pharmaphorum

AUGUST 2, 2016

Join us for a one-hour live debate on Cancer Treatment Access: Right Strategy, Right Approach, Right Outcomes. To ensure funding and patient access to innovative cancer therapies, industry now have to navigate a new English cancer-treatment funding ecosystem, engaging with NICE and NHS England to realise a yes, no or conditional arrangement. How can oncology treatments achieve a positive NICE appraisal in the new world and what will the mechanics of RWE be in the event of conditional funding via

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ComputerTalk

AUGUST 31, 2016

Cloud-based files may have less legal protection than you think. Cloud computing is becoming more ubiquitous, seemingly by the day. As these offerings proliferate, fewer local computing options are available. […].

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Med Ed 101

AUGUST 24, 2016

Pain management is something I’m faced with everyday as a pharmacist. Pregnancy, geriatrics, pediatrics, and polypharmacy are a few of the many challenges in pain management that can sometimes make choosing an analgesic feel near impossible. Here’s 4 critical pearls you need to think about. Type: What type of pain you are treating is essential […].

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Med Ed 101

AUGUST 21, 2016

There are lots of blood pressure medication option in the ambulatory setting which begs the question: How do we select the right one? There are lots of things to think about. Here’s a list of four really important factors you need to consider. Compelling indications. MI, BPH, Diabetes, etc. all go into which medication you […]. The post Selecting an Antihypertensive – 4 Must Know Considerations appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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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.

Med Ed 101

AUGUST 17, 2016

AC is a 64 year old female with multiple myeloma. She is in her 3rd cycle of the regimen CyBorD when she presents to the ER with chest pain and sudden onset of shortness of breath at rest. A CT of the chest and abdomen confirms that AC has a pulmonary embolism (PE). She is […]. The post Anticoagulation in Patients with Cancer appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Med Ed 101

AUGUST 14, 2016

I’ll give you a little break from clinical content and share with you a little satire. I’m as guilty as anyone when it comes to those delicious salty treats. Sweets and chocolate are good, but I can usually stop myself. I’ve still got some time left on this earth to explore, but I haven’t found […]. The post What if Doritos Required a Prior Authorization?

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Med Ed 101

AUGUST 7, 2016

ACE Inhibitors are one of the most commonly prescribed medications for hypertension. ACE Inhibitors do have precautions, contraindications, and rug interactions that we need to be aware of. Here’s a list of a few important clinical pearls that need to be managed with ACE Inhibitors. Potassium is the number one electrolyte that needs to be […].

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Med Ed 101

AUGUST 3, 2016

A 71 year old female has a past medical history of osteoarthritis, GERD, osteoporosis, hypertension, anxiety, and depression. Her osteoarthritis has been a chronic problem and she complains of pain all over, but mainly in her hips and knees. She currently takes an occasional acetaminophen for pain. Her current medications include: omeprazole 20 mg daily […].

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