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OTC Contraception Opens New Opportunities for Counseling Patients
With the first FDA-approved option hitting shelves soon, pharmacists can advise patients on the best methods to prevent pregnancy
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Protect Patients During Respiratory Virus Season
Influenza, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus will all peak in the coming months.
Pharmacists Grapple With Questions, Confusion Around Abortion Access
Pharmacists should consult state boards of pharmacy and local, state, or national associations to understand how regulations apply to them
Help Patients Manage Arthritis Pain
New products and medications can be used as single agents or in combination with other agents for optimal treatment outcomes.
Raising Awareness About Suicidality, Self-Harm in Adolescents
With some of the most effective antidepressants containing a black box warning, safe and effective treatment for young adults is hard to come by.
Advise Patients on New COVID-19, Influenza Vaccines
With new vaccines expected for both SARS-CoV-2 and influenza, educate patients on the ongoing need for immunizations
Prepare Parents for Back-to-School Season
A bit of preparation can set children up for success and reduce the stress of this busy time.
Nonhallucinogenic Psychedelics Can Help Manage Mental Health
Further research and regulatory changes are needed, but psychedelic medicines may be able to treat or even cure mental illness in the future.
Learn to Differentiate Rashes to Find Appropriate Treatments
Acne, atopic dermatitis, rosacea, urticaria, and sunburn present differently and require specific management.
Follow Stepwise Approach to Manage Allergic Asthma
This treatment approach helps reduce symptoms and future exacerbations triggered by dust mites, pet dander, pollen.
Help Patients Improve Glycemic Control for T2D
Keeping blood glucose levels within a target range delays prevents serious health complications associated with type 2 diabetes.
Prebiotic, Probiotic, Synbiotic Supplements Help Bridge Nutrition Gaps
Few Americans' diets meet the FDA's dietary guidelines; minerals and vitamins can pick up the slack to contribute to digestive health.
Help Patients Identify Risks for Premature Coronary Artery Disease
Despite medical advances in the past few decades, rates of PCAD in patients with diabetes, hypertension, obesity continue to rise.
Help Patients Treat Nasal Congestion
Clogged or inflamed sinuses spell misery, but many products can relieve the pain and pressure.
It Is a Common Cold, Not COVID-19
Similar symptoms often make it difficult for patients to tell the contagious respiratory conditions apart.
Kidney Damage From Diabetes Worsens Over Time
Pharmacists play a significant role in the comprehensive management of this condition through education, intervention, and monitoring.
Know the COVID-19 Vaccine, Treatment Options
Latest Information is key to helping patients stay healthy amid continuously changing landscape.
Pharmacists Play Pivotal Role in Flu Vaccines
Key responsibilities include providing recommendations, administering vaccinations, disseminating evidence-based advice, reducing spread of influenza in communities.
Stay Up-to-Date on COVID-19 Vaccines for Children, Teens
Pharmacists can help familiarize young patients with the vaccinations appropriate for pediatric use.
Controlling Blood Sugar Benefits Heart Health
Women, in particular, suffer more severe cardiovascular and other complications related to diabetes.
Pharmacists Can Treat Migraines With Few Adverse Effects
Options include calcitonin gene-related peptide antagonists, ergotamine, hormone therapy, lasmiditan, and triptans.
Don’t Panic! Stockpile OTC Medications Mindfully
Educate patients about how to purchase and store medical products without hoarding resources.
IBD Often Responds to Combination Therapy
Inflammatory bowel disease has complex treatment options, but pharmacists can help patients make the right choice.
Hypertension Can Lead to Cognitive Decline
Help patients get regular checkups and show them how to use BP machines and improve adherence.
Monitor Patients for Opioid-Induced Adverse Drug Events
Use lowest effective dosages to prevent constipation, sedation, respiratory depression, and more.
Pharmacists Can Help Patients Treat Digestive Disorders
A clear gastrointestinal tract promotes a healthy body and mind and keeps the immune system robust.
Pharmacist-Administered Immunization Movement Propels Profession Forward
Although most Americans live close to a pharmacy, vaccination rates remain suboptimal.
Urge Parents to Have Kids Vaccinated
CDC publishes a schedule of recommended immunizations, how many doses are required, and at what age they should be administered.
Recognizing the Signs of Diabetes Can Save Lives
Early intervention by pharmacists can help stave off condition's serious consequences.
Women May Experience Heart Disease Differently Than Men
Help female patients stay informed about prevention strategies, symptoms, and treatment of this potentially deadly condition.