Yvette C. Terrie, BSPharm, RPh

Many individuals choose to self-treat their pain; this article reviews the broad range of OTC products currently available.

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos

The 2008-2009 flu season marks the first season where healthy children aged 6 months up to their 19th birthday are recommended to get the vaccine.

Alicia Rybovic
Associate Editor, Pharmacy Times

This month's RESPy winner, UCSF School of Pharmacy's Megan McCurdy, is a true champion of community volunteerism and advancing the pharmacy profession.

Joseph L. Fink III, BSPharm, JD

When medication dosage forms compounded by a pharmacist are found to be contaminated, does a professional liability policy provide coverage for the pharmacist?

Cmdr John Burke

A recent CME program bringing together health professionals and law enforcement showed the benefit for these professionals of working together in reducing drug diversion.

Ryan Swanson, PharmD

Pharmacists must become aware of the importance of quality assurance and what it means to their pharmacy practice.

Monica Holmberg, PharmD

The Omron Women's Advanced Blood Pressure Monitor Elite 7300W, an automatic home blood pressure monitor, is designed specifically for use by women in all stages of life.

Yvette C. Terrie, BSPharm, RPh

Pharmacists have an important role to play in educating parents and caregivers about the problem of dextromethorphan abuse.

Yvette C. Terrie, BSPharm, RPh

Robert Lee Page II, PharmD, FCCP, FAHA, BCPS, CGP

John R. Horn, PharmD, FCCP, and Philip Hansten, PharmD

Michael J. Gaunt, PharmD

Suggested strategies are presented to help avoid medication errors and subsequent harm with opiates. Errors resulting from these high-alert medications can cause allergic reactions, seizures, and even death.

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos
Staff Writer

Bellegrove Pharmacy is bringing medication to patients in need with remote dispensing at 3 telepharmacy sites.

Martin A. Erickson III, RPh

Cheryl A. Grandinetti, PharmD

Tuberculosis remains a major global health concern?it is important for the pharmacist to focus on patient medication adherence to avoid drug resistance.

Craig I. Coleman, PharmD

James C. McAllister III, MS, FASHP

The recent controversy of pharmaceuticals found in drinking water has raised questions about the proper disposal of pharmaceuticals.

Cheryl A. Grandinetti, PharmD

Pneumonia and influenza together represent the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. Pharmacists can influence care by ensuring that appropriate therapy is initiated quickly and closely monitoring patients.

Jeannette Y. Wick, RPh, MBA, FASCP

Pharmacists are likely to encounter many patients looking for relief from heartburn; a review of 3 classes of OTC medications to treat this common complaint, along with useful counseling tips, is presented here.