April 2019 Mental Health
"We Practice With Compassion"
April 30, 2019
Article
Others
Ernie’s Pharmacy & Wellness Center specializes in medication synchronization, MTM, compounding, and personal service.
America Has a Problem With Stimulants
April 29, 2019
Article
Legal Focus
Pharmacists should continue to be on the lookout for diversion and abuse to help stem the tide.
States Act to Address Issues of Drug Prices
April 28, 2019
Article
Legal Focus
Laws allowing the importation of wholesale prescription medications provide cost savings to patients but require HHS approval.
Pharmacological Therapy Can Treat COPD
April 28, 2019
Article
Patient Counseling
Interprofessional management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease should include individualized approaches.
2 Pharmacists Sentenced to 19 and 20 Years in Prison
April 27, 2019
Article
Legal Focus
Can the judge add to their penalty of imprisonment a substantial monetary fine to recover ill-gotten gains from drug diversion?
Be Mindful of DDIs Between Analgesics and Oral Cancer Drugs
April 26, 2019
Article
Drug Interactions
Although these chemotherapy agents provide convenience and ease, they are subject to hepatic first-pass metabolism and enzymatic drug-drug interactions.
Techs Can Assist With Smoking Cessation
April 25, 2019
Article
Technician Focus
They can help individualize programs, providing motivation and support to patients.
Nevada Addresses Costs for Diabetes Supplies
April 24, 2019
Article
Legal Focus
Manufacturers file challenge in court resulting in compromise between state government and pharmaceutical companies.
ADHD Treatment Strategies Are Based on Evidence
April 24, 2019
Article
Rx Focus
It is critical to stress that Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is probably a lifelong condition for most individuals with the condition.
Study Lays Bare Residents' E-Medication Prescribing Errors
April 23, 2019
Article
Medication Safety
Takeaways include ensuring additional supervision, consultation, and continued pharmacy support.
Promote the Safe and Proper Use of OTC Drugs
April 22, 2019
Article
OTC Focus
Through vigilance and patient education, pharmacists can increase awareness about the critical need to prevent abuse and misuse of these medications.
Painful Scripts (April 2019)
April 21, 2019
Article
Can You Read These Rxs?
Can you read these Rx scripts?
How Early Identification of Community-Acquired Pneumonia Can Lead to Positive Outcomes
April 18, 2019
Article
Brown Bag Consult
Brown Bagging is an essential educational and safety tool for helping treat community-acquired pneumonia.
Engage in Good Thoughts, Good Words, and Good Deeds
April 17, 2019
Article
Editor's Note
Freddie Mercury’s Father’s Reference to One of the Core Zoroaster Religious Maxims Reinforces the Idea of Doing the Right Thing, and Worldly Rewards Will Follow
Promote the Safe and Proper Use of OTC Drugs
April 16, 2019
Article
OTC Focus
Through vigilance and patient education, pharmacists can increase awareness about the critical need to prevent abuse and misuse of these medications.
Experts Discuss Diabetes Management
April 14, 2019
Article
Others
They cover considerations for planning and executing strategies for patients and coordinating MTM with local pharmacies.
Annovera From TherapeuticsMD and Population Council
April 14, 2019
Article
Pharmacogenetics Focus
The FDA has approved Annovera (segesterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol vaginal system) from TherapeuticsMD and the Population Council for pregnancy prevention.
Pharmacists Can Help Prevent Suicides
April 13, 2019
Article
From the Chairman
Building a rapport with your patients and supporting them is practically in the job description of a pharmacist. These abilities put pharmacists in a key position to intervene with people who may be contemplating suicide.
OTC Case Studies: Respiratory Health
April 11, 2019
Article
OTC Case Studies
Four cases are presented for patients with respiratory conditions.
FDA to Increase Generic Competition of Complex Drugs
April 06, 2019
Article
Generic Times News
The agency released some of their efforts to improve patient access to generic medicine this year.
Progress in Treating Advanced Melanoma: Pharmacists' Roles in Improving Outcomes
April 02, 2019
Article
Pharmacy Times
Progress in Treating Advanced Melanoma: Pharmacists’ Roles in Improving Outcomes