2017

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Driving positive change for patients through collaboration and education

pharmaphorum

Change Together – www.changetogether.com – will be presenting a live webinar with leading figures from the patient advocacy community, who will debate how we can drive positive change for patients through collaboration and education. This will be helpful for all advocates, as we hear and learn from our expert panel how their organizations are bringing about change.

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How Amazon could Disrupt Pharmacy Services

The Digital Apothecary

Ever since Christina Farr of CNBC broke the news of Amazon expressing an interest of getting into the Billion Dollar Pharmacy market, I have been having multiple conversations with many people inside and outside of pharmacy on how this will change "everything." Personally, I haven't seen this much attention in awhile about pharmacy since PillPack made strip-packaging of medications mainstream three-years ago, and am quite eager to see if this is really going to change the current paradigm of pha

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6 Cardiology Board Review Questions That Will Help You Pass the Boards

Board Vitals - Pharmacist

Preparing for the ABIM Cardiovascular Disease Board Exam is no easy feat. Have a go at 6 cardiology board exam sample questions that will definitely test your knowledge and see if you’re as prepared as you think you are for the cardiology boards. Good luck! We hope you performed well. Whether you did better than you thought you would or you didn’t live up to your standards, we’re here to help you improve.

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BCPS Pharmacotherapy Exam Study Strategies – How to Prepare

Med Ed 101

In the video below, I lay out some information regarding preparation for the BCPS Pharmacotherapy Exam. It is a very challenging exam with approximately 1/3 failing the exam. I outline some ideas on how to prepare, what the exam looks like, and the importance of reviewing the content outline. BCPS study material from Meded101.com has […]. The post BCPS Pharmacotherapy Exam Study Strategies – How to Prepare appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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Improving commercial decisions with customer relationship network insights

pharmaphorum

Networks of influence are shifting the decision-making process for life sciences companies. It is no longer enough to simply view the profile of a HCP or HCO to understand their value to your organization. For life sciences organizations, there is currently a gap in information, understanding, and digital access to these critical customer networks and relationships.

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The evolution of pharma social media intelligence

pharmaphorum

Is your company a fully mature user of intelligence from social media, or is it still not tapping into insights? As shown in the consumer world, social media can be a very rich source of insights into customers and markets, and can provide early signals of new trends. Exactly the same is true for patient and health care provider insights, especially when used with other more traditional data sets.

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Improving outcomes through industry partnership - the Cancer Vanguard learnings

pharmaphorum

The Cancer Vanguard is a bold initiative setup to take leadership in the delivery of the National Cancer Strategy – Achieving World-Class Cancer Outcomes published in 2015 with a key aim of designing and implementing new and increasingly patient centric models of care in Cancer that can benefit and be adopted by the wider national cancer system. In summer 2016 the Cancer Vanguard medicines optimisation team launched the ‘Pharma Challenge’ as an opportunity for the pharma and life sciences indust

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Pharma’s digital landscape: the evolution of multichannel strategy

pharmaphorum

Pharmaceutical marketers are increasingly native multichannel practitioners, but building an effective and efficient campaign is challenging. This is also because the digital landscape, and the number of options available is still rapidly evolving. What are the best ways to choose the right channels and the right content? And how can you plan to optimize operations further by cutting down on costs and approval times?

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Pharma and proactive, preventative healthcare: how to use the pharmacy channel

pharmaphorum

Across Europe, a shift towards greater prevention, earlier diagnosis and treatment is needed in order to contain the growing cost of healthcare. But how can healthcare systems make this transition – and how do pharmaceutical companies play a role in this, while also growing their market? A forthcoming webinar hosted by pharmaphorum with sponsor PHOENIX group looks at how harnessing the data and expertise of pharmacies, and via greater engagement with patients, consumers and shoppers can meet thi

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Creating a Freelance Pharmacist Portfolio and Resume

The Digital Apothecary

So, you're a pharmacist or another healthcare professional looking to update or create some standout portfolio/resume. It's tough, isn't it? I mean, look online for ideas and you will quickly get inundated with so many design ideas. My experience is some of those out there are very design heavy (hence their creation by artists and designers to showcase their work) or just look so normal.

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Position Your Pharmacy for Expansion

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.

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How to maximise the value of digital in medtech

pharmaphorum

With a wealth of market and regulatory changes impacting the medtech sector, it’s time for digital technology to steer the direction of your future business. This expert webinar will evaluate how to strategically embed digital within your own organisation and explore the challenges and the opportunities for transforming customer relationships, driving commercial outcomes.

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Disruption and maturity: the future directions for biologics in healthcare

pharmaphorum

A digital debate analysing the future for biologics in the UK and the factor affecting market access in this territory. Our expert panel will cover a number of key topics including: •Are the savings offered by biosimilars being used to innovate and take advantage of the exciting new biologic technologies or just filling in the NHS potholes? •Will the industry continue to invest in cutting-edge research if the UK is not prepared to fund access to it •In a post-Brexit world how can the UK continue

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Powering pharma’s commercial teams with market access insights

pharmaphorum

Market access is influencing drug development and commercial launch strategy more than ever before, with 85% of prescription drugs in the United States reimbursed through managed care plans. Biopharma companies must take into account a multitude of factors when considering physician prescribing behaviors, and need a more integrated "pull-through" strategy across their teams, from managed markets, to marketing, to field sales.

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Why we need to talk about History in Medical Education More often

The Digital Apothecary

History Still Matters. It's just how we use it. Medical education offers a snapshot of current practices and literature for many students under the guidance of current practitioners. Educators across all healthcare spheres rely on teaching what the current standards of care and evaluation in the medical environment at present are to help them get them to their clinical experiences prepared.

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What the FDA's New Dosage Guidance Means for the Future of Clinical Research

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 future of the clinical trial – collaboration and patient centricity

pharmaphorum

Growing patient influence combined with new technologies and the requirements of new reimbursement models means clinical research is undergoing rapid transformation. Industry is being compelled to move towards more patient centric solutions to keep up with these changes. With healthcare stakeholders in agreement that patient engagement is key to realising the value of clinical trials, regulators, sponsors, CROs, research funders and publishers are all moving towards more patient-focused models.

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Life sciences promotional content management for speed, compliance and insight

pharmaphorum

The life sciences landscape is moving at a rapid pace, which in turn is increasing the demands on marketers to create innovative, digital content faster while maintaining industry compliance. Veeva Systems recently conducted an annual industry study, focused on content and digital asset management within life sciences. Gleaned from the experiences and opinions of leaders across the life sciences industry, the research uncovers current practices and the industry’s need for more advanced approache

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Bringing Digital Health and Medication Adherence into the Classroom

The Digital Apothecary

When I was a student in pharmacy school, one of our earliest assignments was the so-called 'JellyBean Experiment,' whereby students were assigned a longitudinal project in which they were to mimic a patient with a chronic condition treated with medications. The assignment is aimed to help students understand the pill burden that patients face on a daily basis, and in my mind, bring in a better empathetic understanding towards nonadherence and how to talk about it.

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When small becomes big: orphan medicines, advances, access and affordability

pharmaphorum

Over the past few years there has been a shift in the European pharmaceutical market landscape, with a rise in specialty medicines for diseases with narrow patient populations. Indeed, QuintilesIMS forecasts that, between 2013 and 2018, 94% of list price value growth will be in specialty medicines – with orphan drugs at the forefront of this trend. On 10 April 2017, QuintilesIMS, in partnership with pharmaphorum presents a unique digital debate, bringing together a panel of senior industry exper

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5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Pharmacy Management Software

Are you still using workarounds to manage your daily operations? To achieve peak performance, it's time to explore other options for specialty and infusion pharmacy software. Streamline pharmacy operations and improve clinical performance with automated processing, real-time data exchange, and electronic decision support. Download this helpful infographic to: Drive efficiency and patient adherence from referral receipt to delivery and ongoing care – all with our Pharmacy Cloud.

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Unlocking the value of pharmacists to reach the right patients and consumers

pharmaphorum

Pharmacists are highly trained healthcare professionals who have a deep understanding of medicines and daily contact with patients and consumers. This puts them in a unique position in terms of being able to maximise the benefits that patients get from their medicines – however, healthcare systems and pharmaceutical companies frequently overlook this potential.

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Approval and access: Overcoming the final hurdle of drug development

pharmaphorum

2017 is once again a year of significant change for pharma market access in Europe, with affordability on the agenda for almost every country in the region. There is a move toward greater collaboration in health technology assessment and more transparency between countries for pricing, therapeutic protocols and and details of negotiations with drug manufacturers.

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Why Your Cover Letter is the Most Important Part of Your Residency Application

Med Ed 101

Alex Barker, PharmD is on a mission to help pharmacists create inspiring work and lives. He is the creator “The Happy PharmD” He put together this guest post cover letters for your residency application. Pharmacy school doesn’t leave you with much energy for anything else. You invest thousands of dollars and thousands of hours just trying to survive. […].

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Navigating CHF and CKD

Med Ed 101

There is always a huge challenge in navigating CHF and CKD in our patients. Use of diuretics and ACE inhibitors can be life altering in a very good way for patients who have fluid overload. The difficulty lies in keeping an adequate perfusion to the kidney. A 69 year old male presents to the emergency […]. The post Navigating CHF and CKD appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Allopurinol and Cyclosporine Interaction

Med Ed 101

The allopurinol and cyclosporine interaction is one that isn’t as common as other interactions. One of the major reasons is that cyclosporine is a medication that is generally used for a very specialized purpose. Cyclosporine is a calcineurin inhibitor that is primarily used in organ transplantation. A 58 year old male is receiving chronic cyclosporine […].

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ACE Inhibitor Induced Psoriasis

Med Ed 101

Here’s a case scenario of a potential case of ACE inhibitor induced psoriasis. If you are looking for more info on the ACE Inhibitors, be sure to check out the podcast! Mrs AX, 70 years old, never smoked, BMI 27 kg/m2, presents with new onset of itchy scalp. Her regular medicines include omeprazole 20mg, rosuvastatin […]. The post ACE Inhibitor Induced Psoriasis appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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New Hypertension Guideline Update – 2017

Med Ed 101

There’s been a recent change in the hypertension guidelines. Recommendations from AHA/ACC have been made to get a little more aggressive with hypertension management compared to JNC-8. I outline some of the important differences in the presentation below. I have also added this to the 20+ hour BCPS pharmacotherapy webinar. I’m giving year long access for […].

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Is Age a Reason to Change a Medication

Med Ed 101

There are a lot of examples that fit this criteria and I suspect a lot of heavy opinions on this topic. I’ve certainly made suggestions to switch to a likely “safer” medication, but have had instances where I disagree with this practice as well in our elderly patient population. Is age a reason to change […]. The post Is Age a Reason to Change a Medication appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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ASHP Midyear 2017 Day 4

Med Ed 101

I will be heading on my way back to Minnesota tomorrow, so this will be the last ASHP Midyear post. Hope you all enjoyed it, and maybe I will head back next year…we’ll see! Day 4 of ASHP Midyear took on a medication safety theme. I took part in a pain management in opioid use […]. The post ASHP Midyear 2017 Day 4 appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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ASHP Midyear Day 2 2017

Med Ed 101

I’m a little late on my day 2 wrap up of the ASHP Midyear meeting. With ongoing discussions today with more pharmacists, residents and students, I can’t help but think what pharmacy is going to look like in 10 or 20 years. I think the key to identifying what’s going to happen is to think […]. The post ASHP Midyear Day 2 2017 appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Pharmacist Job Market Outlook – ASHP Midyear 2017 Day 3 (Tuesday)

Med Ed 101

Day 3 at ASHP 2017 has been a little more depressing due to the pharmacist job market. I’ve been speaking to quite a few residents and students, and I seem to leave those conversations with pessimism. The pharmacist job market feels bad. Many students, residents, and young pharmacists from across the country are feeling the […]. The post Pharmacist Job Market Outlook – ASHP Midyear 2017 Day 3 (Tuesday) appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Day 1 – ASHP Midyear Meeting 2017

Med Ed 101

For those of you looking for BCPS help in the next year or two, you better not wait any longer – This one time only initial offer will end Monday December 4th, 2017! On Day 1 of ASHP Midyear, I had a really enjoyable day of interacting with some fantastic pharmacists as well as learning […]. The post Day 1 – ASHP Midyear Meeting 2017 appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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NSAID Prescribing Cascade

Med Ed 101

Here’s a case scenario with a primary focus on the NSAID prescribing cascade. A 76 year old male has a past medical history of: COPD CHF Hypertension GERD Osteoarthritis Current medications include: Metoprolol 25 mg BID Lisinopril 10 mg daily Symbicort 160/4.5 two puffs BID Qvar 40 mcg one inhalation twice daily Albuterol 1-2 puffs […]. The post NSAID Prescribing Cascade appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Antibiotic Stewardship in Long Term Care – Consultant Pharmacist Role

Med Ed 101

Consultant pharmacists play a very important role in long term care. We often support nursing and providers in assurance that medications are used appropriate and safely in our residents. Antibiotic stewardship in long term care is an ever expanding topic and agencies are placing a larger role on consultant pharmacists to do more. The question […].

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Add On Diabetes Therapy to Insulin

Med Ed 101

There are lots of different medications utilized in type 2 diabetes. Finding that perfect combination can be a challenge, and what has worked for them in the past may not always necessarily work in the future as things change. Here I demonstrate the importance of looking back as to why a patient isn’t on a […]. The post Add On Diabetes Therapy to Insulin appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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