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Technicians Can Help With Sterile Compounding
Amid pharmacy strikes and ongoing challenges, technicians can identify new opportunities for growth
Long-Term Care Pharmacists Can Provide Medication Therapy Management Services
Comprehensive medication reviews and drug interaction assessments are examples of clinical interventions
Still Thriving After 160 Years: Hieber’s Pharmacy in Pennsylvania
Rosemary Sassic-Mihalko, PharmD, is the fourth owner and first female owner of pittsburgh’s oldest pharmacy
Physicians Challenge Licensing Boards’ Limitations on Dispensing
Unsuccessful arguments at trial court level are upheld on appeal
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program Aims to Address Vaccine Hesitancy
The proposed Vaccine Injury Compensation Modernization Act is intended to bring valuable updates to the 36-year-old legislation.
Generic Product News: December 2023
The products include Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, and Sodium Oxybates Oral Solution, Icatibant Injection, Esomeprazole Magnesium Capsules, and Apremilast Tablets.
Litfulo From Pfizer Inc
The approval carries the limitation that ritlecitinib should not be used in combination with biologic immunomodulators, cyclosporine, other Janus kinase inhibitors, or other potent immunosuppressants.
OTC Product News: December 2023
The products include Children’s Pain + Fever Gummy Bite, VapoPads Sinu, Clarifying Exfoliant 2% Salicylic Acid, and Menstrual Cramp Relief Cream.
Recent Vaccine Approvals Present New Potential Errors
Prefilled diluent and vaccine syringes may be easily mixed up
Overcome Barriers to Increase Uptake of Pneumococcal Vaccines
Encourage patients to locate and safely store their immunization records
OTC Case Studies: Skin Conditions
The cases focus on acne, atopic dermatitis and steroids, warts and wart remover, and athlete’s foot.
Advise Patients on Supplements for Cardiovascular Health
Encouraging patients to take a proactive approach to their heart health can have great benefits
Pharmacist Spotlight: Jake Galdo, PharmD, MBA
Protect Patients During Respiratory Virus Season
Influenza, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus will all peak in the coming months.
It’s High Time We Consider Differential Reimbursement
All fills are not equal in their complexity and cost.
HIV/AIDS Awareness Month Highlights Opportunities for Pharmacy
As HIV has become a manageable chronic condition, and even curable in some cases, the role of pharmacists cannot be understated.