December 2020

Educating patients about medication adherence and understanding and monitoring A1C and fasting glucose levels improves health outcomes.

Pharmacists can identify drugs that cause problems, guide selection, and recommend treatment strategies.

Uncontrolled hypertension is the largest modifiable risk factor contributing to death from all causes in the United States.

Reduce the risk of errors with rapid acting–insulins fentanyl patches and weight-based chemotherapy doses.

Patients may ask whether statins cause muscle toxicity, despite much evidence to the contrary.

Pharmacists should identify barriers that may prevent patients from adhering to complicated regimens or receiving proper care.

The NACDS said that individuals facing chronic disease states are often medically underserved and suffer from disparities within the health care system.

Landmark court case demonstrates that a balance exists between confidentiality and public safety.

Georgia pharmacy offers cutting-edge technology compliance packaging, sells charcoal grills, and rents out table linens for weddings.

A history of hypertension was found to increase the risk of acute kidney injury 5-fold, study results showed.

Here are 3 things to know about taking on this new, elevated responsibility and the skills necessary to succeed.

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Inqovi (decitabine and cedazuridine) tablets from Astex Pharmaceuticals, Otsuka Pharmaceutical, and Taiho Oncology are indicated to treat adults with myelodysplastic syndromes.

High blood pressure reduces heart function and worsens comorbidities such as diabetes, kidney disease, and vascular disorders.

Generic products featured in the December 2020 edition.

Four prescription products are featured in the December 2020 edition.

The pharmacy profession has been permanently changed because of COVID-19.

Over-the-counter products featured in the December 2020 edition.

The COVID-19 pandemic has shed light on the need to further expand the accessible, trusted care provided by community pharmacies.