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- A Pharmacist's Guide to OTC Therapy: Sports Nutrition
Yvette C. Terrie, BSPharm, RPh
With more and more individuals establishing regular exercise routines, they will be seeking advice on the many products on the market to improve performance and endurance.
Full Text Counseling Focus
- PTSD: Treating the Wounds We Do Not See
Guido R. Zanni, PhD
Posttraumatic stress disorder, which may arise from a number of traumatic situations, requires thorough counseling and the eradication of a stigma.
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- Chavez Named Wal-Mart District Manager of the Year
Alicia Rybovic, Associate Editor
Full Text Legal Focus
- Pharmacy Law: Can a Pharmacist Be an Expert Witness on Pharmacology?
Joseph L. Fink III, BSPharm, JD
In a case alleging injuries due to off-label use, does a pharmacist have the requisite credentials to act as an expert witness?
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- Drug Diversion and Abuse: Not in My House
Cmdr John Burke
Teen prescription drug abuse is on the rise. Two groups have come together to launch a new Web site to provide education and offer tips to combat the problem.
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- editor'sNOTE: E-prescribing: The Need Is Here
Fred M. Eckel, RPh, MS
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- CCPA Speaks Out: Track-and-trace Legislation Questioned
Julie Khani and Charles Sewell
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- A Pharmacist's Guide to OTC Therapy: Heartburn Products
Yvette C. Terrie, BSPharm, RPh
An estimated 60 million Americans experience heartburn at least once a month, and pharmacists need to be aware of the several classes of OTC products currently available to treat this common condition.
Full Text Rx Product News Profile
- Rx Product News: Profile: A Closer Look at New FDA Actions: NovoSeven RT
Monica Holmberg, PharmD
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- Prescribers' Knowledge of Drug Interactions
John R. Horn, PharmD, FCCP, and Philip D. Hansten, PharmD
The level at which prescribers accurately identify and manage drug?drug interactions has recently been debated. Pharmacists are in a key position to help avoid common drug?drug interactions.
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- Look-alike Name Confusion
Michael J. Gaunt, PharmD
Many medications have been mixed up because of poorly handwritten prescriptions?2 particular mix-ups are presented here, as well as suggestions to prevent them from occurring again.
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- PHRs Help Patients Manage Their Health
Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos, Staff Writer
MedFlash, a device to store personal health records, provides patients with the capabilities to manage their health information.
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- Automated Medicine Dispenser Offers Convenient Rx Pickup
Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos, Staff Writer
Similar to a bank ATM, Parata's prescription vending machine is offering patients at Med-Fast Pharmacy a new alternative in how they get their medications.
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Martin A. Erickson III, RPh
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- Emergent Management of Ischemic Stroke: Treatment ABCs
Robert Lee Page II, PharmD, FCCP, FAHA, BCPS
Stroke affects nearly 700,000 Americans a year. Emergency management is key to a positive patient outcome.
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Craig I. Coleman, PharmD
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Anna D. Garrett, PharmD, BCPS, CPP
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- Editor's Note: Personalizing Medication Errors
James C. McAllister III, MS, FASHP
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- Roundup: Formulary Considerations for VTE
Cindy Le, PharmD, and David Q. Pham, PharmD, BCPS
Venous thromboembolism is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the health system, and all patients should be assessed to determine their level of risk. The latest prophylactic treatment guidelines are presented here.
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- Side Effect Solutions: Helping Patients Avoid Drug-induced Nausea
Danny McNatty, PharmD, BCPS
Pharmacists can help patients avoid this commonly reported side effect and promote medication adherence.
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