Patient Compliance

Asking the right questions, providing the right answers

A recent review highlighted the emerging role of pharmacogenetic screening for the prevention of severe cutaneous adverse drug reactions (ADRs) such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) and hypersensitivity syndrome reaction (HSR).

Developing close relationships with patients is not only the best part of my job, it’s the part my patients tell me is most important to them.

Actemra: first IL-6 receptor inhibitor for RA; BuTrans: first once-weekly transdermal opioid; Onsolis: opioid buccal film for breakthrough cancer pain; Victoza: first GLP-1 analogue for type 2 diabetes

Nasal congestion—which results from swollen tissues and blood vessels in the lining of the nose—is one of the most common physical complaints.

Moisturizing is the secret to healthy skin.

This fall, 125 pharmacies, 300 pharmacists to begin providing medication management services as part of demo project.

Association encouraging pharmacists, patients to reiterate importance of pharmacy services to government.