March 2012- Central Nervous System
The Impact of Common Neuropsychiatric Conditions on Cognitive Function
April 05, 2012
Article
Continuing Education
Asperger's Syndrome: Early Detection Helps
March 21, 2012
Article
Features
The wider range of symptoms found in Asperger's syndrome makes the disorder a challenge to diagnose and treat.
New FDA Actions: King Pharmaceuticals, Inc's Oxecta
March 19, 2012
Article
Rx Product News Profile
The FDA approved a new formulation of immediate-release oxycodone. Oxecta (oxycodone HCI), for the treatment of acute and chronic moderate to severe pain.
Using Herbal Supplements Safely
March 19, 2012
Article
Patient Education
Patients need education about the potential pitfalls of taking herbal supplements.
Legal Duty to Notify Patient of Product Recall?
March 19, 2012
Article
Legal Focus
When a recalled medication causes the death of a patient, a grieving family files suit against the pharmacy.
Guard Your Meds: Spreading the Word
March 19, 2012
Article
Legal Focus
MedGuard Safes can help patients ensure that needed medications, especially controlled substances, remain in the right hands.
Vertigo: Is Your Patient's Head Spinning?
March 19, 2012
Article
Counseling Focus
Vestibular disruptions from medications or central nervous system disorders can cause this unsettling sensation.
Why Essential Health Benefits Matter to Pharmacists
March 19, 2012
Article
Guest Commentary
Ensuring patient access to community pharmacists is going to be an important part of health care reform.
Ambiguous and Dangerous Abbreviations
March 14, 2012
Article
Medication Safety
Abbreviations used for dosing and drug names can lead to dispensing mistakes.
Atypical Antipsychotic-Induced Type 2 Diabetes
March 14, 2012
Article
Rx Focus
Patients with schizophrenia and other disorders who take atypical antipsychotics should be monitored for an increased risk for diabetes.
The ABCs of Hand Sanitizers
March 12, 2012
Article
OTC Focus
Hand sanitizing products are everywhere, but are they effective for infection control?
Treating Otic Disorders
March 12, 2012
Article
OTC Focus
Some common ear problems can be addressed with OTC or pharmacologic interventions.