Working together for the greater good: MD vs. RPh
Every bench pharmacist can tell this story. Every. Single. One.
New Products for Pharmacists 02-10-2016
New Rx, new indications, new formulations, and new generics
Through the teeth, over the gums: Pastes, whiteners, and more
Products for adults and children line pharmacy shelves, with plenty of child-friendly options for parents teaching oral hygiene to the young.
Drug Topics: 160 years strong
As Drug Topics celebrates its 160th anniversary this year, we want to show you how far the profession of pharmacy has come.
From apothecary to PharmD: 160 years of caring for patients
The profession of pharmacy goes back further than you think. Way further.
A pharmacy pioneer of the 20th century bounds into the 21st
While his peers play pinochle and shuffleboard, Fred Mayer brings endless energy and enthusiasm to the practice of pharmacy and public health.
Specialized training puts pharmacists front and center
As specialized pharmacy education has evolved through the years, the value that pharmacists contribute to healthcare has increased exponentially.
Health-system pharmacists empower the team
Health-system pharmacists help improve patient care, boost patient outcomes, reduce readmission rates, and lower costs - and savvy administrators know it.
Can pharmacists be sued for doing their jobs?
Pharmacists are drug specialists. If their duty is to use their knowledge in service to patients, can they be sued for speaking up?
"Bitter ender" holds out against corporate pharmacy
Back in 1974, Drug Topics foretold the battle fought by corporate America over state regulation of pharmacy ownership. Here's what we said then - and here's how it turned out.
Pre-op anticoagulation reduces VTE risk in cancer patients
Researchers found that rates of DVT and PE were significantly lower among patients who received preoperative chemoprophylaxis than in those who did not.
Flibanserin: Risk potential vs. possible benefit
Because of concerns about adverse effects, training through the Addyi REMS program is required for prescribers and pharmacies that want to participate in the medication use process for this drug.
“Death with dignity” laws gain traction in several states
Five states legally recognize assisted suicide in the face of terminal illness. More are likely to follow.
Drug Topics through the decades: 1910-1920
A hundred years ago, Drug Topics was a pocket-sized monthly, circulation: 12,000; yearly price: 25 cents. While some of its content seems antiquated now, some seems eerily familiar. And the illustrations? A hoot!
Walgreens installing med disposal kiosks in 500 stores
Less than a week after FDA announced several measures aimed at curbing opioid abuse, Walgreens announced it would install safe medication disposal kiosks in more than 500 drugstores in 39 states and Washington, D.C.
25 Cities With The Highest Pharmacist Salaries
The average salary for pharmacists in the United States can vary greatly by location.
Pharmacists and unionization: It’s later than you think
Pharmacists need to unionize. You've heard all the reasons. Here's another one -- and it's time-sensitive.
Do chains or independent pharmacies offer the best generic pricing?
After secretly shopping at 200 stores in six states, "Consumer Reports" announced its findings, and they make for very interesting reading.
Generic drugs: How to keep those cost savings coming
The U. S. healthcare system saved a record $254 billion from generic drugs in 2014 and $1.68 trillion from 2005 to 2014, but much more can be done.
Pharmacists respond: What kinds of pharmacists get under your skin?
Readers react to Dennis Miller's latest blog.
Walmart ordered to pay pharmacist $31 million for wrongful termination
A federal jury in New Hampshire has ordered Walmart to pay $31.22 million to a pharmacist who said she was fired after complaining about safety conditions and because of her gender.
New publication provides guidelines for dosing obese patients
A new publication from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists is designed to help clinicians determine proper medication doses for obese children and adults.
Should pharmacists prescribe birth control?
A staunch defender of the profession responds to "Good Morning America."
California hospital using ingestible sensors to track med use
Barton Health recently began using digital sensors compounded in medications to provide insights about medication use for patients dealing with uncontrolled and co-morbid hypertension.
Two Kentucky schools offering fast-track pharmacy degree
Indiana University Southeast and Sullivan University’s College of Pharmacy are collaborating to help students become licensed pharmacists five years after graduating high school.
What kinds of pharmacists get under your skin?
Some pharmacists are annoying as all get-out. They may not know who they are. But you know - and so does Dennis Miller. Here's his list.
Independent pharmacy battle plan for 2016
NCPA President Brad Arthur rallies the troops.
Care delivery key to next-gen pharmacy success
Start by thinking of yourself as an investment, not a cost center.
You can’t put a price on job satisfaction
Drug Topics' annual salary survey asks about salary levels and job satisfaction. Can higher pay make up for lost family time, lost peace of mind, and lost self-respect?
Hawaii pharmacist spells out rules for travelers
Patients who plan to travel out of the country need to think about their meds BEFORE they leave home. Here are some tips to keep the holiday happy.