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Brain Health Watch
PT staff discusses health outcomes involving SABI, reduced vascular function, and OBA.
Pet Peeves — Brought To You By The Sassy Pharmacist
Interactive Case Studies
Postnasal Drip
Experts answer questions to help provide relief for those suffering with postnasal drip.
Expanding Tech-Check-Tech Will Move Pharmacy Into the Future
Product verification allows technicians to practice at the top of their license and frees pharmacists to interact with patients.
Continuous Glucose Monitoring Technology Continues to Rapidly Expand
Some devices are being sold OTC for individuals without diabetes to track their health.
Promoting Medication Safety Improves Health Outcomes
Pharmacists should provide guidance on issues such as proper drug disposal and potential drug interactions.
Pharmacist Sues Former Employer, Alleges Employment Discrimination
Selection of a different candidate to manage a national nuclear pharmacy chain spurs gender-based discrimination lawsuit.
The Rise of AI in Pharmacy Practice Presents Benefits and Challenges
Pharmacists must carefully consider safety concerns and patient privacy.
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act Aims to Improve Prior Authorization Process
Legislation would place emphasis back on patient health rather than on cumbersome, time-consuming paperwork.
Do Pharmaceutical Brand Colors Affect Consumer Buying Decisions?
A company’s choice of color for branding and logo design may impact how consumers feel about the brand and could influence buyer decision-making.
Brenzavvy From TheracosBio
The approval carries the limitation that bexagliflozin may increase the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis in patients with type 1 diabetes.
July 2023 Generic Product News
This months generic product news includes Nitisinone capsules, Prednisolone tablets, Carboprost Tromethamine injections, and Methsuximide capsules.
Avoid Errors by Checking Patients’ Medications Lists
Inaccurate information, miscommunication during transition points can have dire consequences.
July 2023 OTC Product News
This months OTC products include brain fuel, SPF 50 mineral sunscreen, women's ensemble, and kids SPF 50 gentle lotion sunscreen.
Akorn Bankruptcy, Shortages Are Disrupting Patient Access to Generic Medications
Mounting concerns about availability of cancer drugs raise questions about the current supply
Tips to Help Patients Manage Hypertension
Identification is key: this silent disease can lead to complications.
Constipation: When Should Patients Self-Treat or Seek Medical Care?
Chronic or recurring episodes can lead to other complications.
Nonhallucinogenic Psychedelics Can Help Manage Mental Health
Further research and regulatory changes are needed, but psychedelic medicines may be able to treat or even cure mental illness in the future.
Mental Health Issues Affect Pharmacists as Well as Patients
A Triple Threat? Changes to 340B May Add to DIR “Double-Dip” Headwinds for Community-Based Pharmacies
Without intervention, this may be the tipping point that causes mass closures of pharmacies.