Patients Turn to Pharmacists for OTC Recommendations--April 2009
The American Pharmacists Association pushes for patients to seek pharmacist guidance in selecting OTC medications.
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Oxycodone Shortage Leaves Pharmacies in Short Supply--March 2009
A large-scale recall of oxycodone is a real pain for pharmacies and patients.
Ailing Economy Fuels Growing Need for Free, Reduced Rxs--March 2009
As the country faces an ailing economy, free prescription drug programs are seeing an influx of demand.
Rx Information for Patients: Too Much, Not Enough, or Just Plain Inconsistent?--March 2009
The FDA and others in the industry are looking at ways to provide patients with the most informative and consistent prescription information possible.
WV Pharmacists Want Malpractice Suit Protection--February 2009
West Virginia pharmacists and pharmacy students are appealing to legislators to be covered as health care providers under malpractice protection.
Pharmacist Follow-up Decreases Rehospitalization--February 2009
Patient education and pharmacist follow-up upon hospital discharge can prevent future admissions and emergency department visits, according to a study.