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Deprescribing Interventions Could Safely Reduce Number of Potentially Inappropriate Prescriptions

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They included randomized controlled trials that focused on interventions to address PIPs in adults 65 years and older who were in community or long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes or assisted-living facilities.

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9 ways pharmacy technician roles are changing

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Their responsibilities have expanded to include complex tasks such as medication therapy management, immunization administration, and medication reconciliation, she says. What’s more, pharmacy technicians are also crucial to the execution of immunizations and medication therapy management, he adds. Dr. Staiger.

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Lilly’s antibody for COVID-19 protection starts nursing home trial

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While the world waits an effective coronavirus vaccine, Eli Lilly has started late-stage human testing an antibody drug as an alternative way to prevent viral transmission in high-risk locations. Results are due before the end of the year.