Joshua Page, 2021 PharmD Candidate Belmont University College of Pharmacy Medications come in a variety of therapeutic classes, often containing many drugs within the same class. Dispensary of Hope and other charitable distributors offer multiple medications within many therapeutic classes to allow switching within a class when needed. An example of a therapeutic interchange would […]
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June 26, 2022, the newly opened Ritesh Shah Charitable Pharmacy, first independent charitable pharmacy in New Jersey, held a gala to raise funds and celebrate those who contributed to their opening. The pharmacy’s mission is to increase access to medications, immunizations, health education, and pharmacy services for uninsured and under-served patients and reduce clinical and […]
Being uninsured and unable to pay for treatment and medications can have a serious impact on one’s life. One such example is Gary, 55 years of age, who has COPD and experiences exacerbations that cause him to go to the ER. Upon discharge, he is unable to afford health services or medications to treat his […]
Over the past decade, technology has rapidly evolved across the health care landscape. With this comes the advent of digital health – the use of information technology, electronic communication tools, and processes to deliver health care services. Applications of digital health that are commonly used across the industry include: telehealth, clinical decision support, and wearable […]