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1. Effectiveness of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis To Prevent HIV Infection: Findings of a Systematic Review | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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   October 01, 2023 - The data are organized by the following study drugs and comparisons: oral PrEP (tenofovir disoproxil … Meta-analysis was not conducted for all drugs, comparisons, and outcomes; therefore only individual study

2. Appendix 2: CED Compiled Public Comment Themes (xls file)
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   October 12, 2022 - Drugs and devices that are subject to CED should qualify for Medicare transitional pass-through status … Application of CED to on-label uses of drugs and biologicals restricts patient access. … Caution against the broad use of CED for on-label uses of drugs and biologics that have gone through … Ban CED for drugs with accelerated approval. … Recommends that on-label uses of drugs and biologicals be excluded from CED restrictions.

3. ABCS Aspirin Treatment for Secondary and Primary Prevention ASCVD
   pbrn.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/heart-health/aspirin-asa-measure.pptx
   April 01, 2016 - ABCS-Aspirin when appropriate Anatomy of a Performance Measure Measure Exceptions Aspirin and Antiplatelet Drugs … Aspirin for Primary Prevention Aspirin for Primary Prevention Updated April 2016 Aspirin and Antiplatelet Drugs … in IVD—Work Flow Aspirin and Antiplatelet Drugs in Ischemic Vascular Disea... … Aspirin and Antiplatelet Drugs in Ischemic Vascular Disease Secondary prevention is where the evidence … prevent CVD and colorectal cancer in adults age 70 years and older I 13 Aspirin and Antiplatelet Drugs

4. 6 Tk1 T4-Be Smart About Antibiotics Final (pdf file)
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   May 01, 2014 - Antibiotics can help the body fight infections caused by germs called bacteria, but they are not miracle drugs … Resistance can make you sick longer, requiring more doctor visits and drugs that are even stronger. … Resources for you: CDC: www.cdc.gov/getsmart/ FDA: http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/ResourcesForYou/UCM078484

5. 6 Tk1 T5-Suspect A Urinary Tract Infection Brochure Ma Coalition Final (pdf file)
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   June 18, 2015 - from the Coalition and the Massachusetts Infection Prevention Partnership Antibiotics Are Powerful Drugs … When Used For The Right Reasons Antibiotics are strong drugs that fight infections caused by bacteria … Overuse of these drugs can cause problems and they should be used only when needed. … Fighting resistance requires stronger drugs and more healthcare, and recovery may take more time.

6. 6 Tk1 T3-Resident Information Sheet Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Final (pdf file)
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   October 01, 2016 - Antibiotics are drugs that kill bacteria that cause infections. … www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/about.html FDA: Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance http://www.fda.gov/Drugs … AntibioticsandAntibioticResistance/default.htm http://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/about.html http://www.fda.gov/Drugs … 0bConsumers/BuyingUsingMedicineSafely/AntibioticsandAntibioticResistance/default.htm http://www.fda.gov/Drugs

7. Healthcare Research and Quality Act of 1999 (continued) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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   October 01, 2014 - state-of-the-art research for the following purposes: (i) To increase awareness of— (I) new uses of drugs … , biological products, and devices; (II) ways to improve the effective use of drugs, biological products … , and devices; and (III) risks of new uses and risks of combinations of drugs and biological products … (B) The conduct of research on the comparative effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and safety of drugs … be appropriate, except that a grant may not be expended to assist the Secretary in the review of new drugs

8. Your Medicine: Be Smart. Be Safe. | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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   November 01, 2020 - Generic drugs are safe, effective, and approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). … They have the same dosage, safety, quality, performance, and strength as brand name drugs. … Generic drugs usually cost less than brand name drugs. …   For More Information To learn about specific medicines, go to www.medlineplus.gov and select "Drugs

9. Off-Label Use of Atypical Antipsychotics in the Nursing Home (pdf file)
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   January 01, 2014 - Antipsychotics in the Nursing Home Description The prevalence of off-label use of atypical antipsychotic drugs … Comparative Effectiveness Research Summary Guide (CERSG) “Off-Label Use of Atypical Antipsychotic Drugs … Comparative Effectiveness Research Summary Guide (CERSG) entitled “Off-Label Use of Atypical Antipsychotic Drugs

10. Staying Active and Healthy with Blood Thinners - Transcript | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    September 01, 2015 - we'll attempt to address some of your concerns and answer many of the questions you may have about the drugs … Perhaps you've been wondering what these drugs do and why you need to take them. … Now let's talk about the drugs themselves. What are blood thinners? What do they do? … First the drugs are referred to as anticoagulants.

11. Tool: I'M SAFE Checklist | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    June 01, 2023 - Alcohol/drugs: Is my use of alcohol or drugs affecting me such that I cannot focus on the performance

12. Procedure To Create a Medicine List (pdf file)
    pbrn.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/medicinelist-procedure-final508.pdf
    April 04, 2018 - Food and Drug Administration has advice for appropriately disposing of medicine (https://www.fda.gov/drugs … https://www.fda.gov/drugs/resourcesforyou/consumers/buyingusingmedicinesafely/ensuringsafeuseofmedicine … /safedisposalofmedicines/ucm186187.htm https://www.fda.gov/drugs/resourcesforyou/consumers/buyingusingmedicinesafely … /ensuringsafeuseofmedicine/safedisposalofmedicines/ucm186187.htm https://www.fda.gov/drugs/resourcesforyou … � Overdoses due to, for example, higher than needed dosing or multiple drugs for the same purpose

13. Weighted Summary Statistics: PUF Medicare Outpatient File (Version 2) (pdf file)
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    September 26, 2023 - 170,281,719 98.86 H0001-H2037: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services 996 0.00 170,282,715 98.86 J0120-J9999: Drugs … 170,487,635 98.98 H0001-H2037: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services 819 0.00 170,488,453 98.98 J0120-J9999: Drugs … 170,678,416 99.09 H0001-H2037: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services 784 0.00 170,679,200 99.09 J0120-J9999: Drugs … 172,164,714 99.95 H0001-H2037: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services 90 0.00 172,164,803 99.95 J0120-J9999: Drugs … 172,201,614 99.97 H0001-H2037: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services 90 0.00 172,201,703 99.97 J0120-J9999: Drugs

14. Data and Analytics | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    August 01, 2023 - Retail and Mail Order Drugs Used in 2014–18 and Later Prescribed for COVID-19 Research and Analyses … Risk of Severe COVID-19 , MEPS Research Findings #48 Pre-COVID-19 Retail Use and Expenditures for Drugs

15. Diagnosis & Treatment | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    May 01, 2018 - information on diseases, conditions, and wellness issues Recalls: Medicine Product safety alerts on food, drugs

16. Medicare Version of the Health Plan Survey | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    December 01, 2023 - Getting Needed Prescription Drugs. Care Coordination.

17. Improving Antipsychotic Appropriateness in Dementia Patients (pdf file)
    pbrn.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/clinicians-providers/iadapt/carnahan.pdf
    January 01, 2014 - Few drugs have demonstrated efficacy in managing behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia. … clinical decision aid and educational materials for providers and consumers to guide best use of these drugs

18. AHRQ Research Inspires Efforts at Banner Desert To Reduce Drug Errors in E.D. Patients | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    January 01, 2018 - The technicians interview these patients to learn what drugs, vitamins, and supplements they take, as … "Many times, we see patients taking multiple drugs for the same condition, which may or may not be

19. Data Infographics | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    March 01, 2024 - Treatment In-Hospital Mortality Rates Related to Diabetes Hospitalizations for Diabetes Drugs … Group Gender and Emergency Department Visits Reduced Median Annual Spending for Retail Drugs

20. Data Visualizations | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    September 01, 2023 - Hospitalizations Influenza Injuries Mental Disorders Mental Health Nursing Homes Opioids Poverty Prescription Drugs