Erenumab: A First-in-Class Monoclonal Antibody for Migraine Prevention.

To review the pharmacology, efficacy, and safety of the calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) inhibitor erenumab for migraine preventive therapy. A MEDLINE/PubMed search (January 2000 to January 2019) was conducted using the keywords , and . Additional articles were identified by hand from references.

Andexanet alfa: A Novel Factor Xa Inhibitor Reversal Agent.

The purpose of this article is to review the available clinical trial data for andexanet alfa and its role in clinical practice. A MEDLINE/PubMed search was conducted (January 2000 to January 2019) using the keyword for clinical trials. References of identified articles were searched by hand for additional citations.

Recent Updates in the Pharmacological Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock: A Systematic Review Focused on Fluid Resuscitation, Vasopressors, and Corticosteroids.

Objective: Describe recent developments in the pharmacological management of sepsis and septic shock, focusing on fluid resuscitation, vasopressors, and corticosteroids.

Data Sources: A literature search limited to randomized controlled trials written in the English language reporting mortality and other clinically relevant outcomes that were published from July 1, 2016, to August 31, 2018, in patients aged ≥ 18 years. Titles and abstracts were reviewed for relevance.

A Systematic Review of ICU and Non-ICU Clinical Pharmacy Services Using Telepharmacy.

Objective: To assess the impact of telepharmacy services in the acute care setting.

Data Sources: EMBase, MEDLINE, and SCOPUS database searches were performed through April 2018.

Study Selection And Data Extraction: PRISMA guidelines were applied for this systematic review.

Assessing the Effect of Pharmacist Care on Diabetes-Related Outcomes in a Rural Outpatient Clinic: A Retrospective Case-Control Study.

Background: The care of diabetic patients in rural areas is complicated by factors such as poor health literacy, cultural barriers, and primary care provider (PCP) shortages. Integrating pharmacist care in diabetes management in these settings may increase access to care and improve patient outcomes.

Objective: To evaluate differences in diabetes-related outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) managed by a pharmacist diabetes clinic compared with patients only managed by PCPs in a rural family medicine clinic.

Improving Comprehensive Medication Review Acceptance by Using a Standardized Recruitment Script: A Randomized Control Trial.

Background: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) require prescription drug plan sponsors to offer a comprehensive medication review (CMR) annually to eligible beneficiaries through the plans' Medication Therapy Management Programs (MTMPs). In 2011, the Pharmacy Quality Alliance endorsed the CMR completion rate as a quality measure for MTMPs, and CMS has adopted the measure into the 2016 CMS star ratings. CMS star ratings are used to describe the quality of plans to assist Medicare plan enrollees in choosing a plan and to determine quality bonus payments for Medicare Advantage plans.