American journal of health-system pharmacy : AJHP : official journal of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
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Am J Health Syst Pharm · May 2011
Inhouse authorization center to improve reimbursement for outpatient chemotherapy infusions.
The use of an inhouse authorization center to improve reimbursement for outpatient chemotherapy infusions is described. ⋯ Implementation of a clinical authorization process and use of manufacturer-driven patient assistance programs led to a reduction of disputed claims from third-party commercial payers and substantial savings in chemotherapy charges from January 2008 through July 2010.
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Am J Health Syst Pharm · May 2011
Case ReportsMoxifloxacin-acetaminophen-warfarin interaction during bacille Calmette-Guerin treatment for bladder cancer.
The case of a patient receiving long-term anticoagulation with warfarin who had supratherapeutic International Normalized Ratios (INRs) after receiving concomitant acetaminophen and moxifloxacin as prophylaxis with bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) therapy for bladder cancer is reported. ⋯ An 89-year-old man receiving long-term anticoagulation with warfarin had supratherapeutic INRs after receiving acetaminophen and moxifloxacin as prophylaxis during BCG therapy for bladder cancer.