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Case Studies (May 2019)
Vaccines: There Is an App for That
These 8 apps, offered by organizations such as the pediatric infectious diseases society and the CDC, feature vaccine schedules, risks, and more.
Be Aware of Corresponding Responsibility
The law requires pharmacists to ensure that prescriptions for controlled substances are legitimate and for a true medical purpose.
OTC Case Studies: Skin and Eye Health
Four cases feature OTC products for skin and eye health.
Generic Products (May 2019)
Oral Contraceptives Are Susceptible to Several Interactions
Pharmacists play a crucial role in assessing clinical significance and severity and, when appropriate, recommending alternative therapy.
Medication Synchronization Laws Can Improve Adherence
Some states are considering and enacting legislation for programs aligning patients’ refill schedules.
Clinical Pharmacology Update: Arakoda by 60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals
What Factors Are Contributing to Drug Shortages?
The impact has been a continual struggle for pharmacies to provide adequate and appropriate patient care.
Rx Products (May 2019)
Antifungals Are Key to Fighting Fungal Infections
Pharmacists need to be dermatomycoses detectives at times, recommending biopsies for patients if necessary.
Pet Peeves (May 2019)
What's bothering you at the pharmacy?
FDA Paves Pathway for Insulin Biosimilars
The Agency Sees Potential in Generic Competition to Reduce Drug Costs for Patients With Diabetes
Painful Scripts (May 2019)
Can you read these prescriptions?
Bob's Pharmacy Stocks Its Shelves With CBD Oil
Independents, like this fictional one, have begun carrying cannabidiol products since industrial hemp was legalized, though important barriers remain.
Reaching Out: The Benefit of Treating Influenza: The Role of the Pharmacist as Patient Educator and Advocate
Strict Compliance Is Needed When Assessing Opioid Prescriptions
What is the responsibility of pharmacy staff who filled numerous prescriptions for a teenager who died of multiple drug toxicity?
OTC Products (May 2019)
OTC products features in the May 2019 Skin & Eye Health edition.
Counsel Patients About the Harmful Effects of the Sun
Brown bagging Is an essential educational and safety tool for helping maintain skin health.
The Pharmacist Role in Improving Heart Failure Care Coordination
Recognize and Prevent Tick-Borne Diseases
Although the incidence Is on the rise, pharmacists can educate patients about effective prevention strategies.
What Are Skin Cancer Risk Factors?
With summer a month away, patients are likely to ask for advice on preventing and recognizing the disease.
Pharmacists Reaching Out in Multiple Sclerosis: Integrating Digital Technology to Support Patient Care
Pharmacy Midlevels Are Around the Corner
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Using Smartphones to Make Smarter Health Care Decisions
From monitoring a patient’s diabetes to reminding individuals about their immunization status, there is, as Apple would tell you, “an app for that.”