January 2013 The Aging Population

As pharmacists emerge as leaders in health care, this program honors the field' brightest stars.

The nutritional deficits of aging patients can be addressed with OTC supplements.

Supplements for age-related eye disease may be appropriate for some older patients.

Dandruff, lice, and ringworm can bring parents to the pharmacy counter looking for solutions.

New treatments for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation require patient-specific assessment.

In the case of severe but infrequent interactions, pharmacist awareness is key.

This childhood vaccine given as 1 shot requires mixing of 2 components, leading to omission errors.

Vascepa (icosapent ethyl) is approved as an adjunct to diet and exercise to reduce triglycerides in adults with severe hypertriglyceridemia.