December 2016 Heart Health
Parkinson's Disease Psychosis: A Pharmacist's Update of New Treatment Options
December 22, 2016
Article
Continuing Education
This Continuing Education activity is supported by an educational grant from Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
US Generics Market Forecasted to Grow from 2016 to 2020
December 20, 2016
Article
Generic Times News
The US generic market has continuously been defined by shifting industry dynamics, shaped by changing opportunities, products, players, pricing, and regulations.
Can You Read These Rxs? (December 2016)
December 20, 2016
Article
Can You Read These Rxs?
Can you you figure out what these prescriptions say?
Pet Peeves (December 2016)
December 20, 2016
Article
Pet Peeves
Read about unsupervised children, unrealistic expectations, and more pet peeves.
Generic Product News (December 2016)
December 19, 2016
Article
Generic Times Product NEWS
Read about the new generic products featured in December.
Meeting Patients Where They Are
December 18, 2016
Article
RESPy Awards
Since her entry into the auburn university harrison school of pharmacy, Kristi Laxson has demonstrated a passion for helping patients from all walks of life.
Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016
December 16, 2016
Article
Legal Focus
In July 2016, the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 was signed into law by President Barack Obama. The act covers numerous grant programs.
Managing Workplace Change
December 16, 2016
Article
Career Corner
A big change in any area of life—professional or personal—can feel worrisome and unmanageable.
Termination of Employment Due to a Past Adverse Board Action
December 15, 2016
Article
Legal Focus
A pharmacist was terminated from employment by a chain pharmacy due to a history of adverse action by the state board of pharmacy.
Why Not Legalize All Drugs?
December 15, 2016
Article
Legal Focus
We are undoubtedly in the midst of one of the most devastating drug abuse eras the United States has ever seen. Heroin by itself or, more likely, laced with fentanyl or carfentanil, along with pharmaceutical opioids, is causing thousands of overdoses across our country each year.
You Are Probably Getting Too Much Sodium
December 14, 2016
Article
Patient Education
Many of us take in too much sodium, which can put us at an increased risk for health problems.
Hypertension: Revealing the Silent Killer
December 13, 2016
Article
Health and Wellness
Hypertension is a leading modifiable risk factor for heart disease and stroke.
Pediatric Cardiovascular Conditions
December 12, 2016
Article
Feature Focus
Cardiovascular health in pediatric patients remains a topic that requires continual education.
How Brown Bagging Can Bring Clarity
December 11, 2016
Article
Brown Bag Consult
Patients who suffer from chronic conditions may be at a higher risk for medical-related errors and adverse events. These patients take a number of different medications, visit a variety of health care providers, and may use more than 1 pharmacy.
ISMP Medication Error Safety Briefs
December 10, 2016
Article
Medication Safety
The medication errors discussed here have occurred in community or ambulatory practice sites at least once. They will happen again—perhaps where you work.
Jentadueto XR
December 09, 2016
Article
Rx Product News Profile
The FDA has approved Jentadueto XR (linagliptin and metformin hydrochloride extended-release) tablets as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes when treatment with both linagliptin and metformin is appropriate.
Rx Product News (December 2016)
December 08, 2016
Article
Rx Product News
Read about the new Rx Products featured in December.
Miconazole Oral Gel Drug Interactions
December 07, 2016
Article
Drug Interactions
Miconazole oral gel is used for the topical treatment of fungal infections in the mouth, throat, and stomach.
Acute Coronary Syndrome: Not Enough Blood
December 06, 2016
Article
Rx Focus
Acute coronary syndrome is a group of symptoms that together are characteristic of the heart not receiving enough blood.
OTC Product News (December 2016)
December 05, 2016
Article
OTC Product News
Read about the new OTC products featured in December 2016.
Self-Care for Heart Health
December 04, 2016
Article
OTC Case Studies
Which OTC products should these pharmacists recommend?
Nutritional Supplements for Promoting Cardiovascular Health
December 03, 2016
Article
OTC Focus
According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular disease is the leading global cause of death among men and women, accounting for an estimated 17.5 million deaths worldwide each year.
"What Do You Have to Lose?" How the Country's Current Mood Will Predict Future Sentiments on Health Reform
December 03, 2016
Article
Editor's Note
It’s now been just over a month since the completion of one of the more unforeseen elections cycles in the history of the United States. For political junkies, the exit polls and final vote tallies provided a number of insights about the mood of America.
Your Best Outlook in any Job Market
December 02, 2016
Article
From the Chairman
For pharmacists, the job market outlook is mixed based on several trends.