Crossword Challenge

Across

  8   Long, for short
  9   Plant oil used in throat lozenges
10   Roof of the mouth
11   Mild form of seborrheic dermatitis on the scalp
12   Tretinoin, for example
14   With 20 down, may benefit from some psychedelic agents
16   Org. that credentials pharmacy technicians
17   Reproductive gland
18   Blood donation unit
19   Caused by a lack of healthy red blood cells
21   Nasal symptom associated with a cold or flu
23   Type of trial used to test drugs before they come onto the market
26   Free
27   Amounts owed by a patient when purchasing an insurance-covered medication or service
28   Vaping device, for short

Down

  1   Commonly used medicine for nerve pain
  2   Biotin, thiamine, and riboflavin, among others
  3   Prefix meaning “different”
  4   Acetic, amino, or ribonucleic _______
  5   Reacted to the sight of a needle, maybe
  6   Ancient military hub
  7   Key part of a sphygmomanometer
13   Bone marrow offerer
15   NSAIDs and physical therapy can help this
17   Eye condition that can be treated with latanoprost
18   Apes
20   See 14 across
22   Swallow
24   Restrooms, in London
25   Curved structure behind the pupil

Solution is available online at pharmacytoday.org.