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January 2011 Aging Population
Service is Second Nature for RESPy Winner
January 13, 2011
Article
RESPy Awards
In addition to her studies at South Carolina College of Pharmacy, Erin Elizabeth Boles has given over 900 hours to her community.
Hypothyroidism: What Every Patient Needs to Know
January 13, 2011
Article
Patient Education
Hypothyroidism is caused by a variety of factors, and adults, particularity women, should have a blood test to determine thyroid problems every 5 years to detect the condition and treat it effectively.
Drug Diversion--The Past 20 Years, Part 2
January 13, 2011
Article
Legal Focus
Our drug diversion expert outlines the trends and implications of drug abuse for the past 20 years in part of his review of this national issue.
Negligence in Selecting Which Generic to Use?
January 13, 2011
Article
Legal Focus
Does liability attach when pharmacy staff selects a particular brand of medication delivery system and that patient passes away with the medication allegedly contributing to that death?
Bedrest: Implications for the Aging Population
January 13, 2011
Article
Feature Focus
Studies indicate the immobilization due to bedrest is a concern for older patients, who lose their ability to perform daily activities as well as quality of life.
Depression: Underdiagnosed and Undertreated
January 13, 2011
Article
Pharmacy Times
Among older Americans, approximately 15% are clinically depressed. Pharmacists should review patient's medication regimen and discuss symptoms, review drug side effects, and counsel the older patients about this underdiagnosed medical condition.
Gilenya
January 13, 2011
Article
Rx Product News Profile
The FDA approved Gilenya, a Novartis Pharmaceuticals' product for relapsing multiple sclerosis. The approved labeling indicates it reduces the frequency of clinical exacerbation and delays accumulation of physical disability.
Triple Drug Interactions
January 13, 2011
Article
Drug Interactions
Although triple drug interactions are not well studied, available information points to some general principles that may be useful in managing such combination.
Continued Efforts Needed to Design Safer e-Prescribing Systems
January 13, 2011
Article
Medication Safety
The use of e-prescribing systems offers gains in efficiency of communication between prescriber, pharmacy, and pharmacy benefit manager, but problems involving electronically transmitted prescriptions still exist.
Overactive Bladder Concerns: Urinary Incontinence Supplies
January 13, 2011
Article
OTC Focus
Urinary incontinence can often be improved or cured. Many patients do not seek help, so the problem is left untreated. Here is how the pharmacist can help.
Adherence Issues in Elderly Patients
January 13, 2011
Article
Rx Focus
Older patients often find medication adherence difficult, as the use of multiple medications create challenges. Pharmacists can help in a variety of ways to identify the problem and implement corrective action.
Specialty Pharmaceuticals: Therapy Class Review: Blood Modifiers
January 13, 2011
Article
Rx Focus
The blood modifier category of drugs works stimulating bone marrow to produce more cells and they affect certain diseases such as cancer and chronic kidney failure.
Nonprescription Multivitamin/Mutimineral Supplements: Meeting the Nutritional Needs of Older Patients
January 13, 2011
Article
OTC Focus
Pharmacists can help seniors select supplements to meet their daily nutritional needs to ensure an active and healthy life.