March 2018 Central Nervous System
FDA Goals for 2018: Speed Up Generic Drug Approvals, Enhance Competition
April 04, 2018
Article
Generic Times News
In 2017, the FDA reached new milestones with its highest number of generic drug approvals in a single month and a historic number of annual approvals, signaling promise for 2018.
Social Interaction Can Improve Dementia Care
April 03, 2018
Article
Disease State Management
The results of a recent study have indicated that caregivers can improve the quality of life of care home patients with dementia by increasing social interaction to at least 1 hour a week.
No Evidence of PPI Use Is Linked to Dementia or Alzheimer Disease
April 03, 2018
Article
Disease State Management
Despite recent concerns about proton pump inhibitor (PPI) safety, the results of a recently published study found no evidence that PPI use contributes to a higher risk of dementia or Alzheimer disease in older adults.
High BMI Is Associated With Elevated Dementia Risk
April 03, 2018
Article
Disease State Management
The results of a recent study show that individuals with a high body mass index (BMI) face a heightened risk of developing dementia compared with those who have a healthy BMI.
Concussions Are Linked to Heightened MS Risk in Teens
April 02, 2018
Article
Disease State Management
The results of a recent study have indicated that teenagers who experience a concussion face an elevated risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) later in life.
CDC Report: Epilepsy Rates Increasing Among Adults and Children
April 02, 2018
Article
Disease State Management
For the first time, epilepsy rate estimates have been available for every state, totaling at least 3.4 million individuals living with the disorder.
Parkinson Disease Progression Is Stalled by Intense Exercise
April 02, 2018
Article
Disease State Management
Patients with early-stage Parkinson disease may be able to slow the progression of their condition by engaging in high-intensity exercise, according to the results of a recent study.
Pet Peeves (March 2018)
March 31, 2018
Article
Pet Peeves
Pet Peeves featured in the March 2018 edition of Pharmacy Times.
Pharmacists and Annual Wellness Visits
March 30, 2018
Article
Patient Counseling
Pharmacists are continuing to expand their role as health care providers with more direct patient care opportunities. Pharmacists working under the supervision of a physician can provide an annual wellness visit, which is an exam that focuses on the patient’s health, allowing them the opportunity to develop a personalized approach to health care and disease prevention.
Can You Read These Rxs? (March 2018)
March 30, 2018
Article
Can You Read These Rxs?
Can you you figure out what these prescriptions say?
Improving Lung Function (FEV1) in COPD Through Appropriate Counseling on Use of Inhaled Medications
March 30, 2018
Article
Pharmacist Education
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive, but treatable, disease characterized by airflow limitation and inflammation.
Psychedelic Club Drug: A New Antidepressant?
March 28, 2018
Article
Health and Wellness
Ketamine, used by club goers to hallucinate and trip, is being studied to treat depression.
ADHD: Symptoms, Causes, Management, and Medication
March 28, 2018
Article
Feature Focus
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a neurodevelopmental mental disorder characterized by difficulty paying attention, excessive activity, and/or impulsivity that interferes with development and/or functioning.
Lyrica CR
March 28, 2018
Article
Rx Product News Profile
The FDA has approved Lyrica CR (pregabalin, Pfizer) for the management of neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy or postherpetic neuralgia.
Addressing the Risk of Cardiovascular Mortality in Adult Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Established Cardiovascular Disease
March 28, 2018
Article
Pharmacist Education
Eliglustat Genotype-Directed Drug Interaction Management
March 27, 2018
Article
Drug Interactions
Eliglustat, an inhibitor of glucosylceramide synthase, is a first-line treatment for adults with type 1 Gaucher disease.
Avoiding Errors With the Newer Inhalers
March 27, 2018
Article
Medication Safety
Several new devices for the administration of inhaled medications have been introduced.
Rx Product News (March 2018)
March 26, 2018
Article
Rx Product News
Rx products featured in the March 2018 issue of Pharmacy Times.
A New State of Mind: How Brown Bagging Can Bring Clarity
March 26, 2018
Article
Brown Bag Consult
Brown bag consults can be essential educational and safety tools to measure and ensure quality care.
Tool Kit for Increasing Adherence to Antidepressants
March 26, 2018
Article
Rx Focus
Depression, which affects 17% of Americans, is remarkably responsive to antidepressant therapy, but only if the patient actually takes the medication.
Generic Product News (March 2018)
March 21, 2018
Article
Generic Times Product NEWS
Generic products featured in the March 2018 edition of Pharmacy Times.
Self-Care for Central Nervous System Disorders
March 20, 2018
Article
OTC Case Studies
Case studies with an OTC focus.
Preventing and Managing Headaches
March 20, 2018
Article
OTC Focus
OTC analgesics are used extensively by many patients to self-treat and manage headaches. However, selecting these products may be overwhelming for some consumers, particularly those who have preexisting medical conditions or take other medications.
Collaborative Care for Diabetes Can Be Rewarding for Health Professionals, Patients
March 15, 2018
Article
Others
A team-based approach to diabetes patient care can help improve outcomes, according to a Pharmacy Times® Peer Exchange that addressed this subject recently.
OTC Product News (March 2018)
March 12, 2018
Article
OTC Product News
Over-the-counter medications featured in the March 2018 issue of Pharmacy Times.
Are Pharmacies Required to Comply With ADA Accessibility Requirements?
March 05, 2018
Article
Legal Focus
When a patient alleged that he met the qualifications for coverage under the Americans with Disabilities Act and filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging lack of accessibility at a local pharmacy, would he prevail?
Protecting Access to Diabetic Testing Supplies
March 05, 2018
Article
Others
Proposed federal legislation aims to achieve better health outcomes by giving patients with diabetes the freedom to decide which testing supplies work best for them.
National PMP: A Good Idea for Reducing Rx Diversion?
March 04, 2018
Article
Legal Focus
It seems as if every couple of years, someone advocates anew that the prescription monitoring programs run by 49 states be consolidated and put under a national program.
The Earth Is Shifting Under Our Feet: The World of Pharmacy Benefits Is Being Turned Upside Down
March 01, 2018
Article
Editor's Note
US-based businesses and taxpayers have become increasingly frustrated with the double whammy of increasing spending on medications without the decreasing cost of care from a healthier population.
Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due
March 01, 2018
Article
From the Chairman
Pharmacists are truly the unsung heroes of the health care team. From educating to immunizing, pharmacists play an essential role in improving outcomes, yet it seems that the full scope of their work is too often underappreciated.
Evaluating Effective Protective Measures for Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs
February 22, 2018
Article
Continuing Education
Continuing education activity featured in the March 2018 edition of Pharmacy Times.
Exploring the Versatility of Azelaic Acid in Facial Acne, Truncal Acne, Photoaging, and Melasma
February 15, 2018
Article
Continuing Education
Continuing education activity featured in the March 2018 edition of Pharmacy Times.