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Tranq dope (fentanyl-xylazine combination): A new horizon in opioid withdrawal treatment

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Inpatient wound care teams provided long-term support and a nutrition consult ordered protein, micronutrient, and vitamin supplementation. Clonidine is often added back to their regimens inpatient as their vital signs tolerate. Drug Checking Quarterly Report (Q3 2022). 2022; 06/26/2023. 2022 May;14(5).

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Understanding Recent Changes to 505(b)(2) Drugs and Reimbursement

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In 2022, CMS reevaluated 505(b)(2) drugs in relation to section 1847A of the Social Security Act (SSA). In 2022, based upon a complaint filed by a pharmaceutical company, CMS was asked to reevaluate the SSA section that establishes the J-code,” Soefje said. This went into effect in January 2022.”

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CAR T and Beyond: The Expanding Pipeline and Promise of Cell Therapies

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Source: Pharmaprojects, January 2024 Adoptive Cell Therapy: CAR T, TIL, and TCR Approaches Adoptive cell therapies (ACTs)—namely CAR T, tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL), and T-cell receptor (TCR) therapies—have seen fluctuating pipeline activity, peaking in 2022 and declining slightly since. Trends Pharmacol Sci. 2024;45(5):406-418.

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Pharmacy Focus: Importance of Mental Health for Patients and Pharmacists Alike

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Hillary Blackburn Pharmacy Focus Episode 40: Holistic Wellness for Oncology Patients Pharmacy Focus Episode 41: Medication Adherence Best Practices Pharmacy Focus Episode 42: Current Mental Health Treatment Needs Pharmacy Focus Episode 43: Financial Wellness FAQ with Tim Ulbrich BONUS: APhA 2022 feat.

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OTC Assessments With Recommendations and Counseling Should Be a Billable Encounter

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OTC Use Saves Billions From Cost-Effective Products and Encounters Image credit: Amina | stock.adobe.com A 2022 publication purported $167 billion in savings in ancillary health care cost avoidance through the widespread use of OTC products in the United States. November 2022. REFERENCES The power of OTCs to provide consumer value.

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Psychiatric Medication Adherence in Patients Experiencing Homelessness

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Reviewing Medication Adherence According to the WeAllCount Census for 2022 to 2023, 6 homelessness in San Diego increased by 22% (from 8427 to 10,264 individuals). Patients 18 years or older with inpatient admission to SMV were included in the review.

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Do We Really Pay More for Prescription Drugs in the United States?

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Biden’s 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), creating an out-of-pocket spending cap of $2000 starting in 2025, and Part D has become a very generous pharmacy benefit. A 2024 RAND study using 2022 data found that among Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries (comparably developed nations), the US paid 4.22