January 2024

This month’s pharmacist spotlight features Jessica Hung— pharmacist at an independent pharmacy in Alabama

Medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists for weight loss and diabetes were among the drugs most affected by shortages

Be of value to patients and caregivers in forming a care plan for this challenging condition

Continuing education and networking can help pharmacists stay current with the profession

Partnering with a franchisor can provide a support system and resources for pharmacies looking to diversify revenue

Pharmacy owner submitted fake claims stating that patients used coupons

Creating additional space for nursing mothers can be challenging in small pharmacies

The products include Loteprednol Etabonate Ophthalmic Suspension, Teriparatide Injection, Allopurinol Tablets, and Sitagliptin Tablets.

The ampule of digoxin was accidentally taken from automated dispensing cabinet instead of bupivacaine

The products include Pilocarpine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.4%, Tenapanor, Zilucoplan, and Bimekizumab-bkzx.

As the body of data has grown, clinicians’ propensity to use selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors off-label has increased

The products include Cold-Eeze Cold Remedy Plus Clod & Flu Symptom Relief, Cellular Nutrition Line, A.M Greens, and Women's Health Multivitamins.

Despite Travis Kelce’s recent commercial with Pfizer, data show celebrity endorsements do not convince listeners to receive immunizations

OTC products can help winter-proof skin and prevent dermatological flare-ups

Multiple sclerosis and pulmonary arterial hypertension are disease states expected to have new medications in the upcoming year

Pharmacogenomics education, counseling, and monitoring create an opportunity to right yesterday’s policy wrongs