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Study points out opioid risks for patients transitioning to skilled nursing facilities

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– Hospital patients discharged to skilled nursing facilities often bring a high-dose painkiller prescription with them, suggesting more attention should be paid to opioid safety for those patients, research from the Oregon State University College of Pharmacy shows. PORTLAND, Ore.

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U.S. Pharmacy Chains Harm Patients With Medication Errors; NABP Appears Silent

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When you go to your local CVS and Walgreens – and other big pharmacy chains – are you getting the highest standard of care? Have these pharmacies gone rogue? Yet the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) doesn’t seem to be paying much attention to medication errors at U.S. pharmacies. pharmacy industry.

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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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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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3 Ways to Fast Track Your Career in Clinical Research

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If you’ve spent some time working as a clinical research associate (CRA) and are looking to advance your career, you might be wondering where to start. Here are three ways to advance your career in clinical research. This type of self-driven professional development can prepare you for more senior roles within clinical research.

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MUSC Researchers Exploring RTMS to Potentially Help Smokers Quit

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More Study Details About the Research Center: Location Research Center: Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Location: 67 President Street, Charleston, SC 29425 Lead Researcher: Xingbao Li, MD IRB: This study has been reviewed and approved by the MUSC Institutional Review Board About the Study Are you looking for ways to quit smoking?

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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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