Kathleen Kenny, PharmD, RPh

Pharmacists can prevent medication errors through knowledge, communication, and education

Pharmacists have become the driving force behind immunizations in the US.

Treatment focuses on reducing symptoms and preventing further progression.

Pharmacy experts can provide transition interventions tailored to individual patients

Many factors must be considered when stocking new deliveries

Carefully checking every piece of information and proofreading for accuracy is crucial to ensure patient safety

With the first FDA-approved option hitting shelves soon, pharmacists can advise patients on the best methods to prevent pregnancy

Influenza, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus will all peak in the coming months.

Pharmacists should consult state boards of pharmacy and local, state, or national associations to understand how regulations apply to them

New products and medications can be used as single agents or in combination with other agents for optimal treatment outcomes.

With some of the most effective antidepressants containing a black box warning, safe and effective treatment for young adults is hard to come by.

With new vaccines expected for both SARS-CoV-2 and influenza, educate patients on the ongoing need for immunizations

A bit of preparation can set children up for success and reduce the stress of this busy time.

Further research and regulatory changes are needed, but psychedelic medicines may be able to treat or even cure mental illness in the future.

Acne, atopic dermatitis, rosacea, urticaria, and sunburn present differently and require specific management.

This treatment approach helps reduce symptoms and future exacerbations triggered by dust mites, pet dander, pollen.

Keeping blood glucose levels within a target range delays prevents serious health complications associated with type 2 diabetes.

Few Americans' diets meet the FDA's dietary guidelines; minerals and vitamins can pick up the slack to contribute to digestive health.

Despite medical advances in the past few decades, rates of PCAD in patients with diabetes, hypertension, obesity continue to rise.

Clogged or inflamed sinuses spell misery, but many products can relieve the pain and pressure.

Similar symptoms often make it difficult for patients to tell the contagious respiratory conditions apart.

Pharmacists play a significant role in the comprehensive management of this condition through education, intervention, and monitoring.

Latest Information is key to helping patients stay healthy amid continuously changing landscape.

Key responsibilities include providing recommendations, administering vaccinations, disseminating evidence-based advice, reducing spread of influenza in communities.

Pharmacists can help familiarize young patients with the vaccinations appropriate for pediatric use.

Women, in particular, suffer more severe cardiovascular and other complications related to diabetes.

Options include calcitonin gene-related peptide antagonists, ergotamine, hormone therapy, lasmiditan, and triptans.

Educate patients about how to purchase and store medical products without hoarding resources.

Inflammatory bowel disease has complex treatment options, but pharmacists can help patients make the right choice.

Help patients get regular checkups and show them how to use BP machines and improve adherence.