February 2017 Infectious Disease

This Continuing Education activity is supported by an educational grant from Boiron USA.

This Continuing Education activity is supported by an educational grant from Boiron USA.

What should these pharmacists do?

Can you you figure out what these prescriptions say?

Read about last-minute requests, interuptions, and more pet peeves.

There will likely be more inhalers and nasal sprays popping up in the generic market over the next few years.

Read about the new generic products featured in February.

A controversial aspect of the operation of pharmaceutical manufacturing firms that continues to be an issue is the use of “pay-for-delay” contracts.

Maria Gabriela Cabanilla, a student at the University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy, has demonstrated a passion for both helping those in need and advancing the pharmacy profession.

Pharmacogenetics has the potential to radically change the practice of psychiatry.

Patients who are hospitalized for an infectious disease may face a heightened risk of committing suicide compared with those without infection, according to the results of a recent study.

When an individual in the United States imports raw materials to make and distribute items classified as prescription medications, may the government pursue criminal charges against the individual for violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act?

One topic of prescription drug diversion not discussed as much as it ought to be these days involves your medicine cabinet.

Strep throat is most common in children and teens, although it can occur at any age.

According to the CDC, antibiotics prescribed in US acute care hospitals are unnecessary or inappropriate 20% to 50% of the time.

Synjardy has received FDA approval for an expanded indication to include treatment-naïve adults with type 2 diabetes

Read about the new Rx products featured in February.

Consumers sometimes report to Institute for Safe Medication Practices that their pharmacy dispensed fewer tablets or capsules than prescribed when filling their prescriptions.

Many potential drug interactions are based on a precipitant drug that inhibits the metabolism of the object drug.

Immersion in HIV/AIDS practice is the best way to understand this infectious disease and keep current with treatment changes.

Which OTC products should these pharmacists recommend?

Read about the new OTC Products featured in February.

Viral gastroenteritis, commonly known as “stomach flu,” is characterized as an inflammation of the lining of the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine.

Lifelock is an identity protection firm that promotes itself as being able to reduce the risk of identity theft or fix it after it occurs.

Strength and persistence are key American attributes, but collaborative effort is critical to success.