2022 ASHP Summer Meetings
Go Slow Before Switching HIV Meds Due to Metabolic Effects
The side effects of certain HIV medications, including weight gain and other metabolic changes, may be mild enough ...
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
Research Tool Ups Adherence for SP Therapies
Using a research tool known as pragmatic study design, investigators at Vanderbilt Specialty Pharmacy identified a ...
JULY 16, 2022
9 Steps for Implementing Tech Solutions in the IV Room
Phoenix—At least nine different IV workflow management systems (IV-WMS) and seven different IV robotics ...
JULY 14, 2022
Med Errors Communication Preserves Patient Trust
Effective communication with patients and their family members is a critical but uncomfortable step that ...
JULY 14, 2022
Optimizing Remdesivir Use
Henry Ford Health partnered with Premier Inc to standardize the use of remdesivir based on the evidence. The new ...
JUNE 17, 2022
Transitions of Care Team Reduces Hospital Readmissions
A pharmacy-led transitions of care program reduced hospital readmissions among geriatric patients, a group ...
JUNE 15, 2022
Adding a Pharmacist Enhances Dermatology Specialty Clinic
Adding a dermatology pharmacist to the care model can improve continuity and access to specialty drugs.
JUNE 15, 2022
Follow Best Practices—Not Minimum Standards—for Compounding
As the pharmacy community awaits impending updates to USP General Chapters <795> and <797>, it would be ...
JUNE 15, 2022
Real-World Research Tool Helps Boost Specialty Drug Adherence
Using a research tool known as pragmatic study design, investigators at Vanderbilt Specialty Pharmacy identified a ...
JUNE 15, 2022
Pharmacist Added to Joint Commission Survey Team
PHOENIX—The Joint Commission has added a pharmacist to the survey process for certain health care facilities, ...
JUNE 14, 2022
Community of Practice Program Offers Networking, Education for Specialty Pharmacy Workers
A novel networking and education initiative established by Shields Health Solutions at its more than 20 ...
JUNE 14, 2022
Communication and Resolution Programs Essential to Preserving Patient Communication and Trust
Effective communication with patients and their family members is a critical but uncomfortable step that ...
JUNE 13, 2022
