Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : JAPhA
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J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) · May 2013
Comparative StudyHow does use of a prescription monitoring program change pharmacy practice?
To assess differences in prescription monitoring program (PMP) use between two states with different PMP accessibility (Connecticut [CT] and Rhode Island [RI]), to explore use of PMPs in pharmacy practice, and to examine associations between PMP use and pharmacists' responses to suspected diversion or "doctor shopping." ⋯ Pharmacists are important participants in the effort to address prescription drug misuse and abuse. Current PMP use with prevailing systems had limited influence on pharmacy practice. Findings point to future research and needed practice and education innovations to improve patient safety and safer opioid dispensing for pharmacists.
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To evaluate the stability of U-500 regular insulin in prefilled syringes stored under refrigeration for up to 28 days. ⋯ A prefilled syringe with U-500 regular insulin is stable for at least 28 days when stored under refrigeration. These data are similar to those reported for U-100 regular insulin, indicating that prefilling syringes with U-500 insulin is a safe and effective practice for patients who are unable to accurately draw up their own point-of-care doses.
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J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) · May 2013
Medication adherence program: adherence challenges and interventions in type 2 diabetes.
To describe medication adherence problems for adults with type 2 diabetes and to assess the nature and frequency of pharmacist activities in addressing them and proximate outcomes. ⋯ Not remembering to refill medications was the most commonly reported problem. Patient encounters averaged 4 to 6 minutes for the first visit and 12 to 13 minutes over 12 months. Phone calls by pharmacists to adults who were late for oral diabetes medication refills were effective in identifying adherence-related problems and developing support strategies to promote medication self-management in busy urban community chain pharmacy settings.