May 2019 Skin & Eye Health
Vaccines: There Is an App for That
May 27, 2019
Article
Patient Counseling
These 8 apps, offered by organizations such as the pediatric infectious diseases society and the CDC, feature vaccine schedules, risks, and more.
Be Aware of Corresponding Responsibility
May 26, 2019
Article
Legal Focus
The law requires pharmacists to ensure that prescriptions for controlled substances are legitimate and for a true medical purpose.
OTC Case Studies: Skin and Eye Health
May 25, 2019
Article
OTC Case Studies
Four cases feature OTC products for skin and eye health.
Oral Contraceptives Are Susceptible to Several Interactions
May 22, 2019
Article
Rx Focus
Pharmacists play a crucial role in assessing clinical significance and severity and, when appropriate, recommending alternative therapy.
Medication Synchronization Laws Can Improve Adherence
May 21, 2019
Article
Legal Focus
Some states are considering and enacting legislation for programs aligning patients’ refill schedules.
What Factors Are Contributing to Drug Shortages?
May 20, 2019
Article
Technician Focus
The impact has been a continual struggle for pharmacies to provide adequate and appropriate patient care.
Painful Scripts (May 2019)
May 19, 2019
Article
Can You Read These Rxs?
Can you read these prescriptions?
Antifungals Are Key to Fighting Fungal Infections
May 19, 2019
Article
Rx Focus
Pharmacists need to be dermatomycoses detectives at times, recommending biopsies for patients if necessary.
FDA Paves Pathway for Insulin Biosimilars
May 19, 2019
Article
Generic Times Feature
The Agency Sees Potential in Generic Competition to Reduce Drug Costs for Patients With Diabetes
Bob's Pharmacy Stocks Its Shelves With CBD Oil
May 18, 2019
Article
Others
Independents, like this fictional one, have begun carrying cannabidiol products since industrial hemp was legalized, though important barriers remain.
Reaching Out: The Benefit of Treating Influenza: The Role of the Pharmacist as Patient Educator and Advocate
May 17, 2019
Article
Continuing Education
Strict Compliance Is Needed When Assessing Opioid Prescriptions
May 17, 2019
Article
Legal Focus
What is the responsibility of pharmacy staff who filled numerous prescriptions for a teenager who died of multiple drug toxicity?
OTC Products (May 2019)
May 16, 2019
Article
OTC Product News
OTC products features in the May 2019 Skin & Eye Health edition.
Counsel Patients About the Harmful Effects of the Sun
May 16, 2019
Article
Brown Bag Consult
Brown bagging Is an essential educational and safety tool for helping maintain skin health.
The Pharmacist Role in Improving Heart Failure Care Coordination
May 15, 2019
Article
Continuing Education
Recognize and Prevent Tick-Borne Diseases
May 15, 2019
Article
OTC Focus
Although the incidence Is on the rise, pharmacists can educate patients about effective prevention strategies.
What Are Skin Cancer Risk Factors?
May 14, 2019
Article
Cover Story
With summer a month away, patients are likely to ask for advice on preventing and recognizing the disease.
Pharmacists Reaching Out in Multiple Sclerosis: Integrating Digital Technology to Support Patient Care
May 13, 2019
Article
Continuing Education
Pharmacy Midlevels Are Around the Corner
May 13, 2019
Article
Editor's Note
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Using Smartphones to Make Smarter Health Care Decisions
May 12, 2019
Article
From the Chairman
From monitoring a patient’s diabetes to reminding individuals about their immunization status, there is, as Apple would tell you, “an app for that.”