After news of a California couple taking treatment into their own hands with devastating outcomes, we wanted to provide some information on drugs that are currently under FDA investigation for the treatment of COVID-19. Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) and chloroquine (Aralen) are two potential therapeutic options for COVID-19. These medications have been around for years and are […]
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Most CEOs agree that the complexities of running a hospital have increased particularly as it relates to their pharmacy department. So, how well do you know your pharmacy? By harnessing the power of analytics, healthcare leaders can gain valuable insight and leverage their pharmacy department as a strategic asset that contributes to the overall mission
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This video is a part of the CompleteRx educational series, 3 in 5. The 3 in 5 series covers hospital pharmacy news, trends, and more and is delivered via videos, blog posts and podcasts. CompleteRx will be publishing new 3 in 5 content via our blog and sharing to our social networks, monthly. Follow us
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As we enter into the New Year, we sat down with our President and CEO, Terry Andrus and our COO, Rick Burnett to discuss the industry trends hospital pharmacies can anticipate moving into the new decade. Both Andrus and Burnett agree some trends seem to never go out of style, like the challenges with drug
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For the past three years, C-suite executives have consistently rated margin management as their top strategic priority. In the wake of Humana’s recent study revealing $1 in every $4 is wasted annually in U.S. Healthcare, hospital executives continue to elevate sustainable cost control as a top priority in 2020. With Pharmacy playing a major role
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As healthcare professionals, we encourage wellness through healthy living and preventative care. One of the many ways to promote wellness is through encouraging the use of vaccines to prevent the spread of diseases. According to the CDC’s Global Immunization Division (GID), vaccines save an estimated 2 to 3 million lives annually. Despite all of the
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As 2019 Pharmacy Week commences, we here at CompleteRx would like to take a moment to show our gratitude for our incredible staff of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians. The work you do in your facilities and the care you provide to your patients is a constant reminder of the impact our organization makes across our
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October 16-22, 2022 is dedicated to National Pharmacy Week. It is a time to recognize the invaluable contributions Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians have made in healthcare. This year we would like to offer five ways to celebrate the Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians within your organizations. Recognize your staff! If you are a leader in your
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In the wake of new price transparency regulations proposed by The Centers for Medicare and Medicare Services (CMS), hospitals are left to figure out how to comply with regulations while ensuring their services are priced competitively without sacrificing quality of care. According to the CMS, the prospective rule proposes price transparency requirements that will increase
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The Centers for Disease Control report an estimated 23,000 deaths annually resulting from antibiotic-resistant organisms (which infect over two million people). Stewardship programs aim to improve patient care by prescribing only necessary medication; patient safety by optimizing infection treatment; and reducing superbugs. For several years now, the Joint Commission has been rolling out antimicrobial stewardship
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