July 2019 Gastrointestinal Issues

When a pharmacist and a pharmacy assistant are indicted on charges of defrauding a government health insurance program and make motions with the relevant federal court to overturn the charges, should they prevail, heading off a trial, or should the matter proceed to trial?

Health care practitioners are repeatedly challenged by unexpected problems due to a variety of system failures that can hinder patient care.

Recommend proper food safety practices, hand hygiene, and oral rehydration for afflicted patients.

Cardinal hosted its annual Retail Business Conference (RBC) at the beautiful Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee earlier this month.

This edition features 4 case studies with information including adverse effects of fiber consumption, using ginger for morning sickness, help for dysmenorrhea, and products for heartburn.

Continuing education for administration of long-acting injectable antipsychotic medications.

Brown bagging is an essential educational and safety tool for helping patients manage the immune disease.

Clinicians should weigh the risks and benefits of each medication to ensure effective and safe care.

Two interactive cases are presented.

But law enforcement has made a difference over the years, even in the days before software-tracked medications.

Featured products for July 2019.

Bob’s Pharmacy finds that pharmacists recovery networks can offer support to employees who are afflicted with the disease.

Pharmacists are instrumental in guiding patients on the appropriate and safe use of products for gastrointestinal discomfort.

What's bothering you in the pharmacy?

Just 22% of those who suffer seek help from a health care provider, newer agents show promise.

Can You Read These Rxs?

In an attempt to limit requirements of the "Fail-First" policy, advocacy groups target additional jurisdictions.

Amgen is indicated to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women at high risk for fracture.

The featured products for July 2019.

Gaining the most value from membership requires active participation by techs and a willingness to go outside their comfort zones.

Diet and lifestyle changes are key components of treating gastroesophageal reflux disease.

New OTC Products forJuly 2019.

They have become more important in health care delivery yet represent a smaller portion of the bill.

The Iowa Pharmacists Association makes it a focus of the ride to stop to visit with smalltown pharmacies and local hospital pharmacists to highlight their presence and importance in their communities.

Pharmacists can, and should, play an important role in counseling patients before they travel anywhere about what to do in the event of a GI illness while vacationing.

The ClarusONE Service Collaborative Supplier of the Year Award recognizes Camber Pharmaceuticals’ collaboration on future launches in new markets, generic industry expertise, and overall market intelligence.