August 2012 Pain Awareness

From individuals and families to states and national agencies, the problem of prescription drug abuse touches all levels of American society.

Social stigma may cause some patients to be hesitant to discuss their anxiety disorder, making pharmacist counseling even more important.

Pharmacists can help break the cycle of nonadherence, which has a huge impact on patient safety and is a significant financial burden.

Technology that helps increase communication can improve patient outcomes.

Despite the rampant abuse of hydrocodone/acetaminophen, the debate over its classification continues.

When the Drug Enforcement Administration seizes their inventory and suspends their registrations, pharmacy officials seek legal recourse.

Patients can be ready for minor emergencies by compiling a first aid kit that meets their specific needs.

Patients seeking to supplement a healthy diet have a multitude of age- and gender-specific choices.

Since the introduction of the new formulation of OxyContin, drug makers have sought innovative ways to curb the abuse of painkillers.

Patients should understand how to avoid their triggers and treat painful migraine attacks.

Movement-related adverse events are not uncommon in patients taking metoclopramide.

Much can be learned from cases in which patients are the ones to discover mistakes made with their medications.

News in the world of anticoagulation is presented, including insights on the new guidelines for warfarin.

The FDA approved an expanded indication for Isentress (raltegravir) to include the treatment of HIV-1 infection in children 2 years and older.