When patients are prescribed injectable medications to self-administer at home, it is critical that they receive education from both the prescriber and pharmacist on proper injection technique, with clear verbal and written instructions on the dose volume to measure and administer, and are provided appropriate syringes, needles, and ancillary supplies (e.g., alcohol swabs) to administer the dose.

Institute for Safe Medication Practices, Horsham, PA

Patient confidentiality is a cornerstone of the professional duty owed by pharmacists to their patients.

David B. Brushwood, BSPharm, JD

Common GI complaints that can generally be managed with nonprescription treatments and self-care include belching, heartburn, indigestion, acid reflux, sour stomach, and nausea.

Beyond just naming the issues, APhA and other organizations recognize that change needs to happen in the pharmacy workplace. Workplace conditions continue to be the primary reason cited for prolonged stress and burnout submitted to the Pharmacy Workplace and Well-being Reporting (PWWR) portal, a confidential and anonymous way pharmacy personnel can report positive and negative experiences in pharmacy practice.

Loren Bonner

Pharmacists are among the most accessible health care providers, working with patients outside of traditional clinical environments and in highly visible and trafficked settings. As such, they are uniquely positioned to provide assistance to individuals who may be experiencing abuse or violence.

Elizabeth Briand

“George” had chronic constipation. But as an older adult living with advanced Alzheimer disease, he couldn’t talk to his doctors about what might be triggering the problem or work with them to help determine the best care plan.

Sonya Collins

A “wrong-drug” error in order processing is the most frequent type of pharmacy malpractice lawsuit. In some circumstances, a patient’s failure to recognize a wrong-drug error can be a defense to a pharmacy malpractice case based on what is legally referred to as “contributory negligence.”

David B. Brushwood, BSPharm, JD

About one in four adults live with a disability, according to CDC. Disabilities—whether of the body or mind, lifelong or temporary— are a universal experience that affects nearly everyone at some point in their lives.

Mickie Cathers

Tooth hypersensitivity affects 10–30% of the population, and worldwide, 30% have experienced migraine and 50% of the population suffered from headache in the past year.

On August 17, 2023, Delaware became the 50th state to pass legislation allowing pharmacists and prescribers to enter into collaborative practice agreements (CPAs) in which one or more pharmacists can provide patient care and drug therapy management services that are not otherwise permitted to be performed by a pharmacist.

Lauren Howell, PharmD