Pharmacist-managed multistep order transmittal for electronic specialty prescriptions reduces represcribing burden in ambulatory clinics: A retrospective cohort pilot study.

Specialty medications pose unique prescribing challenges, including complexities with drug dosing and safety monitoring, need for prior authorization and patient financial assistance, use of payer-mandated specialty pharmacies, and special requirements for storage and handling. These challenges can lead to higher rates of represcribing for specialty clinic providers, who may be operating with inadequate information or limited resources. Multistep order transmittal (MSOT) is an electronic medical record (EMR) prescription work queue functionality used by a specialty pharmacy service to support select ambulatory clinics.

Breaking the barrier: the Health Belief Model and patient perceptions regarding contraception.

Background: The study was conducted to determine the discrepancy between unintended pregnancies and use of contraception is attributed to imperfect use, misconceptions and an inability to adjust therapy to lifestyle.

Study Design: A survey administered at a Federal clinic incorporated the Health Belief Model to determine patient's emphasis in pregnancy prevention. Analysis focused on comparing participant demographics to reasons for contraceptive selection.