How to Handle Prescriptions You Don’t Agree With
September 30, 2019
When it comes to dispensing prescription medication, pharmacists play a special role as the final gatekeeper in the process. They are the safeguard against errors….
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Alcohol and Your Meds: Tips for Consulting Your Patients
- September 23, 2019
The interaction of drugs and alcohol is a particular concern when dealing with older patients who are generally taking a variety of medications for a…
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New Pharmacy Certification: ASHP Emergency Medicine Certificate
- August 1, 2019
The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) has developed a new program to help pharmacists care for emergency room patients. The aim of the program…
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How to Eliminate Confusion When Rx Packaging and Concentrations Change
- June 6, 2019
In this article, Rx relief explains how to eliminate confusion when packaging and concentrations change.
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A Pharmacist’s Role in Skin Care for the Summer
- June 28, 2018
Community pharmacists can play a major role in helping patients maintain healthy skin. From giving advice about the best sunscreen to the risks of overexposure,…
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Study Shows That Ibuprofen Could Reduce Smokers’ Risk of Death
- May 31, 2017
If you are a smoker, you may want to consider taking ibuprofen on a regular basis. Short of quitting smoking entirely, taking the anti-inflammatory…
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Eating These Foods Can Have Medicinal Effects
- November 30, 2016
Everyone knows diet is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. What you eat can make a big difference in the prevention and management…
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Classifying Different Types of Insulin
- November 2, 2016
Diabetes in the United States has been exploding, increasing from 26 million in 2010 to 29 million in 2012 alone. More than 200,000 people under…
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Are Your Patients Altering Medication Because of Cost?
- April 9, 2015
The cost of drugs has gone up rapidly in the United States. Even generic drug prices are climbing significantly. As a result, more patients are…
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Handling an Angry Patient
- March 5, 2015
Occasionally, working as a pharmacist or pharmacy technician, you are going to encounter someone who is angry about something. When confronted with such a person,…
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