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CDC Emphasizes Opioid Guideline is Voluntary and Should Support, Not Supplant, Patient Care

The FDA Law Blog

In addition, the guideline has been misapplied to cancer and palliative care patients, and there have been rapid opioid tapers without patient collaboration, rigid application of opioid dosage thresholds, application of opioid use for pain to opioid use disorder treatment, insurer and pharmacy duration limits, patient dismissals and abandonment.

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Celebrating National Pharmacist Day

Board Vitals - Pharmacist

January 12th is National Pharmacist Day, when we recognize the contribution that pharmacists have made–and continue to make–to patient care and our healthcare systems. Each year, patients fill hundreds of millions of prescriptions, keeping pharmacists busier than ever.

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How Pharmacists Can Use Artificial Intelligence To Advance Their Practice: Insights From ChatGPT

IDStewardship

Patient Education and Adherence : AI chatbots or virtual assistants can be developed to provide patients with on-demand information about their medications, dosages, potential side effects, and adherence strategies. This empowers patients to make informed decisions and fosters better medication adherence.

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Leveraging Technology to Optimize Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Services

Digital Pharmacist

Eligibility for MTM services can vary depending on the pharmacy and the specific requirements set by the pharmacy or the payer (such as Medicare or private insurance). This complexity could involve taking medications with specific timing or dosage requirements, dealing with potential drug interactions, or experiencing side effects.

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5 reasons you should become a pharmacy technician

The Checkup by Singlecare

Pharmacies would crumble without the assistance of pharmacy techs in managing inventory, interacting with patients, and assisting pharmacists with dispensing medications safely and accurately. These highly trained professionals help drive patient care and ensure the pharmacy operates smoothly.

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The Beginner’s Guide to Mobile Healthcare Applications

Viseven

For Patients. Support for patients with chronic diseases. Health insurance apps. Such healthcare mobile apps for patients can calculate dosage or offer dosing suggestions based on multiple complex formulas and individual medical parameters. Patient Education and Engagement. Symptom checkers. Fitness apps.

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The Future Of Healthcare: Wearable Injectors Unveiled

Roots Analysis

In the continuous evolving landscape of healthcare, wearable injectors have emerged as transformative devices with the potential to redefine patient care. These innovative instruments combine precision, convenience, and patient-centered design to revolutionize drug delivery.