May 2021

This month's featured products include dapagliflozin, naloxone hydrochloride spray, and short ragweed pollen allergen extract.

How should pharmacists help these patients?

Pharmacists should counsel patients periodically to ensure correct usage for better disease and treatment management.

Pharmacy team members can provide educational resources, strategies to kids to promote safety.

Occupational exposure to certain medications and long hours standing may increase risk.

The FDA has approved Verquvo (vericiguat; Merck) tablets for adults with chronic heart failure.

Treatment options include medications and recommendations to improve hygiene.

Pharmacists can play a vital role in testing to improve medication outcomes in different practice settings.

Collaboration with academic centers expands clinical services to help support health care goals.

Supplies of the critical rescue medication for asthma attacks were close to depleted at many hospitals amid COVID-19.

But in real-world situations, such as when a bystander administers naloxone, there are gray areas.

When patients report pharmacy errors, respond with empathy and transparency to avoid alienating them.

Case studies include recommendations for eye pain and allergy relief.

When lifestyle changes fail, medication becomes necessary to decrease chances of maternal and newborn complications.

COVID-19 vaccines used these messenger molecules, and the future possibilities are exciting.