August 2016 Pain Awareness
2016 Next-Generation Pharmacist Awards: Meet the Winners!
August 24, 2016
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Directions in Pharmacy
Here are all the winners in 11 categories for the 2016 Next-Generation Pharmacist® Awards!
Generic Product News (August 2016)
August 24, 2016
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Generic Times Product NEWS
Read about the new generic products featured in August.
Evaluating Allergic Rhinitis in the Convenient Health Care Clinic: Treatment Strategies for Clinicians and Pharmacists
August 24, 2016
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Continuing Education
This Continuing Education activity is supported by an educational grant from McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division.
Supreme Court Opinion Delivers Blow to Drug Patent Holders
August 24, 2016
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Generic Times News
The Supreme Court of the United States recently ruled in favor of generic drug manufacturers and advocates for lower drug prices in a patent-law case, the result of which, brand name manufacturing stakeholders argue, hinders continued investments in vital drug research and development.
Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillators: A Safety Net for Patients with ACS
August 24, 2016
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Technology News
The FDA recently approved wearable cardioverter defibrillators for patients at high risk for sudden cardiac arrest who also lack established indications for an implanted cardioverter defibrillator.
Dealing with Gray Issues
August 24, 2016
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Directions in Pharmacy
Pharmacists often lead teams and must make difficult decisions.
State-Level Confidentiality for Compounding Pharmacies Preparing Medications to Be Used in Lawful Executions
August 24, 2016
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Legal Focus
Following in the footsteps of its subsidiary hospira inc, Pfizer is the latest, and largest, pharmaceutical company to take a stand against its products being used for lethal injection.
The Role of the Pharmacist in Pharmacogenetics
August 24, 2016
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Pharmacogenetics Focus
The top 5 causes of emergency hospitalizations due to adverse drug events are warfarin, insulin, oral antiplatelets, diabetes medications, and opioid pain medications.
Can You Read These Rxs? (August 2016)
August 24, 2016
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Can You Read These Rxs?
Can you you figure out what these prescriptions say?
Pet Peeves (August 2016)
August 24, 2016
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Pet Peeves
Read about cell phone addicts, disrespectful patients, and other pet peeves.
Pharmacy Technician Professional Organizations
August 24, 2016
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Technician Focus
Pharmacy organizations and associations offer many benefits to, and can fulfill many needs for, both pharmacists and technicians.
Walmart Pharmacist Excellence in Patient Care Award Winner: Kevin Gaughan
August 24, 2016
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Directions in Pharmacy
In recognition of his commitment to his patients' health and his management of his pharmacy team, Kevin Gaughan has been named winner of the 2016 Walmart Pharmacist Excellence in Patient Care Award.
"Pay-for-Delay" Agreement Reviewed by Federal Appeals Court
August 23, 2016
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Legal Focus
A brand name pharmaceutical manufacturer and a generic firm entered into an agreement regarding which company would market a generic equivalent of a brand name pharmaceutical when the patent expired.
The Prince Frenzy
August 23, 2016
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Legal Focus
Much of the turmoil over the death of Prince has subsided, but the news about his death and the public's response have been interesting, especially when it was revealed that fentanyl and other controlled substances were determined to be part of the cause of death.
Understanding Ankylosing Spondylitis
August 23, 2016
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Patient Education
Ankylosing spondylitis is a complex, painful condition that can affect many parts of your body.
Fibromyalgia Patients More Likely to Experience Depression and Anxiety
August 23, 2016
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Fibromyalgia Watch
A significant proportion of patients with fibromyalgia also suffer from depression and anxiety, according to the results of a recent study.
Fibromyalgia Potentially Treated with High-Pressure Oxygen Therapy
August 23, 2016
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Fibromyalgia Watch
A recent study has determined that the use of hyperbaric oxygen chambers, in which patients are exposed to pure oxygen at higher-than-atmospheric pressures, may be able to relieve fibromyalgia pain.
Individualized Acupuncture Could Alleviate Fibromyalgia Pain
August 23, 2016
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Fibromyalgia Watch
Although fibromyalgia pain can prove difficult to manage, recent study results suggest that individually tailored acupuncture can reduce the intensity of pain experienced by patients with this condition.
Gastrointestinal Issues: The Follow-Up
August 22, 2016
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Real-World MTM
In your pharmacy practice, you are actively trying to perform more comprehensive medication reviews and stress to patients the value of services you offer.
Dental Pain: Highly Prevalent and Challenging
August 22, 2016
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Counseling Focus
Pain is a complex experience encompassing a specific sensation and the reactions to that sensation.
Immunization: Tips, Tools, and Total Success
August 22, 2016
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Immunization Focus
It's official: pharmacist-immunizers have improved the nation's health!
Migraines in Children and Adolescents
August 19, 2016
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Feature Focus
The incidence and impact of migraines in children and adolescents is concerning.
Rx Product News (August 2016)
August 18, 2016
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Rx Product News
Read about the new Rx Products featured in August.
Basaglar
August 18, 2016
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Rx Product News Profile
The FDA has approved Basaglar, a long-acting human insulin analog, to improve glycemic control in adults and children with type 1 diabetes and in adults with type 2 diabetes.
ISMP Medication Error Safety Briefs
August 18, 2016
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Medication Safety
These medication errors have occurred in community or ambulatory practice sites at least once, and they will happen again.
Loperamide: Danger of Elevated Plasma Concentrations
August 18, 2016
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Drug Interactions
Loperamide has been available over the counter for treating diarrhea for many years.
Delivery Methods: The Patch Versus the Oral Route
August 18, 2016
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Rx Focus
Among the various routes of administration, 2 emerge as competing choices for clinical use: oral administration and topical administration.
OTC TENS Devices: Managing Joint and Muscle Pain
August 17, 2016
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OTC Focus
Since the 1970s, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation devices have been used by various health care providers for the management and treatment of muscle and joint pain.
OTC Product News (August 2016)
August 17, 2016
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OTC Product News
Read about the new OTC Products featured in August.
Self-Care for Pain
August 17, 2016
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OTC Case Studies
Which OTC products should these pharmacists recommend?
MACRA, ACA, SGR, GDP, ACOs, and Other Alphabet Soup
August 16, 2016
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Editor's Note
For more than 3 decades now, pharmacy has been talking the talk but has struggled to walk the walk.