Scrubs. Lab Coat. Suit. A Pharmacist’s Attire Can Vary by Setting
October 31, 2018
An article about clothing might easily be dismissed as trivial. But research has shown that dress can be very important in the signals it sends,…
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It’s High Time We Educate Patients on Marijuana Use
- October 31, 2018
Marijuana for medical purposes is now legal in half of all states, even though it is still considered illegal at the federal level. Because of…
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Don’t Be a Ghost This Halloween – or Ever!
- October 2, 2018
Ghosting. It’s a phrase that describes a situation where someone abruptly and permanently cuts off all contact with someone else. It has in the past…
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As Celebrities Bring Notoriety to the Opioid Epidemic, Community Pharmacists Can Offer Help
- October 2, 2018
Recently, singer Demi Lovato suffered a drug overdose and was saved by using the opioid reversal medication Narcan (naloxone). Her struggle with substance abuse has…
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Ready for Flu Season?
- October 2, 2018
It will soon be time to begin immunizing patients for flu season. Is your pharmacy ready for the increase in patients and their needs? Below…
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Educating Patients on Expiration Dates
- October 2, 2018
The expiration dates on certain batches of EpiPen products are being extended four months by the FDA because of chronic shortages of the medication. The…
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Being a Pharmacist and a Manager
- August 30, 2018
Many pharmacists work in positions that require management skills, in addition to their medical skills and knowledge. Management skills that do not receive much attention…
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How the Job of Pharmacist is Changing
- August 30, 2018
As medical care moves away from the fee-for-service model to a more value-centered endeavor, the role of the pharmacist is changing too. Pharmacists are working…
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What is a PBM and What Do They Do?
- August 30, 2018
Traditionally, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) were organizations that acted as a liaison between insurance plan sponsors, such as private employers, and insurance companies. The…
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Are Patients Misusing NSAIDS?
- August 30, 2018
About 15 percent of all patients who take NSAIDS are misusing them, according to recent studies. The causes relate to the patients’ attitudes toward taking…
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