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There are many tasks that a pharmacist is responsible for each day. Pharmacists are some of the most accessible members of the healthcare team, as individuals can seek their advice quickly and easily, even without an appointment.

Hospital pharmacist-led approach can reduce antibiotic use

In small, community hospitals that don't have resources for a dedicated staff to oversee the proper use of antibiotics, turning to staff pharmacists showed promise in a model study conducted by Duke Health.

18 Aug 2019

Among hurdles for those with opioid addictions: Getting the drug to treat it

Louis Morano knew what he needed, and he knew where to get it. He made his way to a mobile medical clinic parked on a corner of Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood, in the geographical heart of the city's overdose crisis. People call it "the bupe bus."

16 Aug 2019

New guidance helps pharmacists decide which patients should use pill organizer

Researchers at the University of East Anglia have developed guidance to help prescribers and pharmacists decide which patients should use a pill organizer.

8 Aug 2019

New model for ICU pharmacists resolves common dilemma for hospitals

A new team-based model for intensive care unit pharmacists, developed by Rutgers and RWJBarnabas Health System, resolves a common dilemma for hospitals and improves care for critically ill patients.

6 Aug 2019

Three primary care organizations win Ascensia’s Type 2 Diabetes Remission Accelerator competition

Three primary care organizations have today been announced as joint winners of a competition to enable healthcare professionals to offer free access to an award-winning behavior change platform, the Low Carb Program, for a select group of their patients living with Type 2 diabetes.

23 Jul 2019

How the Eastern Cherokee took control of their health care

Light pours through large windows and glass ceilings of the Cherokee Indian Hospital onto a fireplace, a waterfall and murals.

22 Jul 2019

NHS England pilot paves way for new smartphone-based UTI test

WOMEN who suspect they have a urinary tract infection will be able to access fast-track testing and treatment — without seeing a GP — as part of a ground-breaking NHS England pilot scheme being trialed in 38 ‘Pharmacy First’ branches across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

19 Jul 2019

Some pharmacists fail to adhere to therapeutic guidelines, highlights study

As the role of pharmacies in providing front-line public health services grows, a QUT study has raised concerns that some are not adhering to therapeutic guidelines when distributing pharmaceuticals.

19 Jul 2019

Common medications can masquerade as dementia in seniors

By all accounts the woman, in her late 60s, appeared to have severe dementia. She was largely incoherent. Her short-term memory was terrible. She couldn't focus on questions that medical professionals asked her.

18 Jul 2019

Study explores pregnancy-related adverse events associated with acne medication

Isotretinoin (also known by its former brand name as Accutane or Roaccutane) is an extremely effective acne medication that can help patients whose severe acne has not responded to other drugs.

17 Jul 2019

New virtual gaming platform developed for pharmacy education

Education Management Solutions, LLC, a leading innovator of simulation management technologies, today announced a groundbreaking new virtual gaming platform for pharmacy and clinical therapeutics education.

16 Jul 2019

Role of hospital and health-system pharmacists in drug therapy monitoring

As hospitals look for ways to stem the opioid crisis, a survey of health-system pharmacy directors released today found that most large health systems have active stewardship programs to prevent the misuse of opioids -- with pharmacists playing a key role in detecting drug diversion and identifying strategies to encourage appropriate opioid prescribing.

4 Jul 2019

How black pharmacists are closing the cultural gap in health care

After a health insurance change forced Bernard Macon to cut ties with his black doctor, he struggled to find another African American physician online. Then, he realized two health advocates were hiding in plain sight.

27 Jun 2019

Cedars-Sinai pharmacist offers advice for safely discarding unused medications

Every year, millions of Americans misuse or abuse prescription medications, sometimes leading to emergency room visits, addiction or even death. The problem has worsened amid the ongoing opioid crisis.

27 Jun 2019

Interaction between antidepressants and opioid pain medication contributes to lesser pain relief

Common antidepressants interact with the opioid pain medication tramadol to make it less effective for pain relief, according to a study from University Hospitals.

26 Jun 2019

Exposure to chemical weapons results in lifelong physical and mental ill-health

People exposed to chemical warfare agents often incur chronic damage to their lungs, skin and eyes, for example. They also frequently succumb to depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts. This is shown by research on survivors from the 1988 gas attacks against Kurdish Halabja in Iraq.

25 Jun 2019

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Hospital pharmacist-led approach can reduce antibiotic use

Among hurdles for those with opioid addictions: Getting the drug to treat it

New guidance helps pharmacists decide which patients should use pill organizer

New model for ICU pharmacists resolves common dilemma for hospitals

Three primary care organizations win Ascensia’s Type 2 Diabetes Remission Accelerator competition

How the Eastern Cherokee took control of their health care

NHS England pilot paves way for new smartphone-based UTI test

Some pharmacists fail to adhere to therapeutic guidelines, highlights study

Common medications can masquerade as dementia in seniors

Study explores pregnancy-related adverse events associated with acne medication

New virtual gaming platform developed for pharmacy education

Role of hospital and health-system pharmacists in drug therapy monitoring

How black pharmacists are closing the cultural gap in health care

Cedars-Sinai pharmacist offers advice for safely discarding unused medications

Interaction between antidepressants and opioid pain medication contributes to lesser pain relief

Exposure to chemical weapons results in lifelong physical and mental ill-health

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