The OTC regulatory classification presumes that users of OTC medications will read and heed the information in the product labeling. Medications that are capable of being labeled for safe and effective use without medical supervision are classified as “OTC” rather than as “Rx Only.”

David B. Brushwood, BSPharm, JD

With growing attention on mental health, researchers continue to explore how Mental Health First Aid training influences health care providers, in particular, pharmacists’ attitudes and competency to support individuals facing mental health challenges.

Loren Bonner

A new law in Hawai’i that recognizes pharmacists as providers—and enables reimbursement for their services—is being hailed as a major victory for patients and for the pharmacy profession in Hawai’i.

Loren Bonner

Every morning, the phones start ringing, patients start walking through the door, and the hard, nonstop work of saving lives in rural Appalachia begins at St. Mary’s Faith Pharmacy in Wise, VA.

Elizabeth Briand

With pharmacies in every town, and on nearly every city block, a pharmacist is often the most accessible health professional around.

Sonya Collins

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Dysmenorrhea, defined as painful menstruation or menstrual cramps, is a frequent problem among adolescents and young adult women, with up to 93% of adolescent girls being affected. 

Mary Warner

Patients concerned about antibiotic use affecting their gut health may turn to probiotics for aid. 

Mickie Cathers

It is no wonder that GLP-1 receptor agonists have received so much attention in recent years with their demonstrated ability to help people shed otherwise stubborn weight.

Elizabeth Briand

Mosquitoes and ticks are more than just pesky pests: Their bites can lead to infections, the transmission of diseases, and allergic reactions.

Jen Hand

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) has been billing for pharmacist services provided during clinic visits since 2017.

Lauren Howell, PharmD

The appropriate duration of anticoagulation for venous thromboembolism (VTE) in the population of patients with provoked VTE and concomitant enduring risk factors (e.g., autoimmune disorders, chronic lung disease, or obesity) is unclear.

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A scientific statement published on June 13, 2025, in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology reveals the challenges that remain in treating patients with obesity and heart failure.

Kevin Willmann

A large crossover trial evaluating hospital-wide use of lactated Ringer’s solution versus normal saline found no significant difference in patient outcomes.

Aiya Almogaber, PharmD

A May 2025 analysis in JAMA Internal Medicine directly compares apixaban, rivaroxaban, and warfarin across three major U.S. insurance databases and finds that apixaban may provide the most favorable balance of efficacy and safety in routine practice for patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE).

Corey Diamond, PharmD

New research suggests that giving children with gastroenteritis a short supply of ondansetron after an emergency department (ED) visit can reduce the risk of moderate to severe illness in the days that follow.

Aiya Almogaber, PharmD

Community pharmacists suggest a “migraine product” more than 77,000 times per day, ranking as one of their most frequent OTC product recommendations. Among individuals who experience migraines, 97% currently consume either a nonprescription or prescription medication, or both.

Richard Wenzel, PharmD, CPPS; Bradley Torphy, MD; and Matthew Wolter, PharmD candidate

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