July 2012 Digestive Health
Deep Breath: Optimizing Selection and Use of Medication Devices in COPD
July 23, 2012
Article
Continuing Education
FDA Policies Source of Drug Shortages, House Committee Reports
July 10, 2012
Article
Generic Times News
Rx Drop Boxes: Do They Work?
July 10, 2012
Article
Legal Focus
Drop boxes for expired and unwanted medications are becoming more popular--but are they worth the investment?
Revocation of Pharmacist's License Reviewed by Appellate Court
July 10, 2012
Article
Legal Focus
A pharmacist who does not attend his revocation hearing later appeals the decision against him.
Moonlighting Pharmacists: More Than 9 to 5
July 10, 2012
Article
Feature Focus
A trend that is not often discussed, moonlighting, can enhance pharmacists' skill sets--and boost their incomes.
Many Pediatric Health Care Professionals Fail to Offer Obesity Counseling
July 10, 2012
Article
Outlook Obesity
The Health Benefits of Fiber
July 10, 2012
Article
OTC Focus
Getting enough fiber is an important first step in ensuring good digestive health.
Snoring: A Nuisance or Something More?
July 10, 2012
Article
OTC Focus
With serious conditions ruled out, many snorers can find relief through OTC treatment.
Yohimbine: Old Drug With New Interactions
July 10, 2012
Article
Drug Interactions
Yohimbine is available by prescription or in herbal supplements and its interactions include inhibiting the effects of antihypertensives.
Using FMEA for New Medications
July 10, 2012
Article
Medication Safety
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis provides a systematic method for evaluating potential points of error.
Rivaroxaban Update
July 10, 2012
Article
Anticoagulation Counseling
Post-marketing data for rivaroxaban and new understandings about NSAIDs and cardiovascular disease are presented.
Increased Cardiovascular Risk Associated With NSAID Use
July 10, 2012
Article
Anticoagulation Counseling
Post-marketing data for rivaroxaban and new understandings about NSAIDs and cardiovascular disease are presented.
Organ Dysfunction: Treating Patients With CKD and Liver Disease
July 10, 2012
Article
Rx Focus
Because the renally and hepatically impaired are often not included in clinical trials, drug regimens for these populations can be challenging.
New FDA Actions: UCB's Neupro
July 10, 2012
Article
Rx Product News Profile
The FDA approved Neupro (Rotigotine Transdermal System) for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and restless leg syndrome.
Top 200 Drugs of 2011
July 10, 2012
Article
Features
An analysis of the top 200 drugs by prescriptions dispensed and total sales reveals key trends in today's pharmaceutical market.
Education Before Medication
July 09, 2012
Article
Brown Bag Consult
A Patient with type 2 diabetes has inadequate blood glucose control.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Quality of Life Concern
July 09, 2012
Article
Counseling Focus
Patients experiencing IBS need counseling on the pharmacologic and lifestyle medications that will help them manage their condition.
Should I Offer This Service to My Patients?
July 09, 2012
Article
Medication Therapy Management Today
Providing MTM services can be both rewarding and profitable.
The True Meaning of MTM
July 09, 2012
Article
Editor's Note
Taking responsibility for drug therapy outcomes is a critical part of medication therapy management.
Jack Dalton Named Market Health and Wellness Director of the Year
July 09, 2012
Article
Frontiers in Pharmacy
As Market Health and Wellness Director for Market 331 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jack Dalton exceeds expectations.