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Preparing Students for the Technology of Tomorrow

Drug Topics

Nau, PhD, RPh, FAPhA Publication Article Drug Topics Journal Drug Topics July/August 2025 Volume 169 Issue 04 Colleges of pharmacy are retooling curricula and faculty skill sets to ensure students are prepared to use the technology of the next decade. Some systems claim an error rate of less than 1 in 1 million prescriptions filled.

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

Pharmacy Times

Materials and Methods Oncology-trained nurses review the charts of all specialty oncology medications that are due to be refilled. The nurses have access to the electronic medical record and perform an extensive medical records review of office notes, labs, scans, pathology, and upcoming appointments.

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Psychiatric Medication Adherence in Patients Experiencing Homelessness

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Patients were excluded if they had a primary mental health diagnosis of a substance use disorder or no documented Behavioral Health Initial Assessment Form in the electronic medical record. Schizophr Res. 2000;42(3):241-247. doi:10.1016/s0920-9964(99)00130-9 8. 2021 DSM-5 diagnoses and new ICD-10-CM codes. Accessed June 2, 2025.

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Real-World Data on Expanding Step-Up Dosing Administration of Bispecific T-Cell Engagers in the Outpatient Setting

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Methods This retrospective study will utilize electronic medical records from Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin and Baptist Health Lexington to evaluate the administration of BiTE SUD in the OP setting. HOPA has selected 4.0 Additional information is available here.

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What is Digital Communication: Comprehensive Explanation with Examples

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Medical histories, test results, and treatment plans are now shared seamlessly, ensuring everyone is on the same page. And patients gladly take the opportunity to access their online medical records — 54% reviewed their records at least three times during 2022 , compared to 38% in 2020.

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Tirzepatide, Hormone Therapy Combination Increases Weight Loss Among Postmenopausal Women

Drug Topics

Data for the study was gathered from electronic medical records. Diabetes Risk Reduction Practices Low for Women With Gestational Diabetes Ashley Gallagher June 13th 2025 Article For women in rural populations, access to education and care is limited, causing disparities in diabetes care. The study cohort included 120 patients.

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Five Lessons Learned About Antimicrobial Stewardship Metrics

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In this article an experienced antimicrobial stewardship pharmacist discusses lessons learned from navigating antimicrobial stewardship metrics. BCPS, BCIDP Article posted 13 December 2024 If you cannot measure it, you cannot determine if you have changedit. Disclaimer The views and opinions in this article are those of the author.