December 2011 Heart Health
Supporting Heart Health
December 19, 2011
Article
OTC Focus
Whether obtained through diet or supplements, omega-3 fatty acids provide many benefits to cardiovascular health.
Understanding Anemia
December 12, 2011
Article
Patient Education
Helping patients understand and identify anemia's underlying cause can promote adherence to treatment.
Effecting Change on the Patient and Community Levels
December 12, 2011
Article
RESPy Awards
Bonny Chan seeks to improve public health one patient at a time.
Considerations for Fixed-Dose Combination Products in Cardiometabolic Disease
December 12, 2011
Article
Pharmacist to Pharmacist
As more fixed-dose combination products receive approval, pharmacists should familiarize themselves with these drugs' advantages and disadvantages.
License Revocation Upheld Following Outlandish Conduct
December 12, 2011
Article
Legal Focus
A pharmacist who lost his licence after destroying inventory argues that his due process rights were violated.
Drug Diversion--Is It Simple Math?
December 12, 2011
Article
Legal Focus
In the past, the most effective pain drugs were the most commonly diverted, but this trend may be changing.
Counseling Patients with Angina Pectoris
December 12, 2011
Article
Counseling Focus
A successful treatment strategy for angina requires an understanding of an individual patient's symptoms and history.
Why I Love Being a Pharmacist
December 12, 2011
Article
Features
The winner of our first annual essay contest, Jay Sochoka, BSPharm, RPh, CIP, shares his story of rediscovering the impact of pharmacy practice.
Medication Therapy Management: Putting the 'CARE' in Health Care
December 12, 2011
Article
Features
The success--and challenges--of Medicare Part D's Medication Therapy Management Programs can inform the future of this collaborative practice.
Janssen Pharmaceuticals' Xarelto
December 07, 2011
Article
Rx Product News Profile
The FDA approved Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for the prevention of venous thromboembolism following hip or knee replacements and for the prevention of stroke in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.
Get to Know an Enzyme: CYP2C8
December 07, 2011
Article
Rx Focus
Pharmacists should be familiar with drugs that impact the activity of the enzyme cytochrome P450 2C8.
High-Alert Medications Involved in Wrong- Drug Errors
December 07, 2011
Article
Medication Safety
Look-alike, sound-alike drug errors are easily preventable with the proper intervention.
Low-Molecular-Weight Heparins Can Be "Heavy" Hitters
December 07, 2011
Article
Rx Focus
Is a low-molecular-weight heparin program right for your pharmacy?
Managing and Preventing Supraventricular Tachycardia
December 07, 2011
Article
Rx Focus
The rapid heartbeat and other symptoms of supraventricular tachycardia can be extremely alarming, but the condition is typically not life-threatening
The Benefits of Low-Dose Aspirin
December 07, 2011
Article
OTC Focus
Patients with cardiovascular risks can take a proactive approach to their health by starting a low-dose aspirin regimen.
Megatrends in Pharmacy: What the Future Holds
December 07, 2011
Article
Editor's Note
A look at the top 10 trends in pharmacy that promise to change the profession in the coming years.