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Study Reveals Gaps in GINA Guideline Adherence for Asthma Treatment

Pharmacy Times

Pulmonary function tests and provider documentation were manually reviewed to confirm asthma diagnoses, while individuals with other pulmonary diseases were excluded. 1 The study also observed that 65% of patients had a documented visit with an asthma specialist during the follow-up period.

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The Value of a Medically Integrated Pharmacy to Maximize Cost Avoidance and Reduce Waste of Oral Oncolytic Medications

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If a discrepancy is found, the pharmacy nurses will hold the shipment, and a clinical intervention will be communicated to the provider. Results American Oncology Network (AON) Pharmacy collected data on waste and cost avoidance from February 2023 to September 2023. During this time frame, the pharmacy documented 152 interventions.

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Immunotherapy Takes the Lead in Advanced Cutaneous Malignancies

Pharmacy Times

It’s also helpful to hear from managed care experts—understanding their concerns and what documentation is needed to ensure patients can get coverage for the latest treatments. I love that OPC is positioned so close to ASCO because pharmacists often can’t attend large meetings due to travel restrictions and limited funding.

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Breaking New Ground in Migraine Prevention: Eptinezumab-jjmr

Pharmacy Times

They can collect documentation on prior preventive therapies, baseline MMDs, and follow-up outcomes to support prior authorization, including site-of-care arrangements. of participants discontinued due to adverse effects.

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FDA Issues Complete Response Letter to Manufacturer of OLC, Treatment for CKD-Related Hyperphosphatemia

Pharmacy Times

The manufacturer reported that, as part of the NDA review, they have not highlighted any technical concerns related to the submitted documentation or testing of OLC. The CRL was received after OLC’s initial Prescription Drug User Fee Act date of June 28, 2025, and cited for deficiencies that are unrelated to OLC itself.

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Self-Care Measures for Preventing and Managing Dysmenorrhea

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Other documented causes of secondary dysmenorrhea include fibroids, adenomyosis, infection, myomas, obstructive reproductive tract anomalies, and ovarian cysts About the Author Yvette C. Dysmenorrhea, also known as painful menstruation, is the most commonly reported menstrual symptom among females during the reproductive years.

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Navigating Rilonacept Therapy: Dose Adjustments, Discontinuation, and Patient Support Strategies

Pharmacy Times

We all share the same electronic health record and document every patient interaction in the health record, and we have very easy access to reach out to the patient's provider to let them know of any questions or concerns that the patient has regarding their medication.