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201. Publications and Additional Materials | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/pqmp/publications/search.html?page=2
     August 01, 2016 - j.jaac.2016.02.014 Keywords: Behavioral health, Access to care Rapid Growth Of Antipsychotic Prescriptions … Rapid Growth Of Antipsychotic Prescriptions For Children Who Are Publicly Insured Has Ceased, But Concerns

202. Final Progress Report: Oral Chemotherapy Safety in Ambulatory Oncology: A Proactive Risk Assessment (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/weingart-report.pdf
     January 01, 2024 - Key vulnerabilities include patient education about drug handling and adverse effects; safe prescription … The analyses included an evaluation of electronic and paper-based prescription writing; preparation … For example, each group recommended prohibiting handwritten prescriptions and “called in” prescriptions … about using 6- mercaptopurine; and designating a staff member to verify that the pharmacy has received prescriptions … dispensing strategies include standardizing data entry methods at the onsite pharmacy for oral chemo prescriptions

203. About the Measure | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/pqmp/implementation-qi/toolkit/antipsychotic/about.html
     September 01, 2021 - for Children and Adolescents on Antipsychotics Percentage of children and adolescents with a new prescription … Denominator: Age 1-17 with a new prescription for an antipsychotic. … Denominator: Age 1-17 with at least two prescriptions for antipsychotics within a year. … antipsychotics in children as a practice to be avoided. 16 These guidelines express concern regarding the prescription

204. Discussion | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     April 01, 2017 - Pediatric measures such as immunizations, filling of prescriptions for asthma, and appropriate antibiotic … prescriptions already are defined in other data sources.

205. ADHD: Available Information on Impact and Gaps/Variations in Care (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/chipra-89-adhd-behavior-section-5-attach-2.pdf
     November 12, 2010 - The researchers found that increases in stimulant prescriptions have taken place since 1989. … Particularly, prescriptions now represent three fourths of all visits to physicians by children with

206. ADHD: Available Information on Impact and Gaps/Variations in Care (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/chipra-88-measure-1-section-5-attachment-2.pdf
     November 12, 2010 - The researchers found that increases in stimulant prescriptions have taken place since 1989. … Particularly, prescriptions now represent three fourths of all visits to physicians by children with

207. Helping Smokers Quit: A Guide for Clinicians (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/clinicians-providers/guidelines-recommendations/tobacco/clinicians/references/clinhlpsmkqt/clinhlpsmksqt.pdf
     May 01, 2008 - Side Effects Dosage Duration Availability Nicotine Patch Local skin reaction 21 mg/24 hours 4 weeks Prescription … cigs/day-4 mg gum (up to 24 pcs/day) Nicotine Nasal Spray Nasal irritation 8-40 doses/day 3-6 months Prescription … only Nicotine Inhaler Local irritation of 6-16 cartridges/day Up to 6 months Prescription only mouth … mg (up to 20 pcs/day) Bupropion SR History of seizure Insomnia 150 mg every morning for 7-12 weeks Prescription … 6 months Varenicline Monitor for changes in mood, Nausea 0.5 mg once daily for days 5-7 3 months, Prescription

208. Access to Health Care | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/2014chartbooks/womenhealth/wm-access.html
     September 01, 2015 - Medical Care People who were unable to get or delayed in getting needed medical care, dental care, or prescription … significantly more likely than males to be delayed or unable to get needed medical care, dental care, or prescription … Getting Care Women who were unable to get or delayed in getting needed medical care, dental care, or prescription … Indian and Alaska Native women to experience a delay in getting needed medical care, dental care, or prescription … and non-Hispanic Black women to experience a delay in getting needed medical care, dental care, or prescription

209. Is Our Pharmacy Meeting Patients' Needs? A Pharmacy Health Literacy Assessment Tool User's Guide (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/pharmlit.pdf
     October 01, 2007 - are adults—age 18 and older, • are not new patients to the pharmacy—have filled most/all of their prescriptions … time (years and months) as a patient of that particular pharmacy, as well as the average number of prescriptions … Prescription bottle labels b. Prescription warning labels 7. … Prescription bottle labels b. Prescription warning labels c. … The patient has many new prescriptions. d. There are many changes in dosage. e.

210. AHRQ_Brand_NameOnly (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/3_TK2_T2-Antibiotic_Use_Tracking_Sheet_Final.doc
     October 01, 2016 - Lab Results (organism identified) X ray Other Contributing Factors Prescribing Clinician (PC) Prescription … Date Prescription Duration Antibiotic Name Dose Change of Antibiotic (if needed) Followup With … Lab Results (organism identified) X Ray Other Contributing Factors Prescribing Clinician (PC) Prescription … / NHAI/ Other Nosocomial* X-ray or Lab Results (organism identified) Prescribing Clinician (PC) Prescription

211. Medication Therapy Tools Help Pharmacists Educate Patients, Improve Adherence and Safety | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/201714.html
     September 01, 2019 - A widespread problem underlying many medication problems is that the information that comes with prescriptions

212. CHIPRA 136: Section 2 Technical Specifications (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-136-section-2-tech-specs.pdf
     January 01, 2012 - diagnosis, OR  One ambulatory visit with asthma as a diagnosis AND at least One asthma related prescription …  Bronchitis AND one or more asthma related prescriptions … Asthma medication prescription fills iii. Insurance benefit type iv. … diagnosis, OR 3) One ambulatory visit with asthma as a diagnosis AND at least One asthma related prescription … for a controller medication prescription within the prior 6 months before the ED visit and/or hospitalization

213. Table 8. Differences in ADAPT Survey Scores Based on Race/Ethnicity (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/outcomes/chipra-146-section-7-table-8.pdf
     June 02, 2025 - ethnicity Boston Children’s Hospital N Counseling on Transition Self- Management Counseling on Prescription … AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania N Counseling on Transition Self- Management Counseling on Prescription … 0% Texas Children’s Health Plan N Counseling on Transition Self- Management Counseling on Prescription

214. Funding Opportunities to Address Opioid and Other Substance Use Disorders | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/opioids/funding-opportunities.html
     February 01, 2023 - overdose deaths and morbidity from substance use disorder continue to risk despite the fall in opioid prescriptions

215. PowerPoint Presentation
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/medicinelist-slides-final508.pptx
     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.

216. Maryland Guides Prescribers on Use of Atypical Antipsychotic Medications | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/coe1304.html
     April 01, 2013 - When a prescription is written for a young child for an antipsychotic medication, the prescriber is automatically … Since then, reviewers have screened more than 1,000 prescriptions for children age 9 years and younger

217. Methodological Challenges in Describing Medication Dosing Errors in Children (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol2/McPhillips.pdf
     January 01, 2004 - In a recent survey of 1,600 American Academy of Pediatrics members, pediatricians reported writing prescriptions … Among those prescriptions, 73 percent were for short-term acute illnesses, and 29 percent were for chronic … The majority of outpatient settings do not currently use electronic prescription ordering or clinical … Most retail pharmacies do not mandate inclusion of the child’s weight on written prescriptions. … Children are frequently exposed to prescription drugs.

218. Medication Management: Sample Process for Medication Management Strategy (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/medication-mgmt-sample-process.pdf
     June 02, 2025 - Using the Medication List form, go through the prescription medications one by one: a. … Check whether the prescription indicates that no refills remain, and note on the Medication List form … Make the clinician aware of any prescription that is not being taken as prescribed and the reason, if … For medications that are expired or prescriptions that have no refills remaining, consider whether a … new prescription is needed. 3.

219. Strategy 2: Communicating to Improve Quality (Tool 3) (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy2/Strat2_Tool_3_Get_to_Know_508.docx
     June 02, 2025 - They talk to you about your health history and symptoms, order lab tests, help with surgery, and write prescriptions

220. Strategy 2: Communicating to Improve Quality (Tool 3) (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy2/Strat2_Tool_3_Get_to_Know_508.pdf
     June 02, 2025 - talk to you about your health history and symptoms, order lab tests, help with surgery, and write prescriptions