March 2017 Central Nervous System

This Continuing Education activity is supported by an educational grant from Sandoz, Inc.

What should these pharmacists do?

Can you you figure out what these prescriptions say?

Read about frigid working conditions, fickle PBMs, and more pet peeves.

The recent crackdown on generic drug price fixing has far-reaching implications, an investigation led by federal and state prosecutors has found.

Read about the new generic products featured in March.

A recent study has indicated that even small amounts of exercise can have psychological benefits for adults who experience ADHD symptoms.

Although children and teenagers who are diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder are more likely to engage in risky behaviors such as dangerous driving and drug use, a recent study has suggested that the use of ADHD medications could help prevent these behaviors.

Patients with epilepsy are more likely to commit suicide than individuals without the condition, according to the results of a recent CDC study.

Antipsychotic medications may do more harm than good in patients with Parkinson’s disease, with a recent study indicating that the use of these drugs can lead to a heightened mortality risk in this population.

A recent study has suggested that starting patients on multiple sclerosis medication soon after they show initial signs of the disease could prolong the time before the condition becomes fully diagnosable.

Transgender patients face many barriers in the health care system, one of which is the lack of clarity on their rights as patients.

Throughout her studies at the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy (OUCOP), Wei Kwan Yuet has demonstrated her talents as a leader and future health care provider.

When discussing pharmacogenetics in cardiology practice, it is almost obligatory to bring up clopidogrel.

Can providers in a state’s Medicaid program sue program administrators for establishing low payment rates, for beneficiary services, claiming that these rates violate mandates in the federal Medicaid statute?

Much of rural America has been inundated with prescription drug abuse for decades. Although this issue continues to plague society, many overdose deaths are now occurring because of polydrug abuse, of which heroin is a major contributor.

Stress comes in many forms and can be the result of numerous factors.

The year 2016 was big for neurology, particularly in the realm of epilepsy.

Read about potential safeguards and other strategies recommended by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices.

The FDA has approved Stelara injection for the treatment of adults with moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease who have failed, or were intolerant to, treatment with immunomodulators or corticosteroids.

Read about the new Rx products featured in March.

Adverse outcomes due to drug–drug interactions often occur after the addition of a new drug that increases or decreases the effect of a drug a patient is already taking.

Multiple sclerosis is an incurable immune-mediated inflammatory disease that produces symptomatic episodes months or years apart in different anatomic locations.

Which OTC products should these pharmacists recommend?

The CDC reports that more than 2.6 million pediatric patients are treated in emergency departments for sports-related injuries each year.

Read about the new OTC Products featured in March.

Everyone experiences occasional headaches, but some individuals are more susceptible to them.

Pharmacy benefit managers play an important and necessary role within our private system of health care.

As we emerge from peak flu season, this year’s challenges highlight the importance of vaccination and pharmacists’ contribution to it.