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July 2021 Interactives: Pet Peeves
Penny pinchers, early arrivals, and more are featured in this month's Pet Peeves.
OTC Product News: July 2021
Rx Product News: July 2021
This month's products include a smart pen cap for insulin dosing, a treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia, and more.
Labeling and Packaging Issues Contribute to Dose, Quantity Errors
Companies and practitioners should take important steps to protect patients from these mistakes.
Study: Women With CAD, Heart Disease Often Go Undertreated
Women are significantly less likely than men to undergo coronary artery bypass grafting because of gender disparities in the understanding and treatment of coronary artery disease, research shows.
How Does the EUA for the COVID-19 Vaccines Work?
FDA approvals of vaccines usually take 10 to 15 years, but the pandemic necessitates emergency action.
Lifestyle Changes Can Improve Inflammatory Burden
Based on their findings, investigators said modifiable risk factors are strongly associated with C-reactive protein levels in patients with coronary artery disease.
Patients With Epilepsy Are Skeptical About Generic Antiseizure Drugs
Investigators hypothesize that concurrent symptoms of anxiety and depression may be linked to concerns about adverse events.
Clinical Pharmacology Update: Evkeeza From Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Evkeeza has been approved as an adjunct to other low-density lipoprotein cholesterol-lowering therapies to treat patients 12 years and older with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia.
Training Program Helps Pharmacists Provide Diabetes Care
APhA offers intensive certificate course on integrating education and management into practice.
July 2021 Interactives: Case Studies
How would you respond to these patients' questions?
Transition From the Pharmacy to an Office
Follow these 6 tips for making the move to a nontraditional career or role within the profession.
OTC Case Studies: Dermatitis
How would you respond to these patients' concerns?
Virtual Verification Elevates Technicians
Staying on track with immunizations means modifying workflows and reallocating pharmacy staff time.
Pharmacists Can Help Patients Manage, Prevent Migraines
This recurring condition can require more firepower than OTC pain medications offer.
Walmart Offers Unique Counseling Opportunities
Pharmacy clinical services managers administer vaccines, provide education, and serve as leaders in the profession.
July 2021 Generic Product News
This month's featured products include an ophthalmic solution, darifenacin ER tablets, and more.
Congress Introduces Bill to Legalize Ingestible CBD
HR 841 has bipartisan support, ensuring the FDA recognizes the products as dietary supplements.
Glyburide-Metformin Causes Multiple Fatalities in Car Accident
When a medication, intended for another patient, is dispensed in error, is the pharmacy liable?
UV Protection: Don’t Let Patients Feel the Burn
Many individuals underestimate the importance of protecting their skin from the sun.
Build Connections to Children With Asthma
Include pediatric patients in demonstrations and discussions to improve outcomes.
Recognizing the Signs of Diabetes Can Save Lives
Early intervention by pharmacists can help stave off condition's serious consequences.
Questions Linger Around COVID-19's Origin
Debate and discussion about the origin of the virus that causes COVID-19 have been at the forefront of global consciousness since the first cases were reported in December 2019.
If Medication Counseling Were a Drug, Plans Would Have to Pay for It
OBRA '90 reinforces a culture of "give the service away and focus on preserving the buy-sell margin of the product."
Clinical Evidence for OTC Products for Constipation