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Headache Medication Overuse Can Actually Cause Headaches
Pharmacists should warn patients that frequently taking medications for migraines could actually cause recurrent headaches.
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Truvada Fails to Prevent Man from Positive HIV Test
This case is the first reported failure for pre-exposure prophylaxis to stop HIV infection.
Man Tests Positive for HIV Despite Taking PrEP Every Day
A gay man has been infected with HIV despite taking Truvada every day for 2 years.
5 Tips to Help Patients Save Money on Prescriptions
Pharmacists can help patients save money on their prescriptions each time they approach the pharmacy counter.
Top 10 Business Tips for Pharmacy Owners from Billionaire Entrepreneur Kevin O'Leary
Pharmacy Stirs Up Coffee Shop for Personal Patient Experience
An independent pharmacy recently integrated a coffee shop to facilitate candid conversations between patients and their pharmacist.
9 Memorable Drug Mascots
OTC and prescription drug mascots may play a larger-than-expected role in patients' health care decisions.
The Benefits of Pharmacist and Caregiver Partnerships
Pharmacists can help alleviate the burden of caregivers and potentially improve quality of life.
Free Drug Donation Pharmacy Opens in California
California's first surplus prescription medication program recently opened its doors.
The Role of Pharmacists in Geriatric Care Transitions
Pharmacists can play a role in a comprehensive geriatric assessment and transitional care bridge program to improve outcomes for older adults.
Pharmacists Critical to Transitional Care Teams for Geriatric Patients
Pharmacist involvement on care teams for geriatric patients transitioning out of emergency departments may still be undervalued.
Caregivers Could Use Pharmacist Partnerships
Nearly 8 million older adults with significant disabilities receive substantial help from their families and unpaid caregivers for their wide range of health care needs.
4 Factors That Influence Proper Medication Use
Pharmacists should engage patients in interactive conversations in order to ensure they take medications as directed.
Google's Related Medications Feature Can't Replace Pharmacists
Google's new related medications feature might lead patients to mistakenly believe that they don't need to seek drug information from their pharmacist.
4 Reasons Medications May Not Work Properly
Your patients may not realize that the effectiveness of their medications is largely within their control.
The Impact of Collaborative Practice Agreements on Pharmacists
Under expanded agreements, pharmacists can establish agreements with multiple physicians in order to manage drug therapy for multiple patients.
New Diabetes App Could Predict Dangerous Health Events Hours Earlier
Diabetes is a complex autoimmune condition that requires many treatment and education strategies to achieve health goals beyond glycemic control.
OTC Smoking Cessation Products Can Be Equally Effective as Rx Methods
Those looking to quit smoking may not need a prescription to do so.
Should Viagra Prescriptions Require Wife's Permission?
A proposed bill in Kentucky would require men to consult their wives before a prescription drug for erectile dysfunction.
Collaborative Practice Agreements Open Opportunities, Liabilities for Pharmacists
With added power comes added responsibility for pharmacists practicing under expanded collaborative practice agreements.
The Role of Pharmacists in Detecting Depression Among Patients
Major depressive disorder is the leading cause of disability among adults in high-income countries.
Most Popular Generics Decreased in Price During 2015
Although generic drug pricing was a hot-button political issue throughout 2015, not every drug saw a price increase last year.
Pharmacists Can Play Important Role in Depression Screening
The US Preventive Services Task Force recently updated its recommendations for depression screening in adults.
14 Pharmacy Valentines to Dispense This Valentine's Day
Propranolol is red, digoxin is blue. Your pharmacist's heart may skip a beat if they get a valentine from you.
Anti-Vaxxers Find Home on Pinterest
Pharmacists might be surprised to learn that Pinterest is a hotbed for anti-vaccine sentiment.
Use Caution When Giving OTC Meds to Children
OTC medications can have serious side effects in children if they are not carefully administered.
White House Asks for $1.1B to Combat Opioid Abuse
President Barack Obama's fiscal year 2017 budget proposal calls for an additional $1.1 billion to combat the nation's spiraling opioid epidemic.
Senate Scrutinizes Generic Drug Approval Backlog
US Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions recently said the FDA is still too slow to approve generic drugs.
A US Senate committee recently held a hearing to investigate the culprits behind the growing backlog of generic drug applications at the FDA.
Dangers of Mixing OTC Cold, Pain Meds Greatly Underestimated
With winter well underway, patients may need a refresher on the dangers of double dosing on OTC remedies for their colds and headaches.