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Immunizing Older Individuals Requires Flexibility, Nuance
When it comes to vaccination efforts, remember that patients 65 years or older are not a homogeneous group.
OTC Case Studies: Heart Health
Voquezna Dual Pak and Triple Pak From Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc
This month's clinical pharmacology update looks at a medication to manage Helicobacter pylori infection in adults.
Know the Ins and Outs of Medical Marijuana in the Workplace
Both benefits and concerns exist, but implementing policies and regulations promotes employee productivity, guards safety.
December Rx Product News
Products include a vaccine for meningococcal disease and a new type of COVID-19 test.
Pharmacist Pet Peeves: December
Can you relate?
December OTC Product News
Products range from acne treatment to cough relief.
December Interactive Case Studies
Cases address anticoagulants and medication administration.
Set Medication Therapy Management Goals for 2023
Develop New Year's resolutions that include empowering patients, enhancing communication, increasing professional development.
Transparency Makes Cost-Plus Drug Pharmacies a Unique Business Model
Without company or insurance contracts, controlled medication prices reduce burden on patients.
Innovator Liability Theory Applies to Pharmaceuticals
Can a brand name manufacturer be held liable for damages caused by a drug product manufactured by another firm?
Generic, Biosimilar Drugs Generate Record Savings of $373 Billion in 2021
But many patients pay more than necessary because of PBMs, patent abuses, IQVIA data shows.
Reach Out to Caregivers, Schools for Children With Diabetes
Pharmacists can provide guidance to administrators, teachers on insulin storage, dosage times.
Educate Patients on Soothing Sore Throats, When to Seek Medical Care
When used as directed, non pharmaceutical products provide swift relief, but patients with persistent or severe pain should see a physician.
It Is a Common Cold, Not COVID-19
Similar symptoms often make it difficult for patients to tell the contagious respiratory conditions apart.
What Walgreens Now Understands, Mark Cuban Misses (for the Time Being)
For almost half a century, the pharmacy business pulled away from serving patients into retailing, spreadsheet wars; COVID-19 changed the game.
Insulin Rationing Highlights Health Care Disparities
An analysis found an estimated 1.3 million US adults with diabetes rationed their insulin in the past year by delaying prescription refills, skipping doses, or using smaller doses.
