November 2013 Cough & Cold

Qsymia (phentermine and topiramate extended-release) is FDA-approved as an adjunct to diet and exercise for weight reduction in obese patients and some overweight patients.

Our monthly round-up of new prescription products.

Cleaning your desk can be less overwhelming with this organized approach.

It's time to minimize pharmacy's environmental footprint.

When a patient has a lingering cough, the pharmacist should consider mycoplasma infection-a growing problem that can cause a multitude of concerns.

Recommendations regarding OTC products for treatment of chronic dry cough, cold prevention, general symptom relief, and nasal congestion.

The 2012-2013 flu season in the United States was among the most severe in more than a decade, with 2 to 3 times the impact of a normal flu season in terms of missed work, school, and vacations, according to a Walgreens report.

The FDA has announced that it will recommend that pain-killers containing hydrocodone in combination with other drugs such as acetaminophen and aspirin be subjected to tighter restrictions.

Our editor-in-chief explores the meaning of the term "transitions of care" and how it affects the pharmacy community.

Our monthly round-up of new OTC products.

These 7 points can help guide patient counseling sessions on COPD.

As the popularity of complementary and alternative supplements continues to escalate, consumers are increasingly likely to seek advice from their pharmacists.

Patients overwhelmed by the options in these product categories will appreciate a pharmacist's guidance.