Older adults often assume new prescriptions have no side effects
Clinicians may want to intentionally emphasize side effects when prescribing new medications to older patients, a new study suggests.
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LTC, community pharmacies vie for role in federal COVID vaccine initiative
Nursing home and assisted living operators should talk with their existing pharmacy provider about their capability to participate in the federal government’s new COVID-19 vaccine delivery program, advocates say.
Opt-in COVID vaccine program kicks off; Feds partner with CVS, Walgreens
Long-term care facilities nationwide can voluntarily opt in to a free pharmacy partnership program that will provide and administer future COVID-19 vaccines on site, federal officials announced Friday.
Many seniors overdue for medication review, poll shows
Only 29% of seniors who take five or more prescription drugs have had a comprehensive medication review to avert potential interactions, according to new national findings.
HHS authorizes state-licensed pharmacists to order, administer COVID-19 vaccines
Qualified pharmacists serving long-term care facilities will now be able to administer COVID-19 vaccines to residents and staff members once the serum is ready, under new guidance announced Wednesday by federal health officials.
Pharmacists push to bill Medicare directly, expand testing, vaccination role
Pharmacists are advocating to insert a policy in the upcoming coronavirus relief bill that would give them Medicare Part B provider status for conducting COVID-19 testing and vaccinations.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, March 11
Suspected coronavirus leads to no-visitor policies at Nebraska senior living communities … Low blood pressure linked to higher mortality in elders, finds UK study … Pharmacists quietly panicking over looming respiratory drug shortage … Social service workers have positive impact on residents’ behavior, study finds …FDA approves first US OTC combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen
Pharmacists asked to help curb antipsychotic use in nursing facilities
A powerful congressman has asked long-term care pharmacists to help monitor and reduce antipsychotic use in nursing homes.
Swisslog Healthcare Solutions launches Nexus Station
Swisslog Healthcare Solutions announced the launch of its Nexus™ Station at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Summer Meeting in Denver.
12 days and then 45-year celebration starts
The final stages of preparation are underway for the 2014 American Society of Consultant Pharmacists’ (ASCP) annual meeting and exhibition. The gathering of great minds in geriatric medication management takes place November 5-7 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, FL.
