Specific Practice Areas: ASHP Policy Positions
... To support medication therapy management, including assessment of physiologic and pharmacokinetic factors, as a central component of providing safe and effective drug therapy to geriatric patients; further, To oppose use of the Beers criteria or similar criteria by the Centers for Medicare & Medicai ...
... To support medication therapy management, including assessment of physiologic and pharmacokinetic factors, as a central component of providing safe and effective drug therapy to geriatric patients; further, To oppose use of the Beers criteria or similar criteria by the Centers for Medicare & Medicai ...
A SNPshot of PubMed to associate genetic variants
... with a precision of 94–97%; initial mapping of mutations to genes achieved a precision of 42–53%; after a filtering steps that crosschecked the predicted gene’s sequence with the mutation (residue found at given position in the sequence), EMU’s precision reached 74–80%. Associating mutations with gen ...
... with a precision of 94–97%; initial mapping of mutations to genes achieved a precision of 42–53%; after a filtering steps that crosschecked the predicted gene’s sequence with the mutation (residue found at given position in the sequence), EMU’s precision reached 74–80%. Associating mutations with gen ...
Lost on the Silk Road: Online drug distribution and the
... facilitated through the use of computers, while the latter are both unique to and entirely dependent upon the internet and associated technologies. Examples of ‘traditional’ sorts of offences that have been reinvented as computer-assisted cybercrimes include fraud, theft and defamation. Computer-foc ...
... facilitated through the use of computers, while the latter are both unique to and entirely dependent upon the internet and associated technologies. Examples of ‘traditional’ sorts of offences that have been reinvented as computer-assisted cybercrimes include fraud, theft and defamation. Computer-foc ...
Report of the Task Force on Pharmacist Prescriptive Authority
... and the fact that we are entering a time when there is an emphasis on expanding accessible, affordable, and quality health care. Members agreed that health care professionals should be encouraged to practice at the highest level possible for their profession as long as proper safeguards are in place ...
... and the fact that we are entering a time when there is an emphasis on expanding accessible, affordable, and quality health care. Members agreed that health care professionals should be encouraged to practice at the highest level possible for their profession as long as proper safeguards are in place ...
Chronic Unfairness - Penington Institute paper on Opioid
... 1. Introduction Opioid Maintenance Therapy (OMT) is an effective treatment for opioid addiction. In Australia the main forms of OMT are methadone and buprenorphine. OMT provides a regular, consistent and long-acting opioid dose that allows people the opportunity to regain control of their lives. A ...
... 1. Introduction Opioid Maintenance Therapy (OMT) is an effective treatment for opioid addiction. In Australia the main forms of OMT are methadone and buprenorphine. OMT provides a regular, consistent and long-acting opioid dose that allows people the opportunity to regain control of their lives. A ...
Lithium - Learnblock
... Lithium in Bipolar disorder 1st line therapy in acute mania and prophylaxis in bipolar disorder Some second generation antipsychotics and anticonvulsants are also considered 1st line for these indications Don’t stop Lithium abruptly or treat intermittently unless toxicity present ...
... Lithium in Bipolar disorder 1st line therapy in acute mania and prophylaxis in bipolar disorder Some second generation antipsychotics and anticonvulsants are also considered 1st line for these indications Don’t stop Lithium abruptly or treat intermittently unless toxicity present ...
CASES REPORTED 1999
... ACOG issued a Joint Statement on HIV Screening in Pregnancy (1995). A pregnant women should receive HIV counseling as part of their routine ANC. A pregnant women should have HIV testing with their consent. ...
... ACOG issued a Joint Statement on HIV Screening in Pregnancy (1995). A pregnant women should receive HIV counseling as part of their routine ANC. A pregnant women should have HIV testing with their consent. ...
Tobacco: Addiction`s Smoking Gun? – Marc Myer, MD
... Smoking cessation is difficult, with the average smoker attempting to quit 5 times before permanent success “Cold turkey” without any help has an initial success rate in the range of 3-10% Behavioral treatments (counseling, therapy, group support, telephone quitlines) increase the quit rate by ...
... Smoking cessation is difficult, with the average smoker attempting to quit 5 times before permanent success “Cold turkey” without any help has an initial success rate in the range of 3-10% Behavioral treatments (counseling, therapy, group support, telephone quitlines) increase the quit rate by ...
costerwinckler
... “Insurance risk is defined as…risk of the type commonly assumed only by insurers licensed by a State and does not include payment variations designed to reflect performancebased measures of activities within the control of the pharmacy, such as formulary compliance and generic drug substitution” ...
... “Insurance risk is defined as…risk of the type commonly assumed only by insurers licensed by a State and does not include payment variations designed to reflect performancebased measures of activities within the control of the pharmacy, such as formulary compliance and generic drug substitution” ...
Chapter 24 Antiseizure Drugs
... calcium currents are thought to provide a pacemaker current in thalamic neurons responsible for generating the rhythmic cortical discharge of an absence attack) • Effective against absence seizures • Long half life time 40~50h • Effective dose range 750–1500 mg/d • Adverse effects: gastric distress ...
... calcium currents are thought to provide a pacemaker current in thalamic neurons responsible for generating the rhythmic cortical discharge of an absence attack) • Effective against absence seizures • Long half life time 40~50h • Effective dose range 750–1500 mg/d • Adverse effects: gastric distress ...
The Translator: The role of pharmacists in optimizing HIV
... for HIV is long-term and often complex, presenting a roadblock to adherence for HIV-positive patients. Dosing regimens frequently involve a multitude of pills taken multiple times a day. There exists an abundance of further patient barriers to ART adherence, including comorbidities adding to pill bu ...
... for HIV is long-term and often complex, presenting a roadblock to adherence for HIV-positive patients. Dosing regimens frequently involve a multitude of pills taken multiple times a day. There exists an abundance of further patient barriers to ART adherence, including comorbidities adding to pill bu ...
Specialty Pharmaceuticals. Complex new drugs hold great promise
... out in private forums among payers and specialty pharmaceutical manufacturers. They will also spill into public debates over the role of government in encouraging policies that will impact specialty pharmaceutical access and cost. The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, created by the Affo ...
... out in private forums among payers and specialty pharmaceutical manufacturers. They will also spill into public debates over the role of government in encouraging policies that will impact specialty pharmaceutical access and cost. The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, created by the Affo ...
Ophthalmic Drug Delivery System: Challenges and Approaches
... for sufficient period of time. Ocular drug delivery is hampered by the barriers protecting the eye. The bioavailability of the active drug substance is often the major hurdle to overcome. Conventional ocular dosage form, including eye drops, are no longer sufficient to combat ocular diseases. This a ...
... for sufficient period of time. Ocular drug delivery is hampered by the barriers protecting the eye. The bioavailability of the active drug substance is often the major hurdle to overcome. Conventional ocular dosage form, including eye drops, are no longer sufficient to combat ocular diseases. This a ...
Amphetamines, the pregnant woman and her children - E
... Treatment for addiction Amphetamine users are highly unlikely to engage or stay in treatment programs, because they may not perceive their drug use as being problematic.32 They may think that treatment programs are ‘opiate-centric’ and not relevant to their needs. As a result, amphetamine users are ...
... Treatment for addiction Amphetamine users are highly unlikely to engage or stay in treatment programs, because they may not perceive their drug use as being problematic.32 They may think that treatment programs are ‘opiate-centric’ and not relevant to their needs. As a result, amphetamine users are ...
Pharmaceuticals NDC Billing Requirements Policy
... What is the Drug Rebate Program? The Medicaid Drug Rebate Program was created by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA ‘90) which added Section 1927 to the Social Security Act and became effective on January 1, 1991. The law requires that drug manufacturers enter into an agreement with ...
... What is the Drug Rebate Program? The Medicaid Drug Rebate Program was created by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA ‘90) which added Section 1927 to the Social Security Act and became effective on January 1, 1991. The law requires that drug manufacturers enter into an agreement with ...
Occupational HIV exposure
... Image courtesy of The Center for AIDS Information & Advocacy, www.centerforaids.org ...
... Image courtesy of The Center for AIDS Information & Advocacy, www.centerforaids.org ...
drugs and social development - cicad
... they have more access to education and training than previous generations, many find it hard to become actively involved in a globalized economy and society that do not fulfill their expectations for work or personal development. ...
... they have more access to education and training than previous generations, many find it hard to become actively involved in a globalized economy and society that do not fulfill their expectations for work or personal development. ...
PDF - Medical Journal of Australia
... capillary blood glucose level and was referred to the endocrinology clinic at our hospital for further evaluation. He attended the endocrinology clinic 2 weeks after discharge. In view of his self-limiting hypoglycaemic episode, specific enquiry was made about the use of oral medication that may hav ...
... capillary blood glucose level and was referred to the endocrinology clinic at our hospital for further evaluation. He attended the endocrinology clinic 2 weeks after discharge. In view of his self-limiting hypoglycaemic episode, specific enquiry was made about the use of oral medication that may hav ...
Physical damage due to drug dependence
... (27 percent of the Dutch population) or excessive alcohol use (84 percent drink, of which 10 percent drink excessive). Illicit drugs are, however, used by relatively few people (recent use is 0.1 to 4.2 percent) and mostly used for only some years. At the individual level, the physical health effect ...
... (27 percent of the Dutch population) or excessive alcohol use (84 percent drink, of which 10 percent drink excessive). Illicit drugs are, however, used by relatively few people (recent use is 0.1 to 4.2 percent) and mostly used for only some years. At the individual level, the physical health effect ...
Short-acting Opioid Analgesics
... in patients on prolonged or high dose opioids. Consult with specialists to facilitate a safe and effective taper. Use validated tools to assess conditions. 6. Consider the following factors when making a decision to continue, pause or discontinue the taper plan: a. Assess the patient behaviors that ...
... in patients on prolonged or high dose opioids. Consult with specialists to facilitate a safe and effective taper. Use validated tools to assess conditions. 6. Consider the following factors when making a decision to continue, pause or discontinue the taper plan: a. Assess the patient behaviors that ...
15 Design and Data Analysis of Drug Interaction Studies
... sequences, ABCD, BDAC, CADB, and DCBA, are necessary for a variance- and crossover-balanced study. There is considerable interest in replicate crossover designs for bioequivalence studies in which the test and reference treatments are administered each on two separate occasions. This allows for asse ...
... sequences, ABCD, BDAC, CADB, and DCBA, are necessary for a variance- and crossover-balanced study. There is considerable interest in replicate crossover designs for bioequivalence studies in which the test and reference treatments are administered each on two separate occasions. This allows for asse ...
NSW Opioid Treatment Program Community
... The formulations of buprenorphine available on the OTP are buprenorphine sublingual tablets (Subutex®) and buprenorphine/naloxone sublingual film (Suboxone® film). For comprehensive information regarding the administration of each specific formulation please consult the full prescribing information ...
... The formulations of buprenorphine available on the OTP are buprenorphine sublingual tablets (Subutex®) and buprenorphine/naloxone sublingual film (Suboxone® film). For comprehensive information regarding the administration of each specific formulation please consult the full prescribing information ...
Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity
... Extremely elevated serum ALT, AST (mean, approximately 9000 U per liter) distinguish this condition from viral or alcoholic hepatitis, but very high levels are also observed in patients who take an intentional overdose of acetaminophen. Even with the measurement of acetaminophen levels in the bl ...
... Extremely elevated serum ALT, AST (mean, approximately 9000 U per liter) distinguish this condition from viral or alcoholic hepatitis, but very high levels are also observed in patients who take an intentional overdose of acetaminophen. Even with the measurement of acetaminophen levels in the bl ...
Lab Exercise 2: Order Checks
... Clinical notes: Typically, a physician will select the patient, and then place orders based on clinical considerations. For example, consider a patient with diabetes mellitus (a medical condition where the blood glucose is too high). The physician has two pharmacological options to bring the blood s ...
... Clinical notes: Typically, a physician will select the patient, and then place orders based on clinical considerations. For example, consider a patient with diabetes mellitus (a medical condition where the blood glucose is too high). The physician has two pharmacological options to bring the blood s ...
Pain Management - Mississippi Professionals Health Program
... strategies, and verbal communications with pain patients Identify how many of your own practice habits may be contributing to the growing prescription drug abuse problem in the U.S. Modulate therapy for chronic pain patients by better addressing psychological and behavioral issues Utilize available ...
... strategies, and verbal communications with pain patients Identify how many of your own practice habits may be contributing to the growing prescription drug abuse problem in the U.S. Modulate therapy for chronic pain patients by better addressing psychological and behavioral issues Utilize available ...
Harm reduction
Harm reduction (or harm minimization) is a range of public health policies designed to reduce the harmful consequences associated with various human behaviors, both legal and illegal. Harm reduction policies are used to manage behaviors such as recreational drug use and sexual activity in numerous settings that range from services through to geographical regions. Critics of harm reduction typically believe that tolerating risky or illegal behaviour sends a message to the community that such behaviours are acceptable and that some of the actions proposed by proponents of harm reduction do not reduce harm over the long term.Needle-exchange programmes reduce the likelihood of users of heroin and other drugs sharing the syringes and using them more than once. Syringe-sharing can lead to infections such as HIV or hepatitis C can spread from user to users through the reuse of syringes contaminated with infected blood. Needle and syringe programme (NSP) and Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST) outlets in some settings offer basic primary health care. Safe injection site are legally sanctioned, medically supervised facilities designed to address public nuisance associated with drug use and provide a hygienic and stress-free environment for drug consumers. The facilities provide sterile injection equipment, information about drugs and basic health care, treatment referrals, and access to medical staff.Opioid replacement therapy (ORT), or opioid substitution therapy (OST), is the medical procedure of replacing an illegal opioid, such as heroin, with a longer acting but less euphoric opioid; methadone or buprenorphine are typically used and the drug is taken under medical supervision. Another approach is Heroin assisted treatment, in which medical prescriptions for pharmaceutical heroin (diacetylmorphine) are provided to heroin-dependent people. Toronto's Seaton House became the first homeless shelter in Canada to operate a ""wet shelter"" on a ""managed alcohol"" principle in which clients are served a glass of wine once an hour unless staff determine that they are too inebriated to continue. Previously, homeless alcoholics opted to stay on the streets often seeking alcohol from unsafe sources such as mouthwash, rubbing alcohol or industrial products which, in turn, resulted in frequent use of emergency medical facilities.A high amount of media coverage exists informing users of the dangers of driving drunk. Most alcohol users are now aware of these dangers and safe ride techniques like 'designated drivers' and free taxicab programmes are reducing the number of drunk-driving accidents. Many schools now provide safer sex education to teen and pre-teen students, who may engage in sexual activity. Since some adolescents are going to have sex, a harm-reductionist approach supports a sexual education which emphasizes the use of protective devices like condoms and dental dams to protect against unwanted pregnancy and the transmission of STIs. Since 1999 some countries have legalized prostitution, such as Germany (2002) and New Zealand (2003).Many street-level harm-reduction strategies have succeeded in reducing HIV transmission in injecting drug users and sex-workers. HIV education, HIV testing, condom use, and safer-sex negotiation greatly decreases the risk to the disease.