Rural Americans, who account for about one-fifth of the population, are generally older, have higher rates of obesity and diabetes, and tend to have worse health outcomes.

Loren Bonner

The results of a recently published study suggest that despite new discounts, insulin prices substantially increased from 2012 to 2015.

Lauren Howell, PharmD

Most pharmacists fully recognize the clinical benefits of providing OTC syringes to people who use drugs, particularly in reducing transmission of HIV and hepatitis C.

Loren Bonner

On August 25, 2023, FDA announced a 1-year delay for supply chain trading partners to comply with the final enhanced drug distribution security requirements under the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), also known as track-and-trace, that were scheduled to take effect on November 27, 2023.

Mickie Cathers

Nonprescription products offer preparations to treat a wide range of disorders.

It is challenging to objectively evaluate the efficiency of health professionals. A designated task related to the provision of health care products or services may require a lengthy period of time to complete, or it may be accomplished very quickly, depending on the patient’s condition, the nature of the product or service, and the environment in which the activity is being performed.

David B. Brushwood, BSPharm, JD

Updates from FDA

For those with dry, itchy, red, or irritated eyes, nonprescription eyedrops can provide fast and inexpensive, but short-term, relief.

Mary Warner

A study published in the August 2023 issue of JAMA Psychiatry suggests that probiotics could be used to bolster the response to antidepressant treatment in patients with major depressive disorder.

Lauren Howell, PharmD

Sports and energy drinks have exploded on the scene and now crowd the shelves with bright new brands and flavors.

Mickie Cathers

In July 2023, the American Cancer Society (ACS) revised its recommendations to align with WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and other organizations to advocate for additional research on the potential association between aspartame ingestion and cancer risk.

Clarissa Chan, PharmD

Pharmacists can add norgestrel (Opill–Perrigo), a progestin-only birth control pill, to the list of reproductive health care options offered to patients.

Loren Bonner

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The Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) has recently released the second part of their guidance on the management of acute liver failure (ALF) and acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) in the ICU.

Corey Diamond, PharmD

Despite a body of continually growing evidence against the practice of aggressive BP treatment in hospitalized patients, some health systems still take an intensive approach to managing inpatient BP.

Olivia C. Welter, PharmD

Recent study findings highlight an alternative approach to combined diuretic treatment in patients with acute heart failure.

Maya A. Harris, PharmD

It is estimated that approximately 7,000 to 9,000 patients die every year in the United States due to medication errors, such as the one described in this case study.

Ronald Zentz, RPh, DDS, FAGD, CPHRM, Consulting Director, CNA Specialty Risk Control, CNA Insurance, Chicago, IL,
and Georgia Reiner, MS, CPHRM, Risk Analyst, Healthcare Providers Service Organization, Fort Washington, PA

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