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February 16, 2016 Forty-three pharmacists across the country are being recognized for their outstanding contributions to the profession of pharmacy by Upsher-Smith Laboratories and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA). The 2015 NASPA Excellence... by admin | Feb 16, 2016 | Archive
February 16, 2016 People with type 2 diabetes are susceptible to cardiovascular and renal events, but health groups are divided about which antihypertensive agent offers optimal protection against associated outcomes. Some—including the American Diabetes Association... by admin | Feb 16, 2016 | Archive
February 16, 2016 A new study shows an association between proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and an increased risk of dementia among older adults. German researchers conducted a prospective cohort study using observational data on more than 73,600 patients from 2004–11.... by admin | Feb 16, 2016 | Archive
February 16, 2016 Express Scripts officials say they are carefully scrutinizing prescriptions for products made by Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, making sure the PBM’s rules are being followed. “We are looking at every single claim for their... by admin | Feb 16, 2016 | Archive
February 16, 2016 While use of osteoporosis drugs has dropped significantly in recent years following reports of serious adverse events, some experts say that the benefits of the drugs outweigh the risks for many patients. A recent report in the New England Journal of... by admin | Feb 16, 2016 | Archive
February 16, 2016 Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA), the standard of care following total knee replacement, has been improved upon with multimodal pain management strategies. While PCA can trigger constipation, nausea, vomiting, low blood pressure, and other issues,...