Compounding pharmacy recalls 6 months of products

Franck’s Compounding Pharmacy in Ocala, Fla., announced last week that it is recalling all sterile human and veterinary prescriptions that were distributed from November 21, 2011, to May 21, 2012. » More

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Helping your patients control persistent asthma

Working in partnership with patients and physicians, pharmacists can help ensure optimal control of this common disease.

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Study: E-prescribing increase helps adherence, costs

The number of physicians and clinicians using e-prescribing increased by 67% in 2011 and they filled 75% more medication orders electronically, according to a new downloadable report by Surescripts, which operates a nationwide network connecting the computer systems of physicians and pharmacies. » More

CDC proposes expansion of hepatitis C guidelines

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is proposing an expansion of its current hepatitis C risk-based guidelines to include a simple, one-time blood test for anyone born from 1945 through 1965. » More

Text messages increase medication adherence rate

The first large-scale U.S. study linking medication adherence and text message reminders showed improved adherence rates for patients with diabetes and heart conditions. » More

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