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September 30th 2024
The guidelines mark a shift in practice by recommending a multimodal approach to opioid prescribing practices.
High Consumption of High-Dose Food Supplements, Vitamin D is Unnecessary
October 23rd 2020This tolerable upper intake level, or UL value, includes the intake of vitamin D from all sources, including supplements, normal dietary intake, and intake from food that has been fortified with vitamin D.
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Women Pharmacist Day Shines Spotlight on Achievements of ‘Superstar’ Women Pharmacy Leaders
October 23rd 2020On Women Pharmacist Day on October 12, a panel discussion webcast consisting of leading women in pharmacy discussed the importance of recognizing the impact of women on the pharmacy landscape and the history of women in the field.
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Beliefs Regarding COVID-19 Origin Linked to Hesitancy Around COVID-19 Vaccine
October 22nd 2020Thirty-four percent of people in Turkey and 17% of people in the UK report that they are “hesitant” about a COVID-19 vaccine, primarily based on the their beliefs regarding the origin of the virus.
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Pharmacists Should Regularly Review Medications for Older Patients with 10 or More Prescriptions
October 21st 2020Study shows that more than half of older patients hospitalized for heart failure are discharged with 10 or more prescriptions, putting them at significant risk for harm related to high medication burden.
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Pharmacists Are Front-line Educators of Patients During COVID-19 Pandemic
October 21st 2020According to Amy Kallo, a PharmD student at Midwestern University, working at a pharmacy during the pandemic helped to solidify her understanding of the role of pharmacists as educators in their communities.
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Therapy Plus Medication is More Effective Than Medication Alone for Patients With Bipolar Disorder
October 20th 2020Researchers found that the combination of medication and psychoeducational therapy has greater efficacy in the prevention of recurrence of illness in people with bipolar disorder than treatment with medication alone.
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NCPA’s 2020 Digest Report Highlights Critical Role of Independent Community Pharmacies
October 19th 2020In 2019, the independent community pharmacy industry represented 35% of all retail pharmacies in the United States with a $73.7 billion marketplace, according to the NCPA’s recently released 2020 NCPA Digest.
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Mystery Monday: Which Natural Product Frequently Inactivates Antibiotics?
October 19th 2020IG, a 25-year-old female patient, approaches the pharmacy counter with an arm full of OTC products. She tells her pharmacist that she is there to pick up the antibiotic cephalexin for an upper respiratory infection.
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Virtual transitions of care services are a valuable and viable opportunity for students to progress to graduation and gain valuable experience in preparation for professional employment.
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