Reporting: Limited distribution models require efficient tracking and reporting systems Workflows: Align workflows with specific pharma and payer contractual requirements For in-depth, expert insights on pharmacy expansion, watch this webinar from Inovalon.

The Checkup by Singlecare

APRIL 14, 2024

Two common yet distinct over-the-counter purchases at the pharmacy are melatonin and ibuprofen. Melatonin is a generic sleep aid supplement that promotes improved sleep patterns by adjusting the body’s circadian rhythm, or sleep-wake cycle. Ibuprofen , on the other hand, is a generic nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that’s used to treat pain from various conditions.

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Med Ed 101

APRIL 14, 2024

The fall 2024 BCPS exam will be changing compared to the spring version. The biggest shift in the BCPS exam is the content outline. In the YouTube video below, I outline the important changes and how this may impact your studying. We’ve updated our study materials for the fall exam specifically to ensure that they […] The post Fall 2024 BCPS Exam – Major Changes appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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pharmaphorum

APRIL 14, 2024

EMA review finds no link between GLP-1 agonists used to treat diabetes and obesity and thoughts of suicide or self-injury.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

APRIL 14, 2024

Rexulti (brexpiprazole) is an atypical antipsychotic medication prescribed for major depressive disorder (MDD), schizophrenia, and dementia-related psychosis from Alzheimer’s disease. Without insurance coverage, Rexulti’s average price is around $1,926 for a 30-day supply. Fortunately, there are alternative medications, plus other tried-and-true methods for saving money.

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BioPharm

APRIL 14, 2024

Webinar Date/Time: Tue, May 7, 2024 11:00 AM EDT

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The Checkup by Singlecare

APRIL 14, 2024

Gabapentin for sleep | When to take gabapentin for sleep | Dosage | Risks | Alternatives Getting enough sleep is one of the most important ways to support your health. Yet, about one-third of adults in the U.S. don’t get enough sleep. Not getting enough sleep can lead to chronic diseases, such as diabetes , heart disease , and stroke. Although sleep duration matters, it’s not the only important part of sleep.

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Speaker: Dr. Ben Locwin - Biopharmaceutical Executive & Healthcare Futurist

What will the future hold for clinical research? A recent draft from the FDA provides valuable insight. In "Optimizing the Dosage of Human Prescription Drugs and Biological Products for the Treatment of Oncologic Diseases," the FDA notes that "targeted therapies demonstrate different dose-response relationships compared to cytotoxic chemotherapy, such that doses below the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) may have similar efficacy to the MTD but with fewer toxicities.

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The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

APRIL 14, 2024

Exclusive: contaminated blood campaigners say internal 1976 Immuno AG document proves British government negligence Analysis: families hope report will finally apportion blame The British government was willing to risk infecting NHS patients to get “lower-priced” blood products, according to a document that campaigners claim proves state and corporate guilt in one of the country’s worst ever scandals.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

APRIL 14, 2024

Adderall is a prescription medication that contains the active ingredients amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. It is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD ) in adults and children 3 years and older. Adderall can also be used to treat narcolepsy in adults and children 6 years and older.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

APRIL 14, 2024

Prednisone is a steroid medication that is used to treat various conditions that involve inflammation, such as severe allergies , severe skin conditions , ulcerative colitis , multiple sclerosis , rheumatoid arthritis , and many others. You may hear prednisone referred to as a corticosteroid or glucocorticoid. It is sometimes referred to by the brand name Deltasone.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

APRIL 14, 2024

Amoxicillin is a beta-lactam antibiotic in the penicillin antibiotic family. Amoxicillin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic available only by prescription in the United States for various bacterial infections, and there is no over-the-counter (OTC) equivalent. A licensed healthcare provider, such as a doctor or nurse practitioner, must issue a prescription order for you to acquire amoxicillin.

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