Use of specialty care versus standard retail pharmacies for treatment of hepatitis C

Full citation: Cohen SM, Kwasny MJ, Ahn J. Use of specialty care versus standard retail pharmacies for treatment of hepatitis C. Ann Pharmacother. 2009;43(2):202-209.

Disease states: Infectious Disease, Hepatitis

Clinical services: Adherence

Community pharmacy involvement in vaccine distribution and administration

Full citation: Westrick SC, Watcharadamrongkun S, Mount JK, Breland ML. Community pharmacy involvement in vaccine distribution and administration. Vaccine. 2009;27(21):2858-2863.

Disease states: Multiple; Infectious Disease, Hepatitis; Infectious Disease, Influenza; Infectious Disease, Pneumonia

Clinical services: Immunizations

Immunization not just a seasonal need Rite Aid’s year-round program increases patient access

Full citation: Tanzi MG. Immunization not just a seasonal need. Accessed at http://www.imirus.com/tmp/2114/1925/1001/pm2114.pdf, October 16, 2009.

Disease states: Infectious Disease, Hepatitis; Infectious Disease, Influenza; Infectious Disease, Pneumonia; Infectious Disease, Shingles

Clinical services: Immunizations

Stormy weather, specialty care

Full citation: Farnstrom B. Stormy weather, specialty care. Accessed at http://www.imirus.com/tmp/1530/1090/1001/pm1530.pdf, October 15, 2009.

Disease states: Autoimmune Disorders; Cancer; Infectious Disease, Hepatitis; Infectious Disease, HIV; Other/Miscellaneous, Transplants

Clinical services: Medication Therapy Management

Hy-Vee joint venture to offer specialty Rx services in stores

Full citation: Redman R. Hy-Vee joint venture to offer specialty rx services in stores. Accessed at http://www.chaindrugreview.com/front-page/newsbreaks/hyvee-joint-venture-to-offer-specialty-rx-services-in-stores, February 27, 2010.

Disease states: Autoimmune Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis; Autoimmune Disorders, Rheumatoid Arthritis; Gastrointestinal Disorders, Crohn's disease; Infectious Disease, Hepatitis; Other/Miscellaneous, Hemophilia

Clinical services: Nutrition/Weight Management Program; Screenings ; Specialty Pharmacy Services

Hy-Vee forms new company to offer specialty pharmacy services

Full citation: Supermarket News Staff. Hy-Vee forms new company to offer specialty pharmacy services. Accessed at http://supermarketnews.com/news/hyvee_pharmacy_0114/, February 27, 2010.

Disease states: Cancer; Autoimmune Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis; Autoimmune Disorders, Rheumatoid Arthritis; Gastrointestinal Disorders, Crohn's disease; Infectious Disease, Hepatitis; Other/Miscellaneous, Hemophilia; Other/Miscellaneous, Psoriasis

Clinical services: Specialty Pharmacy Services

Making your niche

Full citation: Wingo T, Tolle T, Bennet J, Forshee T. Making your niche. America's Pharmacist 2008;129(12):24-28.

Disease states: Multiple; Diet & Nutrition, Obesity; Diet & Nutrition, Vitamin and mineral supplementation

Clinical services: Compounding; Durable Medical Equipment; Medication Therapy Management ; Nutrition/Weight Management Program

Give it a shot

Full citation: Linville C. Give it a shot. America's Pharmacist 2007;129(10):20-29.

Disease states: Multiple; Infectious Disease, Hepatitis; Infectious Disease, Influenza; Infectious Disease, Pneumonia; Infectious Disease, Shingles

Clinical services: Immunizations

National retail chains: focus on patient care

Full citation: Sax B. National retail chains: focus on patient care. Accessed at http://www.pharmacytimes.com/career/pharmacy/2010/PharmacyCareers_Fall2010/Supermarkets-Fall2010.

Disease states: Multiple; Endocrine disorders, Diabetes; Infectious Disease, Hepatitis; Infectious Disease, Influenza; Infectious Disease, Shingles

Clinical services: Immunizations