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Pet Peeves- January 2023
Pharmacists want you to be on time.
Vivjoa From Mycovia Pharmaceuticals, Inc
The FDA approved a new azole antifungal for recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis.
Case Studies- January 2023
Case studies address questions about a patient with type 2 diabetes and a patient who is curious about nicotine replacement therapy.
Consider 2 Safety Issues When Treating, Vaccinating for Monkeypox
Protect patients by evaluating VIGIV concentration and avoiding tearing of metal flange on vaccine vial.
January OTC Case Studies- Diabetes
Cases address questions about glycated hemoglobin A1C and hypoglycemia management.
FDA Allows Access to Lifesaving Investigational Drugs
Compassionate use bridges gap between safety and patients' immediate need for biologics, devices, drugs, devices on spearhead of research and development.
Generic Product News for January 2023
Products include drugs for patients with stroke, bacterial infections, and acute pain.
PREP Act Provides Opportunities for Advanced Roles
Can the profession afford not to retain expanded job roles for technicians in a post-pandemic era?
What Is the Point of Point-of-Care Testing?
These diagnostic tests play critical role in chronic disease management, early interventions, and emergency situations.
January 2023 Rx Product News
Zilucoplan is among highlighted products of the month.
Pharmacists Play Key Role in Encouraging COVID-19 Booster Uptake
Educating patients, posting on social media, and countering misinformation are critical strategies.
Pharmacies Gear Up for DSCSA Interoperability Go-Live Deadline
November 27, 2023, marks date set by statute for full implementation of Drug Supply Chain Security Act.
January 2023 Over-the-Counter Product News
Products range from natural eye relief to sleep aid.
Employer Inquires About Pharmacist’s Retirement Plans
Federal court weighs whether termination that followed was aged-based discrimination under state's Human Rights Act.
European Generic Medication Shortages Raise Concerns About US Drug Supply
Energy crisis in Europe puts strain on production and could have ramifications that extend beyond the continent's borders.
Fourteen Percent of Those Who Contracted COVID-19 Face Long-Term Challenges
Providers use "Kitchen Sink Approach" because cure proves elusive, symptomatic treatment is sketchy.
Pharmacists Play Key Role in Helping Patients Choose Antipyretics
Counseling sessions offer opportunity to educate about appropriate dosing, potential adverse effects.
Help Patients Treat Nasal Congestion
Clogged or inflamed sinuses spell misery, but many products can relieve the pain and pressure.
Pharmacists Are Moderately Satisfied With Compensation, Slightly Less With Overall Job, Survey Shows (Part 1)
Workload, work-life balance, and management continue to be the top 3 drivers of job dissatisfaction.
Watch Out for Overcorrections, Unintended Consequences
After not paying attention, looking other way for years, is the pharmacy industry letting patients down again by employing crude methods of controlled substances monitoring?
"Tripledemic" Highlights Necessity of Vaccinations
Cases of COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus are creating a so-called tripledemic.