By Cynthia Reilly, B.S. Pharm., Director of the Practice Development Division for the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Warfarin is a commonly prescribed anticoagulant (blood thinner). It is used to prevent clots caused by an abnormal heart rhythm, after a heart attack or stroke, or following surgery. More
By Lakesha Butler, Pharm.D., BCPS, Clinical Assistant Professor, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy
Medications are not the only means of improving your health. Simple lifestyle changes can have a measurable, positive effect on your health. More
By Melissa Ortega, Pharm.D. candidate 2010, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Have you noticed how many shelves at your local drugstore are taken up these days by vitamins and herbal
supplements? More
By Elaine Lindsay Twedt, Pharm.D., BCPS, CACP, AE-C
People who speak English as a second language often find life in the U.S. to be confusing, as they struggle to understand both the written and spoken word. More
By Demetra Antimisiaris, Pharm.D., CGP, FASCP
Did you know that the length of a typical doctor’s office visit is shrinking? Doctors are now only spending about seven minutes on average with each patient. More
By Gina Ryan, Pharm.D., BPCS, CDE
My brother-in-law recently asked me if he could take Aleve (naproxen) and Motrin (ibuprofen, Advil) together. Apparently, he pulled a muscle while trying to relive the glory days of his college football playing. More
By Mike Berger, Pharm.D.
In my job, I frequently come across situations that show why it’s so important for patients to tell their doctors, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers about the prescription... More
By Kathy Crea, Pharm.D., BCPS
If you have ever been admitted to a hospital as a patient, you probably received medications while you were there. Did you ever wonder where these medicines came from...More
By Mike Worsham, D.Ph., MHA
Have you ever received a hospital bill and wondered why the medications you were given during your stay seemed to cost more than the same medications purchased from your community pharmacy? More
By Gina Ryan, Pharm.D., BPCS, CDE
When a doctor, nurse, or pharmacist asks you if you are taking your medications for a chronic (long-lasting) condition, it’s important that you answer honestly. More
By Elaine Lindsay Twedt, Pharm.D., BCPS, CACP, AE-C
Recently, I was reviewing medications with a patient. He had a vial containing a 3-month supply of tablets with instructions to "take ½ tablet daily." I looked inside the vial and said, "Uh oh... More
By Marlaine Mance, Pharm.D., BCNSP
Have you ever been hospitalized and discovered that your hospital doesn’t stock the specific name-brand medication you take at home? That’s because most hospitals don’t have the space or the financial ability to stock all FDA-approved medications...More
By Alania Pendarvis, Pharm.D
In my work, I often run across patients who are confused by the in’s and out’s of the complicated federal Medicare prescription drug program...More