March/April OTC Product Roundup: Allergies
Allergy season is here. Help your patients tackle sneezing, itching, and congestion with this guide to the best OTC treatments.
FDA Approves Nonopioid Pain Medication in Novel Class for Treatment of Acute Pain
The new approval is the first nonopioid option for moderate to severe acute pain in adults.
Pharmacy Management Must Consider Needs of Employees
Female pharmacists make up approximately 62% of the pharmacy workforce. They want, and in many cases demand, a good work-life balance.
First-in-Class Drug Approval for Acute Pain Highlights Need for Nonopioid Therapies
Pharmacists are well positioned to screen for diversion, monitor for opioid use disorder, and educate patients on opioid-related risks.
Data Remain Unclear Between Asthma Incidence, Prevalence, and COVID-19
Conflicting study findings show various associations between asthma and COVID-19; further data are needed.
Type 1 Diabetes Increases Risk of Other Autoimmune Diseases
Type 1 diabetes can cause long-term complications, including the development of autoimmune diseases.
Caring For Caregivers
As pharmacists adapt to patient needs, pharmacists' mental wellness remains critical.
Bird Flu Hospitalizes 2 More Patients as Outbreaks Increase
Bird flu cases total 70 US patients as more animals are infected.
Effects of Long COVID on Heart Health Remain Unknown
Pharmacists can help manage complications from long COVID-19, as no medications can treat it.
COVID-19 Five Years Later
Community pharmacies have a clear role in public health, as they manage ongoing services and take on a more significant role as immunizers.
COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines May Reduce Long COVID Risk in Children, Adolescents
COVID-19 vaccination before a SARS-CoV-2 infection was associated with a 75% reduced likelihood of long COVID symptoms that impact daily functioning among patients between the ages of 5 and 17 years.
