Many pharmacists and schools of pharmacy do community outreach, making connections with the community and improving healthcare delivery for those who really need it. Here…
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They are called orphan drugs, and they are used to treat rare medical conditions. Many more of these types of drugs are coming on…
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You probably have seen the sign outside your neighborhood pharmacy, “Flu vaccinations offered here.” Community pharmacies have now become the venue of choice for most…
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Medication adherence has become an increasingly important issue in healthcare. Patients who do not adhere to their medication schedules are costing insurers, pharmaceutical companies, and…
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Deprescribing is a term that refers to the reduction or elimination of medication that could actually be causing harm to a patient, or a medication…
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Drug misuse is widespread around the country, according to a national laboratory testing company. About half of all those tested by the company had combined…
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As a professional pharmacist, you may have thought about becoming a preceptor, but were unsure whether it would be worthwhile pursuing. Pharmacists who are preceptors…
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It’s no secret that drug costs are going up, sometimes by a lot. Not only is there an impact for the patient, but hospitals across…
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Pharmacists are playing a greater role in the management of chronic disease treatment. At a recent conference of pharmacy professionals, pharmacists learned how they can…
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It may not happen often, but there are times in dispensing medication when an error is made and the error affects the patient. In cases…
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