A “wrong-drug” error in order processing is the most frequent type of pharmacy malpractice lawsuit. In some circumstances, a patient’s failure to recognize a wrong-drug error can be a defense to a pharmacy malpractice case based on what is legally referred to as “contributory negligence.”

David B. Brushwood, BSPharm, JD

About one in four adults live with a disability, according to CDC. Disabilities—whether of the body or mind, lifelong or temporary— are a universal experience that affects nearly everyone at some point in their lives.

Mickie Cathers

Tooth hypersensitivity affects 10–30% of the population, and worldwide, 30% have experienced migraine and 50% of the population suffered from headache in the past year.

On August 17, 2023, Delaware became the 50th state to pass legislation allowing pharmacists and prescribers to enter into collaborative practice agreements (CPAs) in which one or more pharmacists can provide patient care and drug therapy management services that are not otherwise permitted to be performed by a pharmacist.

Lauren Howell, PharmD

Mental health and psychiatric conditions affect millions every year. Within the prison system, inmates’ mental health conditions are compounded by limited providers, lack of access, and complexity of care.

Ariel L. Clark, PharmD

Until this fall, COVID-19 vaccines have been free for everyone in the United States regardless of insurance, finances, or immigration status. But HHS has now phased out that program, and COVID-19 vaccines have transitioned to the commercial market.

Sonya Collins

For years, some pharmacists have been working in collaboration with health care providers in models that generate revenue through the delivery of various Medicare services. The most common example of this is pharmacists who deliver chronic care management (CCM) services to patients who meet the qualifications.

Loren Bonner

There are many options to treat most bothersome symptoms for children. For some women, nonprescription drugs are first-line options to treat uncomplicated vaginal infections, and patient preference is preferred in product selection.

Updates from FDA

Roughly 12% of pediatric patients are prescribed psychotropic medications, with vulnerable populations—such as those in foster care—prescribed these medications at even higher rates.

Loren Bonner

Results from the ASPREE randomized, double-blind clinical trial, which were published in the July 2023 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine, validated the concept that aspirin at low doses may cause damage to the GI tract.

Clarissa Chan, PharmD

For many people, GI issues can cause significant disruptions to their daily lives. Belching, abdominal bloating, and distention are some of the primary symptoms that cause discomfort and can lead patients to seek care with a gastroenterologist.

Olivia C. Welter, PharmD

As health concerns over anxiety and stress levels have grown in recent years, sales of ashwagandha have also soared as demand spiked for supplements addressing mood and stress.

Mickie Cathers

As any parent or teacher knows, children of all ages are likely to catch a cold at least once over the course of cold and flu season, whether from their siblings, neighborhood friends, or classmates.

Mary Warner

In the United States, approximately 2.4 million people are living with the hepatitis C virus (HCV), including more than 65,000 in Washington state.

Elizabeth Briand

Bringing together an electronic health record (EHR) system, an infusion smart pump library, and an I.V. infusion policy to share consistent information can be a challenge for any large hospital system.

Corey Diamond, PharmD

COVID-19 illness with bacterial coinfection can be difficult to identify because coronavirus presents similarly to bacterial infection.

Emily Albers, PharmD

There are an estimated 100,000 to 300,000 OTC products on the market in the United States.

Kelly L. Scolaro, PharmD

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