February 2020

Using metformin for type 1 diabetes and handling eye irritation—how would you respond to these cases?

The FDA has approved Xenleta (Lefamulin, from Nabriva Therapeutics) for the treatment of adults with community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP) caused by susceptible microorganisms.

Potential discrimination is at issue in a case against the insurer for mandating use of a specialty pharmacy.

As accessible health providers, pharmacists are well positioned to assist young people who have mental health issues.

The results of a recent study published in Brain, Behavior, and Immunity suggest that inflammation and the kynurenine pathway may be connected to postpartum depression (PPD) and therefore may present new treatment targets in severe PPD.

With the recent approval of a Zulresso, an allopregnanolone-based treatment for postpartum depression (PPD), many pharmacists and physicians have been researching the mechanisms and other information about the drug.

Noisy drive-throughs, confused customers, and more of your pet peeves are included in this month's Pet Peeves column.

Center for effective regulatory policy and safe access protects patients experiencing pain.

Pharmacists can help patients choose nonpharmacological measures to avoid these common but bothersome adverse effects.

New certification programs pave the way for climbing the career ladder in the pharmacy profession.

Can you decipher these perplexing prescriptions?

Careful treatment selection can prevent lifelong and serious complications from these medications.

This month's OTC products feature dissolvable minerals and supplements, CBD roll-on liniments, and more.

The results of a systematic literature review published in CNS Drugs suggested that brexanolone injection, the first therapy approved by the FDA for the treatment of postpartum depression, is more effective than selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in the treatment of women suffering from postpartum depression.

The newest Rx products in the industry, including treatments for complicated urinary tract infections, anemia, and more.

States are increasingly adopting this law, and pharmacists should educate and prepare themselves to keep patients informed.

This month's generic products feature oral suspension for hypertension, peroxide gel, and more.

Medication adherence is essential to avoid serious consequences, such as attempted suicide.

This month's OTC case studies ask about PMS symptoms, using stevia for diabetes, and OTC Tamiflu.

Four Corners Pharmacy offers a personalized touch while using the newest technology and leading clinical initiatives.

Common medications containing polyvalent cations should be separated to prevent decreased absorption of the HIV therapy.

In the 19th and 20th centuries, druggists made and marketed their own secret formulas.

This activity is supported by an educational grant from AstraZeneca.

This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Abbott Diabetes Care.

This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Implementation of critical risk-reduction strategies is needed to prevent continued patient harm.

Next to clean water, the measles is the most effective public health intervention of all time.

Despite the FDA’s greenlighting of 1171 drugs in 2019, new research does not show large savings for consumers.

As the most accessible health care providers, pharmacists can play a key role in counseling patients on the best practices for infection control and prevention.

In a profession that is constantly expanding with support staffs shrinking, job dissatisfaction becomes a real concern.