February 2 Practice & Trends OTC Hearing Aids OTC hearing aids bring opportunities for professional collaboration PT February 2023, Volume 29, Number 2 After FDA approval of OTC hearing aids last summer, pharmacies may already be stocking these items. Sonya Collins
February 7 Practice & Trends Paxlovid Pharmacists continue to face challenges with Paxlovid prescribing authority PT February 2023 Since July 2022, pharmacists have been able to prescribe Paxlovid (Pfizer) with certain limitations. Lauren Howell, PharmD
February 7 Practice & Trends Self-Care Product Survey Cough, cold, and allergy PT February 2023, Volume 29, Number 2 While there may not be a known cure for colds, we can at least reduce bothersome symptoms, improve our sense of well-being, and receive some relief.
February 7 Practice & Trends Allergies Epinephrine autoinjector myths still common PT February 2023 A November 2022 survey published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology of more than 1,000 adults with food allergies has helped shed light on the challenges patients face with epinephrine autoinjectors (EAIs). Clarissa Chan, PharmD
February 7 Practice & Trends On the Cover CDC releases new pain management guidelines, advocating tailored care for patients PT February 2023, Volume 29, Number 2 CDC’s updated guidelines on pain management are “a step in the right direction,” said Chris Herndon, PharmD, BCACP, FASHP, FCCP. Loren Bonner
February 7 Practice & Trends On the Docket When cutting costs doesn’t pay PT February 2023, Volume 29, Number 2 Rising health care costs are a concern for every health care institution. Residential assisted living facilities (RALFs) are among the health care institutions constantly looking for ways to promote efficiency and reduce costs. David B. Brushwood, BSPharm, JD
February 7 Practice & Trends Error Alert Using Vigiv for mpox? The concentration is not as it may seem PT February 2023, Volume 29, Number 2 A prescriber ordered vaccinia immune globulin intravenous, human (Vigiv–Cangene Corporation) 6,000 units/kg for a hospitalized 3.49 kg neonate (total dose of 20,940 units) with mpox-like symptoms. Institute for Safe Medication Practices, Horsham, PA
March 6 Practice & Trends On The Cover Community pharmacists prescribe and dispense Paxlovid despite hurdles PT March 2023 Every at-home COVID-19 test that leaves Moose Pharmacy in Charlotte, NC, carries a sticker bearing a QR code. Beside the code, the text reads, “Test POSITIVE for COVID-19?"
March 7 Practice & Trends Diabetes GLP-1 receptor agonists: Breaking down the hype and demand PT March 2023 For pharmacists like Candis Morello who are treating patients using GLP-1 receptor agonists, it’s been a challenging few months navigating the shortage of this class of medications.
March 7 Practice & Trends Pharmacy Techs Win–win: Permanent PREP Act declarations benefit pharmacy staff, patients, and more PT March 2023 The value in expansion and protection of pharmacy technicians’ capabilities provided by the ninth amendment to the PREP Act has been incalculable in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.