The Changes in Sunscreen Labeling

July 1st, 2011 by admin

Recently the US Food and Drug Administration released significant changes in labeling requirements for sunscreen products. Are you providing the right information to your patients when they ask?
FDA on Medscape

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Can Venlafaxine Treat Menopausal Hot Flashes?

May 13th, 2011 by admin

Antidepressants have been studied as alternatives to estrogen therapy for management of vasomotor symptoms.
Medscape Pharmacists

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Patients Less Likely to Fill "Dispense as Written" Prescriptions

March 29th, 2011 by admin

Patients are less likely to fill prescriptions when their doctors specify that generics can’t be substituted for brand name drugs, according to a new study.
Reuters Health Information

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Are You Prescribing Unapproved Drugs?

March 3rd, 2011 by admin

Some drugs that are currently on the market have never been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Why Is the OGTT Used in Pregnancy?

February 28th, 2011 by admin

Diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus requires use of oral glucose.
Medscape Pharmacists

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Safe Use of Drugs Requires Reports From Clinicians

February 17th, 2011 by admin

The Safe Use Initiative is taking aim at adverse drug events and seeks input on safety issues encountered by frontline clinicians.

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How Should Enoxaparin Be Dosed for VTE Prevention?

February 15th, 2011 by admin

How do you define “higher” prophylaxis doses of enoxaparin?
Medscape Pharmacists

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Herbal Supplements: Talking With Your Patients

February 2nd, 2011 by admin

Herbal supplements are freely available and presumed to be safe, but there can be more to the story. What should you tell your patients?
Journal for Nurse Practitioners

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Measuring the Impact of Medicare Part D Coverage on Enrollees

January 7th, 2011 by admin

How have beneficiaries fared under the Medicare Part D plans so far?
Medscape Pharmacists

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Reality and REMS — Are You APPRISEd of the Situation?

December 14th, 2010 by admin

Not knowing about REMS could hurt your patients … and you.
Medscape Pharmacists

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Reality and REMS — Are You APPRISEd of the Situation?

December 14th, 2010 by admin

Not knowing about REMS could hurt your patients … and you.
Medscape Pharmacists

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Vitamin D Supplementation: An Update

November 12th, 2010 by admin

How much vitamin D is enough?
U.S. Pharmacist

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