Why OTC counselling is so importantEvery pharmacist has at least one, if not several stories about the ‘OTC save’ they’ve made. We asked pharmacists to share their OTC counselling stories to remind us of the sometimes life-saving importance of a pharmacist’s advice. It’s time to dive into pharmacogenomicsHere’s why pharmacists should lead the way in the emerging field of precision medicine. Breaking the cycle: Lamotrigine and hormonal contraceptive interactions A qualitative study found that 51% of women taking lamotrigine were unaware of the interaction with their COCs. Is homemade sunscreen a recipe for disaster? One in three cancers diagnosed worldwide is a form of skin cancer, of which 80%–90% are attributable to exposure to UV radiation. Two new Health Canada advisories physicians and pharmacists should know about Get the info you need on these new drug-related Health Canada advisories, part of our drug news roundup for May. College budgets continue to balloon N.B. stands out with expenditures rising from $1M in 2011 to $7M today. Two new dosage forms physicians and pharmacists should know about Get the info you need on these new dosage forms, part of our drug news roundup for May. Innovators: Immunizing the world, one injection at a time If pharmacist Ajit Johal fulfills his mission, the world will be a much healthier place. Tips for incorporating new therapies for acne Novel therapies, and fresh understanding of old therapies. Editorial: It’s not ‘just’ OTC counselliing As someone who edits and writes for a pharmacy publication, it may seem strange that I am not a pharmacist. Nor do I have experience taking prescription medicines, other than the occasional antibiotic. First Previous 9 10 11 12 13 Next Last
