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Pharmacies Encourage Just Culture Philosophy--June 2009
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FDA Proposes Acetaminophen Liver Warnings--June 2009
Nevada Law Allows Pharmacists to Help Combat Diabetes--June 2009
Pharma Giant Offers Free Meds--May 2009
Hospitals Expanding More into Retail Clinics--May 2009
New Labels Coming for OTC Painkillers--May 2009
Medication Errors Cut with Pharmacist Intervention--May 2009
Pharmacists Increase Revenue with MTM--April 2009
Diabetes, BP Drugs Taken by More Kids--April 2009
Weak Growth in'08 Rx Sales--March 2009
The annual report of prescription drug sales shows a small increase in 2008.
Pharmacists: Educate Patients on Medication Poisonings--March 2009
Whereas a majority of medication poisonings are unintentional, pharmacists should counsel patients on ways to avoid this potentially deadly occurrence.
Patient Focus Behind Awareness Campaign--March 2009
Patient safety and strengthening the relationship between the patient and health care provider are the goals of Patient Safety Awareness Week and the newly released Universal Patient Compact: Principles for Partnership.
Officials Promote Responsible Antibiotic Use--March 2009
In an effort to prevent increasing drug resistance, supermarket pharmacies offering free antibiotics are being asked to educate individuals about the importance of using antibiotics properly.
Retail Pharmacists Experience Violence, Finds NIOSH--February 2009
NIOSH, a division of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is gathering data on violent crimes against pharmacists.
Pharmacy-Based Programs a Win for Patients--February 2009
HealthPartners is finding success with a medication therapy management pilot program based on the Asheville Project.
Restrictions on Rx Narcotics Are Coming--February 2009
The FDA is taking steps to reduce the deaths and injuries from inappropriate use of narcotic drugs.
Counterfeit Drugs Present a Growing Threat--February 2009
An updated report by the American Council on Science and Health shows that counterfeit drugs continue to pose a serious health concern for Americans.
Pharmacy Groups Endorse HR 616--January 2009
Clinical Pharmacists Worth the Investment--January 2009
A new study found that clinical pharmacists can reduce medication costs.
Rapid-Response Teams Add Pharmacists--January 2009
Hospitals' rapid-response teams recognize value of pharmacists.
Drug Interactions Higher Among Seniors--January 2009
Researchers find that dangerous drug combinations are prevalent in older adults.
OTC Plan B More Readily Available--December 2008
Women are having an easier time purchasing OTC Plan B since the FDA ruled it could be sold without a prescription for women 18 years and older.
NY Pharmacists Losing Their Livelihood--December 2008
Budget cuts in New York are leading to pharmacy closures.
Travel Services: An Emerging Market for Pharmacists
Travel medicine service is an opportunity community pharmacies should consider integrating into the patient-care model.
Automation Benefits Pharmacies Large and Small
Pharmacy automation is elevating patient care, allowing pharmacies to improve their efficiencies and allocate more time to patient counseling.
New Yorkers Will Receive Rx Translations--November 2008
CVS and Rite Aid are taking steps to ensure non–English speaking New Yorkers have their drug instructions translated into their primary language.
Chronic Illness Care: US Falls Short--November 2008
Survey reveals that more than half of US chronically ill adults skip care. Respondents cite cost and medical errors.
Pharmacists Held in High Regard, Survey Says--November 2008
As a trusted and reliable health care professional, pharmacists can help improve health care in the communities they serve.
Price, Value Key in OTC Medication--November 2008
Americans rank effectiveness, safety, and confidence high when it comes to choosing OTC medicines, according to a Nielsen survey.
Avandia Comes Under Fire, GSK Responds--November 2008
GlaxoSmithKline has issued a statement in response to Public Citizen's petition to the FDA on the safety of Avandia.