Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : JAPhA
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J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) · Jan 2012
Randomized Controlled TrialEvaluation of a diabetes management program using selected HEDIS measures.
To evaluate the efficacy of a community-based, pharmacist-directed diabetes management program among managed care organization enrollees using National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)-Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) performance measures. ⋯ A community pharmacy-based diabetes management program was effective in achieving A1C and blood pressure goals measured by NCQA-HEDIS performance standards. Program participants were statistically significantly more likely to achieve two of three HEDIS standards during a 9-month period.
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J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) · Jan 2012
The 'cost' of medication nonadherence: consequences we cannot afford to accept.
To provide a brief overview of the extent of medication nonadherence in the United States, its impact on patient health and health care costs, its causes, and possible strategies that health care practitioners can use to improve medication adherence. ⋯ The relationship between health care practitioners and patients and open, ongoing communication between the stakeholders are essential to combating medication nonadherence. Given their training and accessibility, pharmacists are well positioned to address nonadherence.
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J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) · Jan 2012
Pharmacy provision of influenza vaccinations in medically underserved communities.
To demonstrate the extent to which a community pharmacy can provide influenza immunizations in communities designated as medically underserved. ⋯ Community pharmacies are convenient and accessible venues at which patients can obtain seasonal influenza vaccines and other immunizations. They are well-positioned throughout the country, including in areas that are otherwise medically underserved. These factors help community pharmacists eliminate one of the most important barriers to vaccination: accessibility.
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To describe the various factors that come into play when a breast-feeding mother is taking medications, including use of prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, recreational drugs, galactogogues, and herbal remedies and to provide a framework used for counseling breast-feeding women. ⋯ Objectively weighing the benefits of drugs and breast-feeding versus the risks of drugs and not breast-feeding, in most cases, allows for pharmacists to give current and practical advice to mothers and other health professionals who counsel mothers.