Drug Topics

JUNE 25, 2025

. | image credit: syahrir / stock.adobe.com While data shows that obesity has been on the rise among children in recent history, the overall complications spurred on by childhood obesity have been well documented. February 9, 2023. Dispensing of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists to adolescents and young adults, 2020-2023.

Compounding

Drug Topics

JUNE 11, 2025

5 Despite these advancements in treatment options, the management of PsD remains a challenge for providers looking to improve their patients’ QOL. This led researchers to explore a specific region of the world in order to better document patients’ understanding of the disease. October 2023. References 1. J Dermatol Treat.

Immunization

pharmaphorum

JULY 7, 2025

Informed decision-making requires evidence grounded in scientifically validated methodologies, whether for clinical development, regulatory approval, or patient care. They need timely, reliable evidence to guide decisions across diverse patient populations and care contexts.

Pharmaceutical Companies

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

MAY 22, 2024

Penicillin allergy is a common concern in healthcare settings, impacting patient safety, antimicrobial stewardship and successful infection treatment. In developed countries, between five and 15% patients carry a penicillin allergy label , and patients receive a penicillin allergy label by their third birthday in approximately 75% of cases.

Patient Care

IDStewardship

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

These updates go into effect January 2023 and can be found here. CMS also mentions guidelines several times in their 22-page document on new antimicrobial stewardship requirements for hospitals. We need to stop thinking of guidelines as flat, text documents resembling journal articles. About the Author. Michael Long, Ph.D.

Hospitals

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

‘As there have been significant changes, it is strongly recommended that all definitions are read and understood to assist in the interpretation of the standards themselves and the document should be read in full,’ the Standards’ introduction says.

Documentation

PQA

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

We continue to play a central role in driving meaningful improvements and positive changes related to medication safety, adherence and appropriate use.The 2023 PQA Annual Report documents our progress towards Blueprint PQA 2025. There are still numerous opportunities to be involved with PQA and impact quality medication use in 2023.

Specialty Pharmacies

PQA

MARCH 28, 2025

In 2023, PQA launched a multiphase national MTM initiative to address stakeholder needs and advance MTM quality measurement. 1-2 years) Increase standardized HIT for documentation of MTM services Re-establish consensus on standards for clinical documentation for MTM services (e.g.,

Documentation

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

JANUARY 11, 2024

4,5 To reach all clinicians involved in fluid management with education and training based on evidence-based medicine and guidelines, educators should abandon old ideas that are often based in silo thinking and understand the value of a systems approach to education that improves patient care.

Hospitals

The FDA Law Blog

JUNE 21, 2023

As acknowledged in the Strategic Priorities document, certain demographic groups may have limited access to necessary treatments and diagnostics. What factors should be considered to effectively institute patient care that includes home-based care? We previously blogged on the draft guidance here.

Documentation

PQA

APRIL 17, 2025

In 2023, PQA launched a multiphase national MTM initiative to address stakeholder needs and advance MTM quality measurement. Milestones include endorsement of the Completion Rate for Comprehensive Medication Review performance measure in 2011 and development of the foundational Medication Therapy Problem Categories Framework in 2017.

Documentation

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

JULY 25, 2024

Key findings from the ED A total of 9,155 Type 1 ED attendances for older patients meeting inclusion criteria for the National Quality Improvement Programme were included, with a Type 1 ED being defined as one that provides a 24-hour, consultant-led service with full resuscitation facilities. of these were screened using the 4AT tool.

Documentation

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

JULY 25, 2024

Key findings from the ED A total of 9,155 Type 1 ED attendances for older patients meeting inclusion criteria for the National Quality Improvement Programme were included, with a Type 1 ED being defined as one that provides a 24-hour, consultant-led service with full resuscitation facilities. of these were screened using the 4AT tool.

Documentation

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

JULY 25, 2024

Key findings from the ED A total of 9,155 Type 1 ED attendances for older patients meeting inclusion criteria for the National Quality Improvement Programme were included, with a Type 1 ED being defined as one that provides a 24-hour, consultant-led service with full resuscitation facilities. of these were screened using the 4AT tool.

Documentation

PharmaShots

JUNE 14, 2023

In May 2023, Varex launched its XRD 3131N digital X-ray detector to address the need for faster and more comprehensive inspection in high-paced EV battery manufacturing Diagnostic Revenue: $720.4M The company divides its business into multiple segments, including imaging solutions, healthcare & material solutions, and document solutions.

FDA

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

JULY 3, 2024

One area in which they can make a big difference to patient care is safeguarding, and this is the subject of a recent qualitative study. Extended responsibilities Back to the UK, with a move towards providing hands-on patient care as practitioners, pharmacists increasingly have different patient responsibilities.

Hospitals

ISPE

JULY 10, 2023

ChatGPT, BARD, and Other Large Language Models Meet Regulated Pharma Trudy Patterson Mon, 07/10/2023 - 15:37 Technical July / August 2023 ChatGPT, BARD, and Other Large Language Models Meet Regulated Pharma Martin Heitmann, FRM Stefan MÜNCH Brandi M. Published 6 February 2023. 1 (January/February 2023). The Keyword.

Labelling

IDStewardship

APRIL 13, 2023

BCPS, BCIDP Article Posted 14 April 2023 In 2014 CDC released the Core Elements of Hospital Antibiotic Stewardship Programs (Core Elements) to help hospitals increase infection cure rates while reducing treatment failures, C. The latest antimicrobial stewardship regulations from The Joint Commission went into effect in January 2023.

Hospitals

The FDA Law Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

She indicated the requirements went out for comments and expects the group to finalize the document by early next year. Shuren praised the administrations of both President Biden and former President Trump in their commitment to streamline guidance documents, citing the first Covid-19 guidance was cleared within 36 hours.

FDA