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Unicorns Don’t Exist: Rethinking the Generalist Model in Oncology Pharmacy

Pharmacy Times

These job duties each require different skill sets, from writing and verbal communication to process development, technical aptitude, and deep clinical expertise. Someone adept at all these skills simultaneously is called a unicorn—and unicorns are rare in oncology pharmacy, if they exist at all.

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

Pharmacy Times

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. Subscribe Now!

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Histamine and Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

As a young pharmacy technician, I was excited to learn about antihistamines, and their effects on allergies. Then in pharmacy school, I learned about how psychiatric medications have histamine-blocking properties as well. I list my recommended brands and dosages in the Root Cause Approach section below.