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5 Reasons People Fail The NAPLEX, Revisited

IDStewardship

In 2016 a pharmacy professor developed a blog post about five reasons why people fail the NAPLEX. Now years later, he revisits the topic here. Authored By: Christopher Bland, Pharm.D., BCPS, FIDSA Article Posted 17 April 2023 The NAPLEX is an examination pharmacists take to become licensed. While many pharmacy schools have high passing rates, people inevitably fail this test each year.

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HIMSS23: Innovaccer unveils self-serve conversational AI assistant, analytics solutions for VBC providers

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HIMSS23: Innovaccer unveils self-serve conversational AI assistant, analytics solutions for VBC providers agliadkovskaya Sun, 04/16/2023 - 23:39

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Do I Need To Memorize Clinical Trials For the BCPS Exam?

Med Ed 101

I get a lot of questions on all the board certification exams and while this recent question was specific to the BCPS exam, my answer applies to all of the BPS exams, the NAPLEX exam, and the BCMTMS exam. I cover many of those frequently asked questions about the 2023 board exams in the posts […] The post Do I Need To Memorize Clinical Trials For the BCPS Exam?

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Salesforce rolls out new healthcare software tools with a focus on home health, AI and automation

Fierce Healthcare

Salesforce rolls out new healthcare software tools with a focus on home health, AI and automation hlandi Sun, 04/16/2023 - 21:15

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Position Your Pharmacy for Expansion

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.

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Should You Use NasalCrom for Your Allergies?

The People's Pharmacy

How do you manage your allergy symptoms? Sneezing, stuffiness and itchy red eyes are more than a bother. Unfortunately, many of the medicines you might take for relief can have unpleasant side effects. As just one example, you should use decongestant nasal sprays for no more than a few days. Otherwise, you could develop rebound congestion and find it difficult to stop using the spray.

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What is the best diabetes drug for weight loss?

The Checkup by Singlecare

How do weight loss drugs work | Best diabetes drug for weight loss | Benefits of GLP-1s | Side effects | Who should take diabetes drugs | Contraindications | Insurance coverage Weight loss is no easy feat—sometimes, a reduced-calorie diet and exercise are not enough to lead to significant change. And you may not want to take the leap to bariatric surgery.

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MorphoSys and Incyte Presents Five-Year P-II Study (L-MIND) Results of Monjuvi (tafasitamab-cxix) for Relapsed or Refractory Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma AACR 2023

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Shots: The P-II study evaluating tafasitamab + lenalidomide in 81 patients who had one but no more than 3 prior lines of therapy, incl. an anti-CD20 targeting therapy who were not eligible for high-dose CT or refused subsequent autologous SCT At data cut-off of Nov 2022, the therapy showed ORR (57.5%), CR (41.2%); PR (16.2%) & additional results incl. mDoR (not reached) after a median follow-up of 44.0mos., m-OS (33.5mos.

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Luna announces partnership to expand footprint, plans to enter occupational, speech therapy

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Luna announces partnership to expand footprint, plans to enter occupational, speech therapy agliadkovskaya Mon, 04/17/2023 - 00:57

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How much is hydrochlorothiazide without insurance?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Is hydrochlorothiazide covered by insurance? | How much does hydrochlorothiazide cost without insurance? | How to get hydrochlorothiazide without insurance Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is a generic prescription diuretic (water pill) that increases the body’s elimination of water and electrolytes through the urine. It’s commonly prescribed for high blood pressure , often used early in treatment, and nearly always combined with other blood pressure drugs.

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Going big: How cartridges are making large-volume, high-dose subcutaneous autoinjectors a reality

Pharmaceutical Technology

Autoinjectors have revolutionised the convenient delivery of low-volume parenteral drugs. Traditionally, autoinjector combination products have been limited to injection volumes of 0.1 to 1.0 mL, with the world’s first 2.0 mL fill autoinjector having been commercialized just a few years ago. By shifting injections from clinics to living rooms, these single-use, ready-to-use devices have improved the patient experience and supported treatment adherence for an array of common chronic diseases.

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What the FDA's New Dosage Guidance Means for the Future of Clinical Research

Speaker: Dr. Ben Locwin - Biopharmaceutical Executive & Healthcare Futurist

What will the future hold for clinical research? A recent draft from the FDA provides valuable insight. In "Optimizing the Dosage of Human Prescription Drugs and Biological Products for the Treatment of Oncologic Diseases," the FDA notes that "targeted therapies demonstrate different dose-response relationships compared to cytotoxic chemotherapy, such that doses below the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) may have similar efficacy to the MTD but with fewer toxicities.

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How much is ondansetron without insurance?

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Is ondansetron covered by insurance? | How much does ondansetron cost without insurance? | How to get ondansetron without insurance Ondansetron hydrochloride is a generic prescription drug that is FDA -approved to relieve nausea and vomiting in people undergoing cancer chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Additionally, it is sometimes prescribed off-label to treat morning sickness during pregnancy.