How to Handle Complaints About Rising Medication Costs
November 30, 2018
The high and ever-increasing cost of medications is becoming a real issue for some patients. In the U.S. in 2018, patients spent more than $350…
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Tips for Building Strong and Loyal Patient Relationships
- October 31, 2018
Many pharmacists believe that building good relationships with patients should be their top priority. It takes some time and effort, but it is worth it….
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How Generic Combination Drugs Are Reducing Spending
- October 31, 2018
Replacing brand name drugs with their generic counterparts can save Medicare hundreds of millions of dollars a year, according to recently published research. The researchers…
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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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