
A hospital pharmacist can prevent overprescribing for elderly
A study of Veterans Affairs hospitals showed that 44 percent of frail elderly patients were given at least one unnecessary drug at discharge.
A study of Veterans Affairs hospitals showed that 44 percent of frail elderly patients were given at least one unnecessary drug at discharge.
Tabula Rasa provides technology and IT services for medication risk management, with the goals of reducing hospitalizations, improving patient outcomes and saving money.
The manufacturers seldom get credit for things they are doing right to the benefit to all concerned.
With high price tags and a tougher path to generic as a biologic, payer pressure on clinicians to raise adherence for PCSK9 drugs to new heights will be keen.
The U.S. healthcare system must expand the network of accountability. Almost all accountability currently lies with physicians.