Using chronological age alone to implement deprescribing is not appropriate, as many nonfrail older adults would benefit from continued antihypertensive treatment.
The field of cell and gene therapies is a fascinating and complex area of drug development that has led to breakthroughs in the treatment of several types of cancer and some rare genetic disorders.
The clinic’s goal is to centralize decision-making so patients no longer have to co-ordinate their own care while coping with cancer and pregnancy simultaneously.
At BCPhA’s annual conference, Ajit Johal said pharmacists were uniquely positioned to catch patients falling through the cracks of chronic disease management and preventative care.
When I was about five years old, my parents opened their first community pharmacy. Because our home was right above the pharmacy, I grew up surrounded by prescriptions, medications, and patient conversations.
A new OCP survey finds pharmacists in corporate and franchise settings were far more likely to report pressure affecting standards of practice and personal wellbeing.
