pharmaphorum

AUGUST 2, 2016

Join us for a one-hour live debate on Cancer Treatment Access: Right Strategy, Right Approach, Right Outcomes. To ensure funding and patient access to innovative cancer therapies, industry now have to navigate a new English cancer-treatment funding ecosystem, engaging with NICE and NHS England to realise a yes, no or conditional arrangement. How can oncology treatments achieve a positive NICE appraisal in the new world and what will the mechanics of RWE be in the event of conditional funding via

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ComputerTalk

AUGUST 31, 2016

Cloud-based files may have less legal protection than you think. Cloud computing is becoming more ubiquitous, seemingly by the day. As these offerings proliferate, fewer local computing options are available. […].

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Med Ed 101

AUGUST 24, 2016

Pain management is something I’m faced with everyday as a pharmacist. Pregnancy, geriatrics, pediatrics, and polypharmacy are a few of the many challenges in pain management that can sometimes make choosing an analgesic feel near impossible. Here’s 4 critical pearls you need to think about. Type: What type of pain you are treating is essential […].

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Med Ed 101

AUGUST 21, 2016

There are lots of blood pressure medication option in the ambulatory setting which begs the question: How do we select the right one? There are lots of things to think about. Here’s a list of four really important factors you need to consider. Compelling indications. MI, BPH, Diabetes, etc. all go into which medication you […]. The post Selecting an Antihypertensive – 4 Must Know Considerations appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Med Ed 101

AUGUST 17, 2016

AC is a 64 year old female with multiple myeloma. She is in her 3rd cycle of the regimen CyBorD when she presents to the ER with chest pain and sudden onset of shortness of breath at rest. A CT of the chest and abdomen confirms that AC has a pulmonary embolism (PE). She is […]. The post Anticoagulation in Patients with Cancer appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Med Ed 101

AUGUST 10, 2016

JT is a 61 year old male. He has recently been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and placed on amiodarone. He is also on warfarin with a history of DVT/PE. The amiodarone and warfarin interaction can be a little more challenging than other drug interactions. What really makes this unique is the long duration of action […]. The post Amiodarone and Warfarin Interaction appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Med Ed 101

AUGUST 7, 2016

ACE Inhibitors are one of the most commonly prescribed medications for hypertension. ACE Inhibitors do have precautions, contraindications, and rug interactions that we need to be aware of. Here’s a list of a few important clinical pearls that need to be managed with ACE Inhibitors. Potassium is the number one electrolyte that needs to be […].

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Med Ed 101

AUGUST 3, 2016

A 71 year old female has a past medical history of osteoarthritis, GERD, osteoporosis, hypertension, anxiety, and depression. Her osteoarthritis has been a chronic problem and she complains of pain all over, but mainly in her hips and knees. She currently takes an occasional acetaminophen for pain. Her current medications include: omeprazole 20 mg daily […].

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