CLINICAL ROLE -
Inhalers: Out with the Old, In with the New
With the phase out of CFC-containing metered dose inhalers, pharmacists are in a pivotal position to educate patients on how to use the new devices.
Continuity of Care: Chronic Kidney Disease Across the Continuum
Caused by long-term, uncontrolled comorbidities, the incidence of chronic kidney disease is rising in the United States due to an aging population and an increase in diabetes cases.
Chronic Care Focus: Hepatitis C: Silent, Deadly, Preventable
Pharmacists are well-positioned to recommend screening and ensure that protocols are followed when presented with patients suspected to have hepatitis C.
April Product News
Did You Know...? Thousands of Practice Guidelines Can Be Accessed Online
The National Guideline Clearinghouse Web site is a handy reference tool for pharmacists looking for current, reliable information on clinical practice.
Editor's Note: Global Conference on the Future of Pharmacy
Pharmacy's advocacy for optimizing medication use and dedication to caring for patients should be a global, profession-wide commitment.
E-prescribing: The "Write" Way to Go
PRODUCT news
coagulation counseling
Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
With spring comes hay fever, and with these seasonal allergies come a variety of OTC treatment options.