Long-Term Care Pharmacy Considerations For Business and Clinical Practice

Pharmacists have the opportunity to be a voice for geriatric patients in this setting as well as the clinical setting so that federal regulations put into place will clearly guide pharmacists toward efficient care and simultaneously protect elderly patients from harm. Appropriate patient care and observation of regulations both require ongoing teamwork among pharmacists, physicians, and nursing staff, and pharmacists are poised to enter this team in a leadership role to maintain clinical, ethical, and legal standards.
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The Pharmacist's Role in Lipid Management

Pharmacists can help providers navigate the numerous OTC and prescription products available to patients with dyslipidemia. Pharmacists can also assist patients with prevention, identification, and management of adverse events associated with lipid regulating agents to promote adherence and persistence with lipid regulating treatments.
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The Role of Cosmeceutical Compounds in Dermatologic Disease States

The dermatologic disease states covered in this article are excellent starting points for compounded prescriptions due to their prevalence and demand for customized products.
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An Inside Look at Medicare Part D Audits: What Pharmacies Need to Know

Medicare pharmacy audits are on the rise with the increased focus on health care spending and reform. Industry experts and pharmacist peers will give you an inside look at what auditors are looking for and how to minimize your pharmacy's risk in an audit situation.
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The Community Pharmacist's Role In Celiac Disease

Celiac disease can be effectively controlled with thorough patient education throughout the disease progression. A pharmacy initiative aimed at the newly-diagnosed celiac patient and a strategy for follow-up and maintenance would allow the pharmacists to have a greater hand in the management of their patients' health, and effectively enhance the provision of patient-centered care.
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