The Consultant Pharmacist is published by the
American Society of Consultant Pharmacists.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

About the artist: Avaleen Eberly rendered this striking landscape, "Burst of Spring," in acrylics. Eberly is a resident of The Fairfax, a retirement community in Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

 

FEATURES



1998 New Drug Review

Jeanette Wick

A comprehensive review of new additions to the pharmaceutical armamentarium, with detailed information and guidance on dosing, side effects, and monitoring of products destined for wide use in long-term care.


Medicare Prospective Payment: Pharmacy Prepares for Life Under PPS

David K. Buerger

Federal health officials, reimbursement experts, and consultant pharmacists offer insights on new patient care and business challenges posed by the coming shift to a new Medicare nursing facility prospective payment systemand how pharmacy providers are preparing to meet those challenges.


Geriatrics '98, the 20th ASCP Midyear Conference and Exhibition

David K. Buerger

A look ahead to the premier long-term care event of spring '98, including a detailed listing of educational sessions, workshops, and satellite symposia; information on exhibiting companies; and registration materials.


C O N T E N T S
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April 1998
Volume 13, Number 4


CLINICAL NOTE

A Survey to Assess the Practice Characteristics and Continuing Education Needs of Long-Term Care Pharmacists in Maryland

Julie Kreyenbuhl, Ilene Zuckerman

In this survey-based investigation, the authors explore structural and process barriers to effective long-term care consulting and dispensing pharmacists preferences for continuing education programs.

CLINICAL REVIEW

An Overview of Lipid Management with HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors

Pang H. Chong

This literature review assesses the current state of knowledge of the statin class of lipid-lowering drugs, including pharmacology and pharmacokinetics, clinical efficacy, dosing parameters, interaction potential, and comparative costs.


D E P A R T M E N T S
BYLINES

R. Tim Webster


LETTERS

Administering Proton Pump Inhibitors


HEALTH TRENDS


ASCP REPORTS

Congressional Leaders Address ASCP's Ninth Annual Conference on Legislative and Regulatory Affairs


CALENDAR


CONSULTANT PHARMACIST FORUM

Designing an Innovative Drug Distribution System for Long-Term Care Facilities; The Anxiety Disorders; Pain Assessment in an Alzheimer's Center

INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTHORS

CLOSE TO HOME

ASCP Members Help Derail Competitive Bidding Help Derail Competitive Bidding Plan


THE CHANGING MARKETPLACE

No End in Sight for Assisted Living Boom


HELPFUL IDEAS

Clear Guidance on Disposal of Outdated Multidose Vials


LATE ADDITIONS

ASCP Joins Initiative to Identify Nursing Facility Best Practices


JOURNAL INFORMATION

Information on the print version of The Consultant Pharmacist


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