The Food and Drug Administration has approved a recommendation that naloxone, the opioid overdose reversal drug commonly known as Narcan, be made available over the counter without a prescription.
Mar 30, 2023
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Can pharmacists be valuable allies for victims of intimate partner violence (IPV)? Can they identify victims, assess the danger they're in and help them find the right resources?
Mar 22, 2023
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A shortage in ADHD medication, like Adderall and Concerta, is making some users get creative with their treatment. But some remedies might be unsafe.
Mar 2, 2023
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When testing determines that a patient who was thought to be allergic to penicillin actually is not, the warning is expected to be removed from their charts and pharmacy records.
Feb 14, 2023
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A UCLA-led study provides the first scientific evidence that brick and mortar pharmacies in northern Mexican tourist towns are selling counterfeit pills containing fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine. These pills are sold ...
Feb 2, 2023
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is associated with anemia or iron deficiency among children, according to a study published online Dec. 26 in Diagnostics.
Jan 31, 2023
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New research from Boston Medical Center found that enhancing pharmacy services for patients with high levels of health care utilization did not lead to reduced hospital admissions and emergency department visits. Published ...
Jan 9, 2023
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Two major pharmacy chains, CVS and Walgreens, plan to offer abortion pills in states that do not have restrictions that would prevent dispensing the medications.
Jan 6, 2023
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An award-winning scheme that saw community pharmacists support patients to understand the benefits of being jabbed against COVID-19 and overcome initial hesitancy proved hugely successful, new research by an expert from Kingston ...
Nov 28, 2022
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New research has found community pharmacists provide contraceptive information but described lacking the necessary resources and support to be able to provide quality contraceptive counseling.
Nov 21, 2022
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