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Medication Safety

Optimizing Oncology Outcomes: The Impact of Pharmacist-Led Clinical Interventions 70 70 Shields Health Solutions

Optimizing Oncology Outcomes: The Impact of Pharmacist-Led Clinical Interventions

Cancer care is complex. For patients prescribed oral oncolytics, managing side effects, staying on schedule, and coordinating care can be overwhelming. These challenges often lead to missed doses, therapy interruptions,…

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Pediatric Patients Benefit from An Integrated Specialty Pharmacy Care Model
This white paper describes how an integrated specialty pharmacy can help alleviate the burden on health systems and their patients.
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…

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Shields NASP Posters 2021

The opioid crisis has impacted communities across the U.S. and in 2017, the U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared it a public health emergency. According to HHS,…

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The value of pharmacist interventions in supporting safe medication use

Specialty patients benefit every day from pharmacists being at the center of their clinical and care management. For example, when pharmacists perform clinical interventions, it can support safe medication use…

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Exploring Patient Safety and the Role of a Specialty Pharmacist

The specialty pharmacist has a unique role in medication safety. Due to the high-touch, high-risk nature of specialty medications, the pharmacies that handle them must incorporate robust programs to ensure proper…

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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.