When comparing demographics and other patient characteristics, which group of patients would typically show the LOWE ST rates of medication adherence to statin therapy?

During a follow-up MTM visit with a patient, the patientasks the pharmacist about possible adverse effects related to a current medication that is a relatively new drug Which resource would provide any post-marketing surveillance adverse effect information reported by the public and/or other health professionals?

A cardiologist recently made a financial investment and now holds 40% total ownership in a pharmacy. The physician refers an patients who are enrolled in Medicare to that pharmacy and asks the patients to only pick up medications from that pharmacy With regards to laws governing Medicare fraud and abuse, which legislation has been violated by the referring cardiologist^

A mediation-related action plan (MAP) is being developed for a patient who has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes andis a member of Medicare Part D. The patient has been prescribed metformin 500mg PO b.i.d The pharmacist is creating the MAP shown below:

When completing the MAP which additional statement would be MOST appropriate to add lo the section titled. "What I need to do''?

For a patient who has uncomplicated major depressive disorder and no contraindications, which class of antidepressants would TYPICALLY be recommended as first-line therapy?