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QS/1 partnering with VUCA Health to offer on-demand prescription-specific videos
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — QS/1, a complete healthcare automation solutions provider, on Tuesday announced it is partnering with VUCA Health to offer on-demand prescription-specific videos, as well as other services to engage patients and strengthen customer relationships.
QS/1 pharmacies will be able to print QR codes on prescription labels that link to thousands of videos in the MedsOnCue library. The videos help patients review how to take their medications safely with easy to understand information on potential side effects and how to limit any avoidable reactions.
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Study: Almost half of all narcotic prescriptions written by 5% of opioid prescribers
SAN DIEGO — As many as 40% of U.S. narcotic prescriptions in 2011-2012 were written by only 5% of opioid prescribers, according to a study Express Scripts presented Monday at AcademyHealth's annual research meeting.
The study identifies prescribers who prescribe opioids at a much higher rate than peers who are in the same specialty, treat patients of similar age and practice in the same geographic region. Express Scripts' multivariate approach to identifying high prescribers is the first of its kind, the company noted.