July 2016 Digestive Health
2016 Lifetime Leadership Finalists
July 27, 2016
Article
Directions in Pharmacy
Read about the 2016 Lifetime Leadership Finalists.
2016 Specialty Pharmacist of the Year Finalists
July 27, 2016
Article
Directions in Pharmacy
Read about the 2016 Specialty Pharmacist of the Year Finalists.
2016 Technology Innovator of the Year Finalists
July 27, 2016
Article
Directions in Pharmacy
Read about the 2016 Technology Innovator of the Year Finalists.
2016 Technician of the Year Finalists
July 27, 2016
Article
Directions in Pharmacy
Read about the 2016 Technician of the Year Finalists.
2016 Rising Star of the Year Finalists
July 27, 2016
Article
Directions in Pharmacy
Read about the 2016 Rising Star of the Year Finalists.
2016 Patient Care Provider of the Year Finalists
July 27, 2016
Article
Directions in Pharmacy
Read about the 2016 Patient Care Provider of the Year Finalists.
Can You Read These Rxs? (July 2016)
July 26, 2016
Article
Can You Read These Rxs?
Can you you figure out what these prescriptions say?
2016 Health-System Pharmacist of the Year Finalists
July 26, 2016
Article
Directions in Pharmacy
Read about the 2016 Health-System Pharmacist of the Year Finalists.
2016 Civic Leader of the Year Finalists
July 26, 2016
Article
Directions in Pharmacy
Read about the 2016 Civic Leader of the Year Finalists.
2016 Military Pharmacist of the Year Finalists
July 26, 2016
Article
Directions in Pharmacy
Read about the 2016 Military Pharmacist of the Year Finalists.
2016 Future Pharmacist of the Year Finalists
July 26, 2016
Article
Directions in Pharmacy
Read about the 2016 Future Pharmacist of the Year Finalists.
2016 Entrepreneur of the Year Finalists
July 26, 2016
Article
Directions in Pharmacy
Read about the 2016 Entrepreneur of the Year Finalists.
2016 Next-Generation Pharmacist Awards: Meet the Finalists!
July 26, 2016
Article
Directions in Pharmacy
Managing Atopic Dermatitis: A Pharmacist's Opportunity to Intervene
July 26, 2016
Article
Continuing Education
This Continuing Education activity is supported by an educational grant from Sanofi US and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.
"Right to Try" Legislation: A Developing Legal Issue Related to Medications
July 26, 2016
Article
Directions in Pharmacy
Individuals working in a health care field are often expected to have up-to-date information about the latest trends in laws and legislative changes related to their specialty.
Pet Peeves (July 2016)
July 26, 2016
Article
Pet Peeves
Read about unappreciated advice, nosy patients, and other pet peeves.
Walmart Pharmacist Excellence in Patient Care Award Winner: Mathews Ampatu
July 22, 2016
Article
RESPy Awards
Recognized by his peers for his commitment to his patients' health, Mathews Ampatu has been named the winner of the 2016 Walmart Pharmacist Excellence in Patient Care Award.
FDA Generic Drug Rejection, Approval Rates Tell a Conflicting Story
July 22, 2016
Article
Generic Times News
Although the FDA has received much praise for increasing the number of generic drugs approved, the agency also recently recorded its highest number of rejections in 1 month.
The Role of Pharmacogenetics in Precision Medicine
July 22, 2016
Article
Directions in Pharmacy
Clinicians have long been aware that patients do not uniformly respond to medications.
Generic Product News (July 2016)
July 22, 2016
Article
Generic Times Product NEWS
Read about the new generic products featured in July.
Pharmacy Technician Education Requirements
July 22, 2016
Article
Technician Focus
Many pharmacy technicians have experienced an increase in their education and training requirements as their profession continues its expansion.
Recent Pain Management Strategies May Be Key to Knee Replacement Recovery
July 22, 2016
Article
Pain Management Watch
Although total knee replacement is frequently performed to treat knee arthritis, the procedure is often associated with a number of adverse events.
Patient-Provider Collaboration Can Control Breakthrough Cancer Pain
July 22, 2016
Article
Pain Management Watch
A recent study indicates that impressions of breakthrough pain differ between patients and providers.
Does Physical Therapy Timing Make a Difference in Treating Back Pain?
July 22, 2016
Article
Pain Management Watch
Current guidelines recommend delaying referrals for physical therapy, in part because previous research found that early aggressive therapy contributed to higher health care costs and did not seem to make significant improvements for patients.
Psychotherapy Provides Long-Term IBS Benefits
July 21, 2016
Article
Digestive Health Watch
Psychological therapies are known to provide short-term symptom relief to patients with irritable bowel syndrome, but the results of a recent study indicate that these benefits may extend even longer than previously thought.
Childhood Abuse May Increase Ulcerative Colitis Risk
July 21, 2016
Article
Digestive Health Watch
Patients who experienced physical or sexual abuse as children may face a significantly higher risk of developing ulcerative colitis as adults.
Overweight Colorectal Cancer Patients Could Fare Better
July 21, 2016
Article
Digestive Health Watch
Although higher body mass indexes are associated with a number of health risks, the results of a recent study suggest that overweight patients who develop colorectal cancer may have a better prognosis than those with a healthy weight.
Is There a Legal Duty to Have a Medication in Stock?
July 21, 2016
Article
Legal Focus
A patient pursuing a legal claim on his own, without benefit of the services of an attorney, alleged that a pharmacy has a legal duty to maintain an inventory containing all medications, so his would be available when needed. May such a claim go forward through the court system?
Counterfeit Pharmaceutical Dangers
July 21, 2016
Article
Legal Focus
Lately, the number of counterfeit prescription drugs seems to have exploded in the United States.
GERD: Its Burning Desire for Treatment
July 20, 2016
Article
Health and Wellness
In gastroesophageal reflux disease, the reflux of stomach contents results in disruptive symptoms or complications.
Probiotics: Much Remains to Be Learned
July 20, 2016
Article
Patient Education
Although some bacteria are harmful, and killing those pathogens is a good thing when you're sick, most bacteria are good.
Gastrointestinal Issues
July 18, 2016
Article
Brown Bag Consult
Gastrointestinal conditions are a major reason for health care use in the United States.
Nausea and Vomiting: Not Always in Sync
July 18, 2016
Article
Counseling Focus
Nausea and vomiting are symptoms of many different conditions, such as infection, food poisoning, motion sickness, concussion, appendicitis, and various other disease states.
Top Drugs of 2015
July 18, 2016
Article
Feature Focus
Medication spending grew by 12.2% in 2015, totaling approximately $425 billion.
QuilliChew ER
July 14, 2016
Article
Rx Product News Profile
The FDA has approved Quillichew ER extended-release chewable tablets for the treatment of ADHD in patients 6 years and older.
Rx Product News (July 2016)
July 14, 2016
Article
Rx Product News
Read about the new Rx Products featured in July.
Don't Miss Important Computer Alerts Seen by Technicians
July 14, 2016
Article
Medication Safety
The ability to view and assess alerts that may have been bypassed by other staff during order entry and drug utilization review may not be available to pharmacists in some pharmacy computer systems.
"Contraindication" Versus "Avoid Concomitant Use"
July 14, 2016
Article
Drug Interactions
In the official prescribing information of pharmaceutical products, drug interactions are often listed in 2 categories: contraindicated" and avoid concomitant use." Is this a distinction without a difference?
Opioids and Constipation
July 13, 2016
Article
Rx Focus
Once patients need specialized pain care, approximately 90% of them will receive opioids.
OTC Product News (July 2016)
July 12, 2016
Article
OTC Product News
Read about the new OTC Products featured in July.
Self-Care for Digestive Health
July 12, 2016
Article
OTC Case Studies
Which OTC products should these pharmacists recommend?
The Power of Probiotics: Exploring the Health Benefits
July 12, 2016
Article
OTC Focus
According to a National Health Interview Survey, probiotics are the third most commonly used dietary supplements.
Out of Crisis Comes Hope for Patients and Opportunity for Pharmacists
July 11, 2016
Article
Editor's Note
We can do more than act as dispensing police and check in with our state Prescription Drug Monitoring System; we can play an active role in preventing and treating this disease called drug addiction.