August 2016 Pain Awareness

August 24, 2016

Here are all the winners in 11 categories for the 2016 Next-Generation Pharmacist® Awards!

August 24, 2016

Read about the new generic products featured in August.

August 24, 2016

This Continuing Education activity is supported by an educational grant from McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division.

August 24, 2016

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.

August 24, 2016

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.

August 24, 2016

Pharmacists often lead teams and must make difficult decisions.

August 24, 2016

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.

August 24, 2016

The top 5 causes of emergency hospitalizations due to adverse drug events are warfarin, insulin, oral antiplatelets, diabetes medications, and opioid pain medications.

August 24, 2016

Can you you figure out what these prescriptions say?

August 24, 2016

What should these pharmacists do?

August 24, 2016

Read about cell phone addicts, disrespectful patients, and other pet peeves.

August 24, 2016

Pharmacy organizations and associations offer many benefits to, and can fulfill many needs for, both pharmacists and technicians.

August 24, 2016

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.

August 23, 2016

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.

August 23, 2016

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.

August 23, 2016

Ankylosing spondylitis is a complex, painful condition that can affect many parts of your body.

August 23, 2016

A significant proportion of patients with fibromyalgia also suffer from depression and anxiety, according to the results of a recent study.

August 23, 2016

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.

August 23, 2016

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.

August 22, 2016

In your pharmacy practice, you are actively trying to perform more comprehensive medication reviews and stress to patients the value of services you offer.

August 22, 2016

Pain is a complex experience encompassing a specific sensation and the reactions to that sensation.

August 22, 2016

It's official: pharmacist-immunizers have improved the nation's health!

August 19, 2016

The incidence and impact of migraines in children and adolescents is concerning.

August 18, 2016

Read about the new Rx Products featured in August.

August 18, 2016

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.

August 18, 2016

These medication errors have occurred in community or ambulatory practice sites at least once, and they will happen again.

August 18, 2016

Loperamide has been available over the counter for treating diarrhea for many years.

August 18, 2016

Among the various routes of administration, 2 emerge as competing choices for clinical use: oral administration and topical administration.

August 17, 2016

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.

August 17, 2016

Read about the new OTC Products featured in August.

August 17, 2016

Which OTC products should these pharmacists recommend?

August 16, 2016

For more than 3 decades now, pharmacy has been talking the talk but has struggled to walk the walk.