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Pharmacist Spotlight: Joanna Lewis, PharmD, MBA
Fun Facts: Are Antacids Just Chalk?
Prescription: Beyfortus From Sanofi Pasteur, Inc
Pharmacy Technician Roles Are Growing and Expanding
The rapidly changing environment is creating new responsibilities for all staff, including technicians
Three Perspectives on Pharmacy Technician Retirement
Technicians can stay involved in the profession and connected with others after retirement
November 2023: Case Studies
Pharmacists Can Educate Patients About Smoking Cessation Technology Options
Free apps can help patients track cravings, monitor triggers, and stay motivated
Condition State Management: Substance Abuse
Pet Peeves: November 2023
Failure to Contact Patient Leads to Severe Health Consequences, Lawsuit
Patient sues pharmacy citing communication gaps after prescription was located
OTC Case Studies: Self-Care for Oral Health
Generic Product News - November 2023
The products include Doxycycline Hyclate Delayed-Release Tablets, Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate Capsules, Calcium Gluconate in Sodium Chloride Injection, Estradiol Tablets USP
Counsel Patients on New Antiobesity Medications
Older treatments and novel options are changing the way obesity is treated and managed
Rx Product News - November 2023
The products include Crovalimab, Dapagliflozin, Secukinumab, Roflumilast
Understand the Emergency Management Assistance Comp
This interstate agreement can empower pharmacists to respond to large-scale emergencies
Community Pharmacy Is Working to Define Itself
The business model took time to catch up to pharmacy’s potential, and community-based patient care leads the way
OTC Product News: November 2023
The products include Reserve Sleep Gummies, Menopause Stage Indicator, Organic Ashwagandha Gummies, and Precise Pain Relieving Cream.
Ensure Proper Use of Nonprescription Medications for Cold, Influenza, and COVID-19
Counseling is particularly important for pediatric patients or those with other medical conditions
Implement Strategies Now to Prevent Patient Death From Accidental Daily Methotrexate Dosing
Specifying a day of the week to take the medication could help avoid inadvertent daily dosing
Pharmacists Grapple With Questions, Confusion Around Abortion Access
Pharmacists should consult state boards of pharmacy and local, state, or national associations to understand how regulations apply to them
Queuing Customers? There’s an App for That
With the rest of the retail world catching up with pharmacy queuing, will it change customer expectations at the counter?
Pharmacists Should Help Address Social Determinants of Health
With appointment-based models in community pharmacy, researchers have noted that community pharmacies are well suited for identifying and addressing social determinants of health.