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12 Medications With Off-Label Uses

BuzzRx

The term “on-label use” of a drug may seem unfamiliar to most people. In short, this practice is referred to as “off-label” drug use. Surveys have shown that approximately 1 in 5 prescriptions in the US are for off-label use. In certain populations of patients, off-label drug use is even higher.

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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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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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Remicade for ulcerative colitis: Dosage, efficacy & more

The Checkup by Singlecare

Healthcare providers call upon Remicade for patient care if they fall into the moderate to severe categories. Remicade dosages for ulcerative colitis Dosages of Remicade are established for the induction and maintenance of disease remission. Some people like the fact that Remicade isn’t a self-injection.

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3D printing and personalised medicines: embracing innovative technologies

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

These products require a high degree of adaptability, particularly in terms of dosage, to meet patients’ needs. Unsuitable for large-scale production, 3D printing focuses on patient-specific production, allowing pharmacists to tailor medications to specific conditions.

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Pharmacogenetics: What pharmacists need to know

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

Many patients will not experience a therapeutic effect at standard dosages, whereas others might be more susceptible to adverse effects or toxicity. This will be crucial to maximising the benefits of this new era of precision medicine, ultimately leading to better patient care and improved health outcomes.

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