
August 2011 Oncology



Both the prescriber and the pharmacy where the medication was dispensed were accused of negligence in a case of apparent suicide.

Crimes of violence in pharmacies can be prevented or minimized by taking steps to review security, stay vigilant, and work with the local crime prevention officer.






Unintentional poisonings in children can involve grandparents' medications. These older patients need education and safe practice recommendations.


Pharmacists can take advantage of back-to-school time to promote year-round adherence to protect children from contagious diseases.




Helping your patients find cost-effective ways to successfully quit smoking means understanding the nonprescription products currently on the market.

In today's changing world, pharmacists can expect to field many more questions from patients about cancer, new treatments, and medications, as cancer is in the news.

Announcing the Next-Generation Pharmacist Awards in 11 categories and the 2011 Next-Generation Pharmacist.





