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Taking the Ouch Out of Pain Management in Patients with Addiction

This ASHP Midyear session discussed appropriate risk assessment strategies for the abuse, misuse, and diversion of opioid therapies used in the management of chronic pain.

Company Issues Voluntary Recall on All Repackaged Pharmaceuticals

Drug company issues recall on all products due to possible penicillin contamination.

Home-Based Medication Management System Looks to Future

A federally recognized program that uses pharmacists' medication therapy management skills is targeting hospital-to-home transitions in an attempt to reduce hospital readmission rates.

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Preventing Pharmageddon, What’s out on the Streets?

This ASHP Midyear presentation gave an overview of today’s commonly abused drugs – both prescription and non-prescription

Dec 21, 2011 in Career

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New Data on the Impact of Opioid-Related Adverse Events on Total Hospital Cost

Opioid-related adverse events (ORAEs) are associated with more than a $1,000 increase in hospitalization cost and more than a day increase in length of hospital stay (LOS).

Dec 21, 2011 in Career

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Specialty Pharmacy and Closed Distribution Systems: New Challenges for You

Each year, there are nearly 100,000 emergency hospitalizations for adverse drug events in U.S. adults aged 65 years or older. What four drugs are causing problems for seniors?

Dec 21, 2011 in Career

Fully Automated Machine Dispenses Prescription Drugs

The fully automated ATM-like machine at Iowa City Ambulatory Surgical Center dispenses prescription medications, without having to make a trip to a pharmacy.

Jul 27, 2011 in News (1 Comments)

Hospitals Aim to Keep Patients from Returning

In the fall of 2012, the government will cut Medicare reimbursements for hospitals with higher-than expected 30-day readmission rates for heart failure, making it the hospital's responsibility to prevent patients from returning.

Jul 27, 2011 in Features

Liraglutide Treatment could Cause Thyroid Tumors, Pancreatitis

Prescription antidiabetic drug may cause acute pancreatitis and deadly thyroid tumors.

Jun 14, 2011 in Career

National Adverse Drug Event Network Launched

New online network collects and distributes adverse drug events in the US.

Jun 22, 2011 in Career

The APhA Foundation 2011 Pinnacle Award Honorees

APhA announced honorees 2011 Pinnacle Awards, which celebrate significant contributions to the medication use process.

Jun 22, 2011 in Career

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