Although the healthcare industry has a long way to go before PGx testing for DPYD and other genes becomes widespread, it's encouraging that regulatory bodies and professional organizations are making recommendations and raising awareness among healthcare providers.
By integrating industry standards into e-prescribing software, prescribing organizations can reduce errors to improve patient outcomes and lessen the burden of medication-related errors on healthcare systems. Here’s a look at the new National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) Sig Standard aimed at improving prescription accuracy.
Discover what tools are essential for efficient, safe surgical extractions in today’s health care landscape, from elevators to forceps and beyond.
Engaging in data sharing, observational cohort research, and deeper analysis of available data to yield further insights can drive improved results for patients, making label and cohort extension faster and more robust.
As the pandemic rages on, the other major public health crisis in recent history has not ebbed. The opioid epidemic is worsening, but providers have kept their eye on the ball and are continuing their efforts to treat opioid use disorder and curb unnecessary prescriptions. Here is a snapshot of those efforts.