Jul 15, 2020 | Blog, The Bottom Line
July, 2020 Candidates for weight loss are people who are either: 1) obese (BMI ? 30 kg/m2); or 2) overweight (BMI ? 25 kg/m2) with coexisting conditions related to obesity (eg, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis) or certain cardiovascular risk factors (eg, prediabetes or...
Aug 16, 2021 | Blog, Patient Q&A
Question: What can I do to prevent getting COVID-19? COVID-19 is spread from person to person. Until you can get a vaccine to prevent it, the best protection is to avoid getting the virus from other people. This means avoiding crowds, wearing a mask, and practicing...
Aug 16, 2021 | Blog, Patient Q&A
Question: My doctor told me that she did not want to prescribe insulin for me, but when I got to the pharmacy, they gave me a medicine to inject. Is this insulin? There are several injected medications for the treatment of diabetes that are not insulin. A commonly...
Aug 16, 2021 | Blog, Patient Q&A
Question: What is the difference between Cannabis, marijuana and hemp? Hemp and marijuana are different names of the plant “Cannabis.” According to US Federal law, any Cannabis plant that contains less than 0.3% THC is considered hemp and anything that isn’t hemp is...
Aug 16, 2021 | Blog, Patient Q&A
Question: How do I know which vaccinations I should get? Adults need certain vaccinations throughout their lives. The recommended vaccines for adults vary based on age, existing medical conditions (if any), and past medical history. Recommendations are also based on...
Aug 1, 2021 | Blog, Rx News Connection
In May, the Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine launched a campaign called “Drive To Deprescribe: Optimizing Medication Use in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care.” Many nursing home or long-term care residents take 15 or more medications...
Jul 15, 2021 | Blog, The Bottom Line
July, 2021 Recurring themes in lawsuits against pharmacists include high-alert medications, long-acting opioids, Stevens- Johnson Syndrome, unusual and off-label prescribing, and excessive refills.High alert medications combine high risk of error with serious adverse...
Jul 1, 2021 | Blog, Rx News Connection
The number of Americans who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 is continuing to rise (153 million as of June 27th); however, many people are still reluctant to get a vaccine. A survey released in May indicated that 22% of Americans will “definitely”...
Jun 19, 2021 | Blog, Rx News Connection
Although increases in drug prices have slowed over the last several years, the upward trend has continued and 2021 is no different. What is new, however, is the number of medications that are increasing in price – this year we are seeing the largest number ever. In...
Jun 15, 2021 | Blog, Figures & Tables
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Jun 15, 2021 | Blog, The Bottom Line
June, 2021 Despite advances in treatments for diabetes, many people still struggle to reach American Diabetes Association recommended goals: an A1c less than 7% (for most adults), a blood pressure less than 140 mmHg/90 mmHg, appropriate lipid levels, and improved...
