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Pharmacy Strong: Pharmacy Team Supports Their Own During her Battle with COVID-19
Pharmacy Strong: Pharmacy Team Supports Their Own During her Battle with COVID-19 October 18 – 24 is National Pharmacy Week. Throughout the week, CompleteRx celebrates frontline teams and individuals who go above and beyond in a series of blog posts. The Pharmacy department at Opelousas General Hospital (OGH) is not just an experienced, efficient team
2020 National Pharmacy Week Video
A message to our Pharmacy Team In recognition of 2020 National Pharmacy Week, CompleteRx President & CEO, Terry Andrus offers a special “Thank You” to our Pharmacy Team and the incredible strength, dedication, and determination throughout a year full of unexpected circumstances. This week is for you, ENJOY! We encourage you to share this video
Pharmacy Employee Unlocks New 340B Savings Potential Through Referral Prescriptions
October 18 – 24 is National Pharmacy Week. Throughout the week, CompleteRx celebrates frontline teams and individuals who go above and beyond in a series of blog posts. For Victoria Nosowicz, CphT, pharmacy informatics and 340B manager for Upper Allegheny Health System, the pharmacy profession is in her blood. She began her first pharmacy job
Pain Awareness Month: Tackling the Public Health Pain Crisis
Note: In recognition of National Pain Awareness Month in September, CompleteRx examines pain management in 2020 and in the age of COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic has placed new stressors on those living with pain or substance use disorder. Social isolation, financial concerns, and uncertainty combined with limited access to treatment and recovery services during
3 in 5 Episode 3: 2020 Pain Management Update
This video is a part of the CompleteRx educational series, 3 in 5. The 3 in 5 series covers hospital pharmacy news, trends, and more and is delivered via videos, blog posts and podcasts. CompleteRx will be publishing new 3 in 5 content via our blog and sharing to our social networks, monthly. Follow us
340B Drug Pricing Program Threats: Implications for Your Hospital
Recently announced proposed drug payment cuts to 340B hospitals have many safety net facilities and industry associations concerned about the long-term consequences for vulnerable patients. Last month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced new cuts to the 340B Drug Pricing Program as part of the 2021 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System.
3 in 5 Episode 2: Three Things for Hospital Executives to Consider for an Effective Antimicrobial Stewardship Program
This video is a part of the CompleteRx educational series, 3 in 5. The 3 in 5 series covers hospital pharmacy news, trends, and more and is delivered via videos, blog posts and podcasts. CompleteRx will be publishing new 3 in 5 content via our blog and sharing to our social networks, monthly. Follow us
Getting to the Core of Successful Hospital Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs
For nearly a decade now, antimicrobial stewardship has been a hot topic throughout the country as hospitals work to comply with recommendations from numerous national and international organizations. In 2014, the Joint Commission (TJC) began requiring any hospitals which it accredits to establish a formal antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP). According to a 2018 Centers for
Managing Drug Product Shortages in the Era of COVID-19
Responding to and managing drug shortages is nothing new for hospitals. But rapidly rising demand for medications due to COVID-19 is placing more pressure than ever on hospitals and health systems to appropriately manage drug inventory to support patient care. In short supply are medications used to relieve pain, alleviate breathing difficulties and sedate coronavirus