What to Do When Calcium Supplements Cause Constipation
November 16th 2016In pharmacy school, I was taught to see if there was a cause when I learned of a patient?s adverse reaction, because if I?m treating the problem without removing the cause, the problem will still persist. In this situation, I couldn?t remove the cause. If I were to request that the doctor stop prescribing the calcium supplements, the elderly patient would be at higher risk for osteoporosis. If I can?t remove the cause, what can I do in this type of situation?
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APhA Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Pharmacy-Based Immunization Program
November 16th 2016The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) has released a video commemorating the 20th anniversary of its Pharmacy-based Immunization Certificate Training Program and the important role pharmacists are playing within the “immunization neighborhood,” which involves the collaboration, coordination, and communication among immunization stakeholders.
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NASP Writes Open Letter to Donald Trump Advocating for Specialty Pharmacy Services
November 15th 2016National Association of Specialty Pharmacy emphasizes work with manufacturers, prescribers and payers to ensure the availability of specialty medications and services that ensure optimal patient outcomes.
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Improving Diets in Adolescent Girls with Dairy and Plant-Based Foods
November 15th 2016Adolescent females need a wide variety of nutrients for proper development, especially bone health. Neither plant-based food (even if protein-rich) nor dairy products alone provide the necessary range of nutrients.
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Target Populations for HPV Vaccination
November 15th 2016Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes 30,700 cervical, anal, oropharyngeal, penile, and vaginal/vulvar cancer cases annually. Multiple vaccines are available to combat at least the main oncogenic strains 16 and 18 that cause 90% of cancer cases.
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CDC Foundation's Judith Monroe to Receive Award at NACDS Foundation Dinner
November 15th 2016Judith A. Monroe, M.D., FAAFP, president and CEO of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Foundation, will accept the 2016 NACDS Foundation Excellence in Patient Care Award at the NACDS Foundation Dinner on December 1, 2016, in New York City.
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