Joan Vos MacDonald is a freelance writer living in upstate New York.
Profiles of Four Travel Health Clinics
The strategies these pharmacists followed to succeed.
Four Strategies for Reacting to Rude Customers
Diffusing hostility requires empathy, communication, and patience.
Rise in Global Travel Fuels Business Opportunities
Consultations can extend sales, services beyond immunizations.
ACO Hospitals Increasingly Seek Help from Pharmacists
How pharmacists are becoming key members of the ACO model.
FDA-Mandated Biosimilar Names Are Confusing
An unclear naming system for biosimilars could affect patient safety.
Will 340B Cuts Affect Clinical Outcomes?
CMS made significant cuts to its drug pricing program, impacting hospitals and patients alike.
Clearer Sigs Can Reduce Errors in E-Prescribing
Just like paper prescriptions, e-prescriptions still rely on clear communication.
Four Ways Pharmacists Are Fighting Opioid Abuse
Greater awareness of the dangers posed by prescription opioids is changing pharmacy practice.
National Chains Help Counsel Diabetes Patients
Pharmacy chains are stepping up to help diabetes patients.
Why Walmart Thinks a Gel Could Stop Opioid Abuse
How a gel could prevent opioid abuse and get pharmacists more involved.
Why Are Women Choosing Bioidentical Hormone Therapy?
A study looked at the reasons menopausal women choose compounded bioidentical hormone therapy rather than conventional hormone therapy.
Antidepressant Use in First Trimester Not Linked to ADHD or Autism
Antidepressant use during the first trimester does not increase incidence of ADHD or autism spectrum disorder.
Do Your Patients Know About Double Dosing?
The problem affects thousands of people every year.
Low-Dose Aspirin May Help Prevent Some Breast Cancer
Low-dose aspirin may reduce the risk of the HR-positive/HER2-negative subtype of breast cancer.
Late Menopause May Link to Reduced Risk of Diabetes
A prospective study found a reduced risk of developing diabetes in women the later they entered menopause.
Anti-inflammatory Drugs Offer Better OTC Relief for Menstrual Pain
A large review of the literature has found that NSAIDs offer the best relief for menstrual cramps.
Smoking May Be a Factor in Postpartum Depression
Three pharmacy students have found an increased risk of postpartum depression in women who smoke.
Drug Manufacturer Pays Settlement Over Opioid
Mallinckrodt to pay settlement for not reporting orders or keeping accurate records.
Pharmacist Personal Beliefs in the News Again
A New Mexico pharmacist's actions brought an ACLU lawsuit.