March 2020

March 29, 2020

A highlighted session from the ASHP 54th Midyear Clinical Meeting, held December 8-12, 2019, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

March 28, 2020

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March 28, 2020

Study shows sleep apnea is significantly associated with increased risk of death among patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease.

March 28, 2020

What would you recommend for these patients?

March 27, 2020

Pharmacists play an important role in improving patient compliance through these services.

March 24, 2020

Understanding the Law Can Help Pharmacists Avoid Committing Fraud and Act as Whistleblowers if They Are Informed of a Violation

March 23, 2020

The authors concluded that costs were significantly higher for women with migraines than men and that costs resulting from migraine treatment increased as the patients got older.

March 23, 2020

March 22, 2020

The presentation highlighted the opportunities for healthsystem pharmacists to intervene and enhance both inpatient and transitional care.

March 21, 2020

Mandatory, scripted patient education and device demonstrations are vital to avoid harm.

March 18, 2020

Excessive alcohol consumption can damage the liver, thereby increasing the load on the kidneys to filter the blood stream.

March 16, 2020

Can you figure out what these prescriptions say?

March 16, 2020

Few drugs are available to address cognitive decline, but dietary changes, mental and physical activity, and social engagement can all help.

March 15, 2020

This month's pet peeves, brought to you by the Sassy Pharmacist, feature IT irritations, confusing names, and patients who expect a psychic pharmacist.

March 15, 2020

The FDA has approved Rinvoq (upadacitinib) to treat moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in adults who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to methotrexate (MTX).

March 15, 2020

In a bid to lower drug prices, Gavin Newsom, the Democratic Governor of California, suggests state contract with manufacturers on specific medications.

March 14, 2020

This month's Rx products feature icosapent ethyl to reduce the risk of heart attack, tazarotene lotion for acne vulgaris, and more.

March 14, 2020

Expanding responsibilities help pharmacists’ daily routines as the profession evolves.

March 13, 2020

Pharmacists can enhance awareness about potential loperamide misuse through continuing patient education and vigilance.

March 12, 2020

Building a career means also building a personal brand: follow these 3 steps to stand out from the crowd.

March 11, 2020

The efficiency and value of the nation’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPS) have been questioned from time to time by various groups.

March 10, 2020

Recent federal legalization and increases sales of CBD underscore the importance of considering its pharmacologic impact.

March 09, 2020

These diseases are chronic, inflammatory, and autoimmune in nature, affecting the skin and often the joints.

March 09, 2020

This month's OTC products include supplements for women, CBD gummies, decongestant tablets, and more.

March 09, 2020

In the first report of its kind, a recent study compiled Korean Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service data from 2002 to 2013 to evaluate a bidirectional association between asthma and migraines in Korean adults.

March 09, 2020

Community-based pharmacies can address many of the concerns of both policy-makers and residents of sparsely populated areas.

March 08, 2020

Provide patients with referrals and/or recommendations for appropriate OTC products.

March 08, 2020

Examining Best Practices for Specialty Pharmacists to Improve the Care of Patients With α1-Antitrypsin Deficiency

March 07, 2020

Handling e-cigarettes, technological solutions to smoking, and more.

March 07, 2020

These counseling points for your patients are particularly important, as the FDA has not approved any drugs or treatments for mild cognitive impairment.

March 06, 2020

Unauthorized change in medication Is the subject of a case involving the death of an elderly patient.

March 05, 2020

Many options are available, but no single one is effective for all symptoms of this disorder.

March 04, 2020

Better, evidence-based treatments exist for this common condition, which can cause disability.

March 02, 2020

This month's generic products feature products indicated for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, non-small cell lung cancer, and more.