From the magazine

At Apothecare Pharmacy, patient care is personal.

It is essential to remember that not all patients have the same health needs (or the same impact on the business).

How do pharmacists feel about their role as OTC advisors in 2024? Here are just a few highlights from the survey . . .

Get the latest on insomnia treatment approaches for children and adolescents.

Patients are often unaware that benzodiazepines are the reason for their daytime drowsiness or lack of energy when combined with some of their other medications, and that a taper can lead to increased alertness, focus and energy throughout the day.

When high-risk drinking is identified, one of the first steps is to provide a brief intervention to support positive behaviour change related to alcohol use.

Due to the increased risk of ASCVD in patients with HIV, aggressive treatment with lifestyle modifications and lipid-lowering therapy are generally recommended.

Picture this: you’re filling/verifying prescriptions and you get that all too familiar pop-up that notifies you of a QT-prolongation interaction . . . how should you approach this?