Patient Care

Insurer mandates requiring patients to have their therapies dispensed via white bagging are becoming increasingly common. A Drug Channels report found that in 2019, nearly a third of infusion drugs (both oncologic and non-oncologic) provided in hospital outpatient departments were distributed via white bagging. But pharmacists, providers and professional organizations across the industry are raising […]

As we commemorate World Immunization Week, April 24 – 30, 2021, we recognize pharmacists for their contributions to the mass COVID-19 vaccination efforts underway across the country. World Immunization Week aims to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against disease. Immunization is widely recognized as one of the world’s most

November 18-24, 2023 is annual Antibiotics Awareness Week which highlights the steps everyone can take to improve antibiotic prescribing and use.   Antibiotic stewardship is vital for protecting patients from harm, improving treatment for patients who have infections, fighting antibiotic resistance, and reducing hospital costs and lengths of stay. While U.S. hospitals have made some

Note: In recognition of National Pain Awareness Month in September, CompleteRx examines pain management in 2020 and in the age of COVID-19.   The COVID-19 pandemic has placed new stressors on those living with pain or substance use disorder. Social isolation, financial concerns, and uncertainty combined with limited access to treatment and recovery services during

September is Pain Awareness Month (PAM). Its purpose is to create greater understanding among health care professionals, legislators, the business community, and families who are struggling with pain management that pain is a serious public health issue. Work With Your Hospital’s Pharmacists Pharmacists are perfectly positioned to educate patients, caregivers and their fellow healthcare professionals

Whether in a hospital setting or outpatient/retail setting, pharmacists are increasingly responsible for educating patients about their medications. The good news is that patient education offers many benefits to the patient and organization alike. It improves the chances a patient will have a positive experience with their medications and the hospital, improves adherence and outcomes,

Hospitals across the U.S. are reporting better patient outcomes and lower drug spends when they give pharmacists greater control over medication management, according to recent research. A variety of medication management techniques are driving this change, especially collaborative drug therapy management (CDTM) agreements. These agreements allow pharmacists to act in a variety of ways to