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Ease The Way for Administration of Challenging Medications 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

Ease The Way for Administration of Challenging Medications

Medications like inhalers and nasal sprays can be challenging for patients to administer correctly. One such drug is varenicline solution (Tyrvaya), a prescription nasal spray used to treat the signs…

The Role of a Clinical Pharmacist in Melanoma Care and Education 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

The Role of a Clinical Pharmacist in Melanoma Care and Education
It is estimated that 99,780 people in the United States will be diagnosed with melanoma in 2022. Because of the likelihood that patients with melanoma will develop adverse effects on therapy, it is crucial for pharmacists to proactively educate patients and provide them with tools to help mitigate and manage these issues. Read to learn more.
Shields Health Solutions Announces Pharmacists with Specialty Pharmacy Qualifications 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

Shields Health Solutions Announces Pharmacists with Specialty Pharmacy Qualifications

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Specialty pharmacy integrator Shields Health Solutions today announced that new or renewed certifications and credentials have been awarded to 34 Shields pharmacists by multiple national leading specialty pharmacy organizations and associations…

Shields Pharmacists New Certifications 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

Shields Pharmacists New Certifications

Below is a list of Shields Health Solutions pharmacists who earned new certifications in 2021 and the beginning of 2022: Amelia Persico -BCACP Andrea Idusuyi – AAHIVP Breanne Spear –…

Residency Rotation Series Brings ‘Real Life’ Experience, Career Opportunities to Pharmacy Residents 1024 576 Shields Health Solutions

Residency Rotation Series Brings ‘Real Life’ Experience, Career Opportunities to Pharmacy Residents

As a pharmacist, it’s never too early to start thinking about your future and where you’d like to advance your career. But having the resources and opportunities to do that is an important…

Shields Health Solutions Awards Resident Research Grants 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

Shields Health Solutions Awards Resident Research Grants

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Shields Health Solutions, the nation’s premier specialty pharmacy accelerator, is proud to award resident research grants in the amount of $5,000 each to supplement existing projects or initiatives which…

The Evolution of Health System Specialty Pharmacy Panel Discussion 1024 576 Shields Health Solutions

The Evolution of Health System Specialty Pharmacy Panel Discussion

On September 15th, we hosted a panel discussion on The Evolution of Health System Specialty Pharmacy. An esteemed panel of specialty pharmacists helped us understand why a more mature specialty…

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Celebrating Our Nurses

As we celebrate Nurses Week, one of our nurses, Shanna, provides unique insight into how she adjusted to the new challenges she faced amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. As a nurse…

Patient Safety and the Role of a Specialty Pharmacist in a Health System 150 150 Shields Health Solutions

Patient Safety and the Role of a Specialty Pharmacist in a Health System
The specialty pharmacist has a unique role in medication safety. Not only are they responsible for ensuring safe, effective, appropriate use of specialty medications—and ensuring that the patient is educated on their therapy and can be adherent—but they also play a strong role in promoting a positive safety culture within their pharmacy setting.
ExceleraRx, LLC Supports Careers in Health System Specialty Pharmacy with Virtual Residency Rotation 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

ExceleraRx, LLC Supports Careers in Health System Specialty Pharmacy with Virtual Residency Rotation
The Excelera® Residency Rotation is designed for pharmacists in residency programs affiliated with Excelera Network members. Attendees will learn about integrated specialty pharmacy, Excelera and the Excelera Network, and explore a variety of topics intended to provide pharmacy and administrative residents perspective on different aspects of health system specialty pharmacy (HSSP). The virtual program consists of four, one-hour sessions which include interactive experiences with thought leaders in HSSP as well as the opportunity to present research.