May 2018 Skin & Eye Health

Can a salesclerk working in a head shop be convicted of a criminal violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for selling misbranded synthetic drugs?

The risk of secondary events and associated risk factors were evaluated in the international 4-year Reduction of Atherothrombosis for Continued Health (REACH) Registry study.

Shiloh Apothecary opened on April 16, 2018, co-owned by Stephanie and Raymong Mathis. This independent pharmacy is a true family business.

Isolated cases of serotonin syndrome have been reported in patients using triptans and SNRIs or SSRIs.

A brown bag consult reviews a patient's medication profile and prepares to counsel her on her new antibiotic, but there are some concerns about the woman's skin and potential risk for skin cancer.

Read about circular calls, bargain hunters, and more pet peeves.

Read about the generic products featured in May.

Read about the Rx products featured in May.

Read about the OTC products featured in May.

Do some people get hooked on prescription drugs and then gravitate toward fentanyl and heroin?

Can you figure out what these prescriptions say?

Conjunctivitis, commonly referred to as pink eye, involves inflammation of the outer layer of the eye and inside of the eyelid.

From 6 million to 32 million Americans, or 5% to 10% of adults, have rosacea, but just a small fraction of those affected are being treated.

An estimated 10% to 30% of the population older than 40 years suffers from some degree of dry eye disease, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Last month, CNBC reported that Amazon is backing off plans for large-scale drug distribution and had been struggling to do business with hospitals.

All great pharmacists begin their journey in pharmacy school, but with today’s students already taking the lead as tomorrow’s health care providers, it is important to recognize the significant role that they can play in shaping the profession.