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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Hospital Pharmacy Career Outlook
- August 7, 2018
In the next eight years, pharmacy jobs are expected to increase by almost 18,000, according to the latest figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
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What are NSAIDS?
- August 7, 2018
NSAIDS are some of the most common pain relief drugs in the world. Some 30 million Americans use them on a daily basis. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory…
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The Community Pharmacy Role in Heart Health
- August 7, 2018
Cardiovascular disease is a huge health problem in the United States, responsible for one in every three deaths in the country. There are more than…
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Top Ten Pharmacy Magazines
- August 7, 2018
Listed below are some of the most important pharmacy magazines being published today. The listings are based in part on circulation numbers and their…
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What is a Pharmacy Technician?
- June 28, 2018
Pharmacy Technician Job Duties In brief, the job of a pharmacy technician is to assist a licensed pharmacist in the dispensing of prescription medication. Pharmacy…
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FDA Approves First Non-Opioid Drug for Withdrawal
- June 28, 2018
The FDA has recently approved the drug Lucemyra – lofexidine hydrochloride – for alleviating the symptoms associated with opioid withdrawal. The drug is manufactured by…
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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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The Potential Impact of President Trump’s Drug Pricing Policy
- June 28, 2018
President Trump is proposing to reduce drug prices by promoting greater competition within the industry, such as giving private organizations greater power to negotiate with…
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