April 2021

Interactive case studies from April 2021.

Pharmacists can play a vital role by offering inhaler counseling and helping improve adherence, especially during COVID-19.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, created in 1849, contained morphine and alcohol and was widely distributed.

In total during the pandemic, the agency gives thumbs-up to 948 applications, including 72 first approvals.

The FDA has approved Gemtesa (vibegron; Urovant Sciences) tablets to treat overactive bladder (OAB) with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence (UUI), urgency, and urinary frequency.

Beattie's Healthmart is known for stellar customer service and its 3 playful, yet protective, dogs.

Face mask usage may help, and pharmacists can provide other education and guidance about safe and proper use of nonprescription medications.

Pharmacists and other clinicians share responsibility for relieving symptoms, preventing transmission, and avoiding complications.

Physician expert witness excluded from testifying about standard of care in resulting lawsuit.

Pharmacists can sort through options to reduce confusion for patients and prescribers

With allergy season under way, pharmacists can help patients identify triggers and coach them on how to manage.

Chicago Tribune investigation on pharmacists’ time and workload sparks new regulations.

Errors related to extended-release opioids and COVID-19 vaccines warrant attention and should be a priority.

The unsung heroes of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic are pharmacy technicians.

Pharmacy and primary care are dramatically underallocated with COVID-19 doses compared with influenza efforts.