February 2019 Heart Health

Court upholds decision that a licensed intern who pled guilty abused the public’s trust and deserved a stiffer sentence.

Be aware of the higher concentration of rabies immune globulin and new units of measure for OTC vitamins A, D, and E.

Providers and pharmacists have a legal right to prescribe and dispense controlled substances, so investigators must tread carefully.

For techs already employed, required registration with the state board of pharmacy by April 2018, either as a certified or registered tech.

The Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples Act of 2017 aims to expedite the entry of lower-cost biosimilars and generics into the market.

This independent is celebrating its 20th anniversary of serving patients in a southwest Virginia community.

Immunizations lower the risk of cardiovascular complications, preventing serious illnesses and saving lives.

Brown bagging is an essential educational and safety tool for checking on their heart health.

A CMS guide to the new medicare part D overutilization policies has takeaways for pharmacists.

Four pharmacy cases address high blood pressure.

Asking key questions can improve health outcomes and even save lives.

What's bothering pharmacists?

Rx products are featured.

It is critical that they understand how to select and use these products to obtain accurate results.

Generic products are featured.

The FDA has approved Ilumya (tildrakizum- ab-asmn) from Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

Agency hands industry a win after concerns arise that manufacturers could be exposed to liability.

The single-dose oral travel vaccine for cholera should be administered 10 days before visiting an affected area.

Pharmacists can increase awareness about the critical need to identify risks and treat cardiovascular disease early on.

Potential actions related to the opioid epidemic and pharmacist provider status are on the horizon.

During the keynote address of the 2018 American Society of Health System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting in Anaheim, California, basketball legend and HIV/AIDS prevention advocate Earvin “Magic” Johnson drew upon his experience both on the basketball court and in the business world to empower attendees to embrace their potential as health care providers and leaders.