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Unlocking Heart Health: A Comprehensive Guide from Ancient History to Modern Prevention

PharmD Live

Studies of ancient Egyptian mummies show signs of atherosclerosis, indicating that heart disease was common even in ancient times ( Columbia Surgery, 2016 ). PharmD Live’s Proactive Approach At PharmD Live, we focus on prevention through Medication Therapy Management (MTM). What is Heart Disease?

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What's the Next Billion Dollar Pharmacy Startup going to be?

The Digital Apothecary

The authors went back and analyzed much of the past data using previous methods to estimate costs in dollars and reflect inflation for 2016 prices. The estimated annual cost of prescription drug-related morbidity and mortality resulting from nonoptimized medication therapy was $528.4 billion and high end of $672.7

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Solutions for Constipation Relief

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Together, they can explore options such as switching to medications with fewer digestive side effects, or adding supplements or strategies to manage constipation effectively while still addressing your other health needs. Published 2016 Jun 27. Managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Published 2016 Jun 27. 2016-1070; 1.

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NHC Submits Comments to CMS RE CY 2026 Policy & Technical Changes to MA and Part D Proposed Rule

Putting Patients First Blog

Part D Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Program Eligibility Criteria The NHC welcomes CMS proposal to expand eligibility criteria for the Medicare Part D MTM program to include beneficiaries with other forms of dementia in addition to Alzheimers disease.