Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : JAPhA
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J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) · Jul 2014
Financial implications of pharmacist-led Medicare annual wellness visits.
To determine if pharmacist-led Medicare Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs) are a feasible mechanism to financially support a pharmacist position in physicians' offices. ⋯ AWV reimbursement may significantly contribute to supporting the cost of a pharmacist, particularly in medium- to large-sized practices. In larger practices, enough revenue can be generated to support the cost of multiple pharmacists.
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J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) · Jul 2014
How gaps in regulation of compounding pharmacy set the stage for a multistate fungal meningitis outbreak.
To provide an overview of the regulation issues surrounding compounding pharmacy that allowed the United States fungal meningitis outbreak to occur and the changes in regulation that ensued. ⋯ While the current compounding regulation changes are a necessary step forward, it remains to be seen how effective they will be in safeguarding the public.
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J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) · Jul 2014
Kentucky pharmacists' opinions of the potential reclassification of pseudoephedrine as a legend drug.
To collect and analyze Kentucky pharmacists' opinions of the effectiveness of current methamphetamine precursor controls, to analyze proposed legislation to make pseudoephedrine (PSE) a legend drug, and to analyze the potential impact of such legislation on pharmacy practice and patients. ⋯ Pharmacists are at the frontline of PSE distribution. Gaining a better understanding of issues surrounding the distribution of PSE will enhance the likelihood that future legislation may be crafted to reduce methamphetamine production, laboratory incidents, and abuse while minimizing inconvenience and cost.