It's a good time to remind people about the role of cancer drug repositories.
These nonprofits recycle donated meds to patients (after pharmacy quality checking). It saves millions. It requires legislation to support so it's a great state advocacy issue.
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Transforming Cancer Drug Access: Insights Into Utilization and Clinician Satisfaction in a Statewide Cancer Drug Repository Network. Co-authored by @EmilyMackler.
Read the full article. brnw.ch/21wWNEj
We're offering free One-Day Quality Training Program Workshops in 10 cities throughout the United States! These workshops are funded through @conquercancerfd, the ASCO Foundation, by @susangkomen. Learn more & register: brnw.ch/21wWHYY
🚨 New @JCOOP_ASCO@ASCO podcast @Oncoalert!
Cancer drug repository programs offer a unique solution to the affordability crisis, connecting patients to free 💊 while reducing medical waste.
🎙️Learn more the successes of the @YesRxMichigan program here:
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Implementing the @YesRxMichigan cancer drug repository network has improved patient access to no-cost cancer drugs and reduced medication waste, study from #ASCOQLTY25 shows 💊
💉 ~1,600 donated meds; 1,200 pts received meds
Lead author: @EmilyMacklerascopost.com/news/october-20…
So impressed with the care this #pharmacist team provides to improve patient outcomes!
Implementation of a pharmacist‐driven continuous glucose monitoring program within an American Indian/Alaska Native community accpjournals.onlinelibrary.w…
📢 #TwitterRx See below for information on clinically embedded ambulatory pharmacy positions within #Michigan#tribalhealthclinics. Impactful work, incredible patient population, phenomenal medical team, and partnership with UMCoP! Please forward to anyone who may be interested!
EXCITING NEWS: We are recruiting for new clinical pharmacists to be embedded within the #TribalHealthClinics in Michigan! This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative medical team and amazing community. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions! #TwitterRx
So excited for this work! Grateful for @UMichPharmacy support and leadership and @BCBSM Value Partnerships for their ongoing commitment to innovation and improvement in patient outcomes. #TwitteRx#equitablecare
The College of Pharmacy is excited to announce the launch of the Collaborative for Equitable Indigenous Care and Medication Use, a partnership aimed at bridging healthcare gaps in Michigan’s tribal communities.
Full release: bit.ly/3YUdj8Q.
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Dr. Emily Mackler and Siobhan Norman founded @YesRxMichigan, an organization that facilitates the donation and redistribution of unused cancer drugs to patients in need.
Read more about their journey and how students in the CoP are involved: bit.ly/3Ah8UEx.
Did you know that every 3-4 minutes, someone in the United States is diagnosed with a blood cancer?
Join us in the College of Pharmacy lobby on October 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to learn more about becoming a bone marrow donor.
One little swab can do a lot of good.
Come see us in the lobby of the @UMichPharmacy on Thursday, 10/31/2024, between 10 am and 2 pm. Learn about the process of becoming a bone marrow donor and join the registry! Costumes encouraged 😊 @umichmedicine@UMich
Thank you @JCOOP_ASCO for highlighting our study showing that pharmacists identified oral anticancer drug related interactions in 42% of patients! 🤯 @ColumbiaMed@columbiacancer
Pharmacist-Led Video Consultation to Identify and Mitigate Drug Interactions Among Patients Initiating Oral Anticancer Drugs: brnw.ch/21wNtkT@DrDawnHershman
Do you have expired or unneeded medication or sharps that you need to dispose of?
The Safe Medication and Sharps Disposal event is happening now until 2 p.m. at Ingalls Mall and the University of Michigan Medical Center Triangle!
More information: bit.ly/2xvC8Mj
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