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Pharmacists Must Counsel on Cannabis InteractionsLack of regulation means protecting public health is pharmacist's duty.
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Opinion: Responding to the Rise of E-CigarettesE-cigarettes have reinvented tobacco consumption and reemphasized smoking's consequences.
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ASHP 08: Disney may capture hearts, but Orlando's soul is hidden in less-explored adventures for ASHP attendeesA mention of Orlando often conjures up images of Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, or Pluto, but a visit to this family-friendly Sunshine State destination can certainly appeal to interests beyond the famed Walt Disney World and any of its theme parks.
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Early antiretroviral therapy for HIV advised in new guidelinesFindings at the International AIDS Conference support the need to start antiretroviral therapy as soon as possible after diagnosis.
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Biosimilars: Some Call for ‘Cautious Optimism’Biosimilars may need more time to devleop in the market.
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Combined Influenza, COVID-19 Vaccines Offer Strongest Protection for ChildrenWhile either vaccine offers some protection, having both vaccines offers the strongest level of protection against hospitalization and severe complications like MIS-C, and death.
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Beware of fake remedies sold as "dietary supplements"Manufacturers, promoters, and sellers of dietary supplements are prohibited by law from making claims to treat or cure illness or disease, or their symptoms. Pharmacists should encourage patients to check with medical professionals before commencing use of any dietary supplement.
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Generics of Older Drugs Could Have Saved Medicare Billions, Study SaysRacemic substitutions for single-enantiomer drugs offer new opportunities for savings.
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DXM and the threat to public healthTeens are using OTC cough syrup, with DXM as an active ingredient, to get high. While the drug may be legal, its harmful effects are similar to those of illegal drugs.
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Medicare Part D: Community CCRX offers incentives to pharmaciesOnly one Medicare Part D prescription plan operates in partnership with pharmacists: Community CCRx, which offers incentives for generic dispensing, therapy management, and maintenance supply fills. More than 63,000 pharmacies across the country participate in the program, including all major chains and community pharmacies.
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Can you explain pharmacy to an eighth grader?Pharmacists should spread the word that they are the medication experts.
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Walgreens opens 7,000th store in Brooklyn, New YorkOn October 1, the 7,000th Walgreens store opened in Brooklyn, N.Y., amid festivities that included free health screenings and speeches from Walgreens CEO Greg Wasson and Borough President Marty Golden.
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Pharmacists hope 2009 will be a good year for businessDespite challenges from a contracting economy, pharmacists are optimistic about 2009.
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Pharmacy Technology: Disruption or Improvement?Is new technology actually making pharmacy any better (or easier)?
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World AIDS Conference 2012 seeks an AIDS-free generationThis year's International AIDS Conference looked toward a generation free of AIDS.
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Viewpoint: Should an RX label require a use-by date or an expiration date?All prescription drugs should have a sell-by date for consistency and patient protection.
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Going, going, goneOver the next several years, generic versions of many best-selling drugs will become available as patents reach their expiration dates.
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Drug donations in humanitarian aid: A mixed blessingIn disaster relief, inappropriate pharmaceutical donations and/or a disorganized receiving operation can mean that tons of medications go straight into the rubbish.
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Retail pharmacists, store managers can learn from each otherThe retail pharmacist who runs a pharmacy inside a big-box store can improve departmental operations by understanding the point of view of the retail store manager. Although pharmacist and manager have different focuses and priorities, they can work together to improve delivery of services when they understand each other's needs.
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Federal track and trace legislation imminentThe bicameral legislation provides specific requirements for all stakeholders in the drug-distribution supply chain, including manufacturers, wholesalers, repackagers, and pharmacies.
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Late at night and over the lineAn encounter with a police officer reminds JP that the world sees pharmacists only as pill counters.
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Some Lyme patients need long-term drugsThis is the story of my bout with Lyme disease and what a harrowing experience it's been. I hope that by telling my story, I can help you learn from my experience and apply it to your practice.
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Rx Puzzler: Hello, is Les there?Welcome to the first installment of our new column, Rx Puzzler.
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FDA Safety Page: Helping patients understand OTC labelingThe FDA recommends that you counsel patients on the importance of reading product labels carefully to determine the active ingredients and dosing instructions of each product and to discourage them from making assumptions about use based on product names or appearance. The use of similar trade names (so-called "brand-name families") is common practice for OTC products. The products with the trade names "Sudafed" and "Sudafed PE" illustrate specific concerns.
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Where to from here? Pharmacy's evolving optionsIn this month's DT Blog post, contributor Stan Illich outlines some innovations that could strengthen the practice of pharmacy, benefit patients, and assist providers. Now, if we can just work out the bottom line . . .
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Pharmacy 2008: A day in the life21st century pharmacy: Everyone's frustrated and services suffer.
