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401. New Study Shows Reductions in Antibiotic Use at Ambulatory Care Clinics Participating in HHS-funded Program | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/press-releases/antibiotic-prescribing.html
     July 01, 2022 - Millions of antibiotic prescriptions are written annually in the United States, mainly in ambulatory … However, up to half of all prescriptions are medically inappropriate, which can increase the risk of

402. Create a Safe Medicine List Together (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/medicinelist-slides-508.pdf
     June 02, 2025 - Studies show that 5 to 7 percent of those prescriptions result in error. … Almost half the people in the United States have used at least one prescription in the last 30 days, … unintentionally overdosing by taking both the generic and name brand medicines, are taking outdated prescriptions … , or are taking supplements that negatively interact with their prescription medicines.

403. AHRQ-Funded Studies Consider Tramadol Use and Safety Trends | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/940.html
     December 01, 2024 - A second study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine examined tramadol prescription … trends from 2005 to 2021, revealing higher use in older adults and women, with an annual decrease in prescriptions … Medicaid expansion and opioid prescriptions: evidence from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey.

404. Improving the Emergency Department Discharge Process: Environmental Scan Report (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/edenvironmentalscan/edenvironmentalscan.pdf
     December 01, 2014 - decreased unnecessary ED returns, successful handoffs to primary or specialist care, follow-through with prescriptions … Prescription assistance, 5. Transportation assistance, 6. Care coordination, 7. … These interventions might include assistance with outpatient appointments, medical insurance, prescriptions … Poor patient adherence to prescription medication regimens, 7. … Adherence to emergency department discharge prescriptions. CJEM 2009;11(2):131-8. 49.

405. Kesselheim, Aaron | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/funding/training-grants/grants/active/kawards/Kawdsumkess.html
     October 01, 2014 - aims: Develop a comprehensive typology of off-label drug use that categorizes the different ways prescription

406. Appendix E. Category Definitions | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/engage/appe.html
     March 01, 2017 - Medication prescription, management, drug interactions, adherence Definition: Medication management

407. Tool 1. Staff Meeting Discussion Guide | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/tools/obesity/obpcp-tool1.html
     May 01, 2014 - Sample Prescription Pad Tool 10. Sample Brochure Tool 11. Sample Poster Tool 12. 

408. Tool 3. Clinical Care Observation Guide | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/tools/obesity/obpcp-tool3.html
     May 01, 2014 - Sample Prescription Pad Tool 10. Sample Brochure Tool 11. Sample Poster Tool 12. 

409. 130. Treatment Recommendations: Medications-Bupropion | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide130.html
     October 01, 2014 - Availability Prescription only Prescribing instructions Stopping smoking prior to quit date

410. Acknowledgements | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/tools/obesity/obpcp-ack.html
     May 01, 2014 - Sample Prescription Pad Tool 10. Sample Brochure Tool 11. Sample Poster Tool 12. 

411. Quick Start Guide | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/tools/obesity/obpcp-quick.html
     May 01, 2014 - Sample Prescription Pad Tool 10. Sample Brochure Tool 11. Sample Poster Tool 12. 

412. Estimating the Costs of Primary Care Transformation: A Practical Guide and Synthesis Report | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/research-transform-primary-care/transform/cost/index.html
     July 01, 2015 - Prescription for Health (P4H) Toolkit Appendix C.

413. 059-Nursing-Protocol-Nasal-Mupirocin (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/059-nursing-protocol-nasal-mupirocin.docx
     October 01, 2024 - (ICU) compared to iodophor & CHG.1 However, iodophor has the advantage of bypassing the need for a prescription

414. Shaping the Future of Patient Empowerment and Care Delivery Through Digital Healthcare Research | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/blog/ahrqviews/shaping-the-future-through-dhr.html
     September 01, 2024 - researchers are examining the impact of  displaying patient photos in electronic health records to reduce prescription

415. CHIPRA 233: Section 7.A, Table 4, Teratogen Use Stratified by Race/Ethnicity (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/availability/chipra-233-section-7a-table-4.pdf
     January 01, 2013 - Teratogen Use Stratified by Race/Ethnicity Race/Ethnicity Deliveries Number Who Filled Class X Prescriptions

416. 6Bb-Toolkit-Fasttrack-Complete (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/patient-safety/settings/ambulatory/6bb-toolkit-fasttrack-complete.pdf
     October 01, 2021 - effective as opioid medications for acute pain.4,5 Primary care providers prescribe over half of all prescription … Factors associated with prescription opioid misuse in adults aged 50 or older. … Total Expenses, Total Utilization, and Sources of Payment for Outpatient Prescription Opioids in the … • What happens when a patient comes in for an appointment that will include an opioid prescription? … One common definition when using EHR data is any patient who has received at least two opioid prescriptions

417. Chapter 5. Education and Training | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/chapter-5.html
     July 01, 2022 - * For patients who present prescription bottles and/or a medications list, each individual medication … verified, if possible; a patient may be taking a medication differently than what is reflected on their prescription

418. Chapter 5. Education and Training | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/chapter-5.html
     July 01, 2022 - * For patients who present prescription bottles and/or a medications list, each individual medication … verified, if possible; a patient may be taking a medication differently than what is reflected on their prescription

419. Procedure To Create a Medicine List (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/medicinelist-procedure-final508.pdf
     June 02, 2025 - Go through the prescription medicines one by one. a. … Ask if the patient is taking any other medicines, including prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines … � Possible interactions with other prescriptions or over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, or supplements

420. Creating an Accurate Medication List in the Outpatient Setting Through a Patient-Centered Approach (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol3/Advances-Leonhardt_35.pdf
     March 15, 2008 - medications as the patient’s list (or bag of prescription medications); i.e., none were missing from … clinic staff contacted patients prior to their appointment and asked them to bring a list of their prescription … Eligible patients included those aged 55 or older who were 4 taking prescription medications and … Patients were excluded if they were not taking prescription medications by self-report (even if medications … Interventions to enhance patient adherence to medication prescriptions.