We’ve all heard the statistic: Approximately 90% of Americans live within 5 miles of a pharmacy. That fact backs up the important argument that pharmacists are the most accessible health care provider and should therefore receive patient care authorities that would benefit all stakeholders.

Rachel Balick

Pharmacists sometimes get caught in the middle between prescribers who insist that their opioid prescriptions be honored, and regulations that require pharmacists to decline suspicious opioid prescriptions.

David B. Brushwood, BSPharm, JD

Loperamide misuse and abuse is on the rise with some individuals consuming high doses in an attempt to self-manage their opioid withdrawal symptoms or to achieve a euphoric high.

Maria G. Tanzi, PharmD

The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) continues to track the errors that have been reported from the currently authorized COVID-19 vaccines.

Loren Bonner

Is there more to the conversation about the risk of falls in older adults that pharmacists and other health care providers might be missing out on?

Loren Bonner

Updates from FDA

The use of α2-adrenergic agonists (A2As), like guanfacine and clonidine, in preschool-aged children with ADHD has been on the rise, even though little data support safety and effectiveness for these medications in this patient population.

Clarissa Chan, PharmD

Use of fluticasone furoate nasal spray on an as-needed basis for patients with moderate-to-severe, persistent perennial allergic rhinitis yielded similar improvements in nasal symptoms compared with scheduled once daily use, according to findings of a recent randomized controlled trial.

Maria G. Tanzi, PharmD

Results of a new pragmatic trial called ADAPTABLE will give clinicians and their patients with heart disease more to discuss when it comes to the right dose of aspirin needed to prevent another heart attack or stroke.

Loren Bonner

Among the many collateral effects of COVID-19, the pandemic has exacerbated the mental health crisis in the United States. For some, the global shutdown interrupted ongoing mental health care. For others, the stress and isolation triggered new mental health issues.

Sonya Collins

A significant number of men and women experience hair loss. Up to 80% of white men and 40% to 50% of white women are affected at some point in their lives.

Daniel L. Krinsky, RPh, MS

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is one of the most popular natural health products available. Commonly used in salad dressings, sauces, and food preservation, ACV has recently gained acceptance as a dietary supplement. It has been touted as an appetite suppressant, digestive health aid, and immune system boost and studied in treatment of obesity, diabetes, and problems related to hair and skin, among many other conditions. But are these health claims backed by science?

Mickie Cathers

Pharmacists at Detroit Medical Center (DMC) led a research study that could help patients achieve targeted trough concentrations of vancomycin while at the same time reducing a pharmacist’s workload.

Loren Bonner

While the ASHP Foundation’s annual pharmacy forecast is not intended to be an accurate prediction of future events, it’s right on the ball for 2021.

Loren Bonner

Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, the evolution of therapeutic options to treat hospitalized COVID-19 patients was happening at a rapid clip. Many clinicians expressed feeling like they were practicing in the dark.

Loren Bonner

What was once a relatively small selection of OTCs has expanded into more than 80 classes of OTC medications at any given pharmacy. However, this convenience is not without its drawbacks.

Corey Diamond, PharmD

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The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) typically meets three times each year (February, June, and October) to review vaccine-related scientific data and vote on recommendations. In addition, vaccine-specific work groups meet throughout the year to review evidence and develop policy options for ACIP’s consideration.

Miranda Wilhelm, PharmD

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