Updates from FDA

APhA Staff

Now that COVID-19 pandemic precautions are lifting and people are gathering once again, cold and flu cases are on the rise. Since many individuals will come into pharmacies searching for OTC products for relief, pharmacists will be receiving many questions.

Clarissa Chan, PharmD

One out of three transgender individuals have had a negative experience at a medical visit, according to the most recent statistics that date back to 2015. Twenty-three percent don’t engage in medical care due to fear of mistreatment, and 25% to 55% have issues with insurance covering their care.

Loren Bonner

Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is a perennial plant traditionally used for hundreds of years to treat a wide range of ailments, from joint and muscle pain, eczema, arthritis, gout, and anemia to dandruff, scurvy, and even snake bites. More recently, nettle is being used to address the early stages of an enlarged prostate, UTIs, hay fever, osteoarthritis, sprains and strains, tendonitis, and even signs of aging. Are there really 101 uses for stinging nettle?

Mickie Cathers

Summer is much more enjoyable without flies, mosquitos, gnats, or other insects in our outdoor spaces. What’s also important is protecting ourselves against diseases caused by mosquitos and ticks such as the Zika virus and Lyme disease.

Mary Warner