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Prescribing shift for Pfizer’s Paxlovid expands access but draws questions

Pharmaceutical Technology

Previously, only licensed and authorised physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, and physician assistants could prescribe the drug. . Ganio says that, ideally, once an individual receives a positive Covid-19 result, they should call their pharmacy or communicate through a drive-through facility to minimize the risk of exposure.

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National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) 2022 Annual Meeting & Expo

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National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) 2022 Annual Meeting & Expo. The National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) will host the NASP 2022 Annual Meeting & Expo September 19-22. September 19-22, 2022 | Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center | Orlando, FL. www.naspnet.org/annualmeeting.

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Opinion: Allowing pharmacies to dispense methadone is dangerous for patients and communities

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These highly regulated facilities are made up of multidisciplinary teams of physicians, nurses, counselors, and social workers who provide comprehensive medication-assisted treatment. Many Americans with opioid use disorder go to one of the nearly 2,000 opioid treatment programs (OTPs) in the U.S. to receive high-quality, evidence-based care.

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Does CVS have a crystal ball into the future?

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In the words of the company’s mission , its goal is to “make high-quality health and pharmacy services safe, affordable and easy to access.” You can find anything on Amazon, but soon you will be able to “see” a nurse, a doctor, or get a diagnosis using telehealth within minutes, from the comfort of your home.

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Pediatric Home Service Announces Launch of Infusion Nursing & Pharmacy throughout Wisconsin

BioTech 365

Pediatric Home Service Announces Launch of Infusion Nursing & Pharmacy throughout Wisconsin Pediatric Home Service Announces Launch of Infusion Nursing & Pharmacy throughout Wisconsin PHS expands services for medically complex patients to greater geographic area ROSEVILLE, Minn.,

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Despite benefits, long-acting injectables remain underutilised for schizophrenia

Pharmaceutical Technology

This was particularly evident in clinics and practices where they do not have a nurse on staff and the psychiatrist is uncomfortable giving routine injections. KOLs noted that in an outpatient setting, many psychiatrists are ill-equipped to administer these injectables.

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UK university strikes e-prescribing partnership with Better

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A UK university has struck a partnership with medical technology firm Better that aims to give nursing and pharmacy students a better insight into e-prescribing. Nursing students will use the system in modules on how to administer medicines and in the university’s ‘high fidelity simulation’ of a hospital environment.

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