CLINICAL ROLE -
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Halting the Progression
Newer treatments have greatly improved outcomes for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Read More
Putting Out the Fire: Relief for Heartburn and Dyspepsia
Here are the essentials for advising patients on nonprescription products for managing, preventing, and treating heartburn and dyspepsia.
Pain Control: Using Nonprescription Analgesics
Multivitamin/Multimineral Supplement Use
Nonprescription Drugs and Pediatric Patients: Playing it Safe
OTC Medication Safety
Itchy, Scratchy Skin: Preventing and Managing Xerosis
A proper skin care regimen is crucial to the management and prevention of dry skin.
Strong Bones, Strong Patients: A Guide to Calcium Supplementation
Pharmacists can help their patients determine the best way to meet their daily calcium requirements.
Multiple Myeloma: Advances in Treatment Bring Hope
New therapies advance the treatment of this hematologic cancer.
Put Your Best Face Forward: Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
Nonprescription products offer patients an array of options for treating their acne.
Ouch! Relief for Minor Wounds and Burns
Proper wound and burn care can help prevent the development of scars and infections.
Living With Rosacea: Signs and Symptoms
Early treatment is crucial for the prevention of irreversible damage.
Finding Relief: Allergic Rhinitis
Patient therapy must be tailored to an individual's symptoms and medication history.
Treatment and Management of Dermatitis
Topical non-prescription products can provide relief from dermatitis.
Benefits of Good Oral Hygiene
The prevention of plaque and tartar buildup can boost overall health.
Nonprescription Treatments for Warts
Patients have a variety of options for self-treatment of common and plantar warts.
OTC Multivitamins for Middle Age and Beyond
The nutritional deficits of aging patients can be addressed with OTC supplements.
Staying Clear-Eyed: A Guide to OTC Ophthalmic Supplements
Supplements for age-related eye disease may be appropriate for some older patients.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: An Important Wake-Up Call
Especially when patients do not snore, sleep apnea can be hard to detect.
Blood Pressure Monitors: Essential Tool for Hypertension Patients
Help patients choose the right monitor for their needs.
Recommending Low-Dose Aspirin Therapy
Review current guidelines for this cardioprotective measure.
A Clinical Care Review for the Pharmacist: Recognizing and Treating Hypothyroidism
New treatment guidelines are changing the way that clinicians approach hypothyroidism.
Antiemetics: Putting a Stop to Motion Sickness
Motion sickness is easier to prevent than treat, but OTC options are available.
A Pharmacist's Guide to OTC Hair Loss Products
Androgenic alopecia is the only form of hair loss with FDA-approved nonprescription treatments.
Gestational Diabetes: Staying Healthy During Pregnancy
Women with gestational diabetes should be proactive about monitoring and maintaining their health.
Insulin Resistance: Recognizing the Hidden Danger
Interventions to improve insulin sensitivity can go a long way toward improving overall health.
Blood Glucose Meter Essentials
The right meter can put patients on the path to proper diabetes management.
Hypoglycemia: Fast Action Yields Best Outcomes
Patients with diabetes should be prepared to handle hypoglycemia at all times.