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Posted: May 7, 2022

Safe for patients to switch generic levothyroxine products, study says

Levothyroxine

Despite continued debate, practice guidelines state that adult patients with hypothyroidism should consistently use the same levothyroxine product. But a new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine could make the case for a revision.

Loren Bonner

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Posted: May 7, 2022

Top questions pharmacists are getting about COVID-19 tests

COVID-19 Tests

FDA has been warning consumers not to use several home tests, because they are not FDA-authorized or approved for distribution or use in the United States.

Clarissa Chan, PharmD

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Posted: May 7, 2022

Pharmacists get familiar with tools and resources for social determinants of health and diabetes

SDOH

Pharmacists are primed to address social determinants of health (SDOH) in patients with diabetes.

Loren Bonner

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Posted: May 7, 2022

Test to Treat: not as helpful as it seems

On The Cover

During President Biden’s state of the union address in early March 2022, he announced the launch of the “Test to Treat” initiative as a way for patients to get tested for COVID-19 and, if the result is positive, receive prompt treatment. What followed has been a whirlwind of debate about the initiative and whether or not it actually improves access to the people who need it most.

Johanna Taylor Katroscik, PharmD

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Posted: Apr 7, 2022

Time for a change: Respond to patients’ error concerns with empathy and honesty

Error Alert

The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) regularly receives reports from consumers that describe unprofessional and at times callous responses from pharmacists when errors or potential errors are brought to light.

Institute for Safe Medication Practices, Horsham, PA

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