Digital Pharmacist

MAY 25, 2023

Reduce Stress Time and time again we hear how the pharmacy profession, especially community pharmacy roles, is extremely stressful. Properly organizing medication bottles in a systematic manner where the label is visible may be a good idea.

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Communication Community Pharmacies Dosage Labelling 98

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Later, when she read the container label more carefully, she realized the capsules were suppositories meant for vaginal insertion. Community pharmacies may consider moving these products closer to the pharmacy counter to better enable pharmacists to support and educate patients on the safe use of these products.

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Community Pharmacies Packaging Labelling 52

Flip the Pharmacy

APRIL 6, 2023

While on my Community Pharmacy APPE rotation at Weis Markets I, Madison Keller , was given the opportunity to lead recruitment for a clinical trial under the supervision of my preceptor, Nicole Pezzino. They were much more responsive and inquisitive about the clinical trial than just starting with it right off the bat.

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Community Pharmacies Labelling 52

RX Note

MARCH 10, 2023

Many customers at community pharmacy only recognize their drugs by brand names. Uses and off-label use (with recommended dosage) Oral medication administration Advice to patients and Essential points, such as adverse drug reaction and role in therapy. The information is organised in following sequence (where appropriate).

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Community Pharmacies Hospitals Dosage Labelling 52

RX Note

JUNE 30, 2023

In outpatient pharmacy , we receive prescriptions from various clinics within the hospital, including general medical, surgical, ophthalmology, dermatology, rheumatology, paediatrics, neurology, nephrology and more. Moreover, this experience will be useful if you ever venture into community pharmacy later on.

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RX Note

AUGUST 25, 2024

However, at community pharmacies , customers frequently ask about supplements, such as: Are there any supplements that can improve blood circulation? John's Wort or its typical uses? In university, we often highlighted St. John's Wort when discussing potential drug-herb interactions , but rarely delved into the supporting evidence.

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RX Note

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Meanwhile, an unnecessary health risk is created in the home whereby the patient or family members may accidentally consume expired medicines or wrong drug (due to unclear or damaged labels). To estimate the price of medications dispensed to you, you may refer to this website or survey at local community pharmacy.

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Medication Dispensing Community Pharmacies Hospitals Labelling 40

RX Note

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

The remedies may provide a placebo benefit or may be labelled as homeopathic but actually contain measurable concentrations of drugs, nutrients or dietary supplements. The letters M and CM are used to represent greater dilution levels of 1000 and 10000.

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RX Note

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Laboratory analysis of some homeopathic remedies found greater amounts of Atropa belladonna (deadly nightshade, an anticholinergic agent) than claimed on the label. . * UpToDate does not recommend OTC (including homeopathic remedies) or prescription-strength topical analgesics (e.g.,

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Adverse Reactions Labelling Community Pharmacies 52

RX Note

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

To navigate this abundance, understanding the key ingredients listed on product label is crucial. Introduction The market overflows with skincare products, making informed choices a daunting task. NOTE: "Aqua" simply translates to water, a common filler ingredient.

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RX Note

APRIL 29, 2023

However, not all soap-free products are created equal , so it is important to read the labels carefully and look for ingredients that are suitable for your skin type and condition. Summary Soap-free products are a good option for people with dry or sensitive skin who want to cleanse their skin without compromising its health and function.

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pharmacy mentor

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Compliance and Regulatory Adherence Pharmacies operate in a highly regulated environment, and compliance with various laws and guidelines is paramount. UPW helps pharmacies adhere to these regulations by automating many of the compliance-related tasks.

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RX Note

JUNE 3, 2023

What are the legal requirements of labelling on a medication for a dispensed medicine by pharmacist? Community Pharmacy Cough What is the paediatric dose of bromhexine for a child aged 1 years 3 month with wet cough ? Are pharmacists allowed to sell poisons to a person under 18 years old ? Is pravastatin 20 mg stronger?

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Health and Personal Care Stores Chemotherapy Compounding Dosage 40

RX Note

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Terazosin - Off-label use in ureteral stone(s) expulsion Topical Corticosteroids - Apply thinly on the skin using fingertip unit. The information provided is meant to act as a guide and should not substitute professional clinical judgement. insulins, inhalers, GTN, transdermal patches, etc.)

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HIV Treatment and Prevention Agents Community Pharmacies Labelling Chemotherapy 58

The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 20, 2023

63] I remember dispensing ferrous sulfate most often in the community pharmacy, but ferrous gluconate and ferrous fumarate are some other examples of the types that are available over the counter. A reinvestigation using Fe-labelling and non-invasive liver iron quantification. 1989;114(4 Pt 1):657-663. Int J Sports Med.

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RX Note

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Introduction A customer walked into your community pharmacy and would like to buy some iodized salt. Strategies for sodium reduction include Make reading food labels a habit. Types of Salts Essentially, salt is sodium chloride (NaCl). It retains trace minerals which add flavour and colour.

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Community Pharmacies Packaging Labelling Diabetes 40

RX Note

MARCH 31, 2025

Oral ivermectin (not registered in Malaysia and off-label use for scabies) is another first-line recommended regimen, however only for patients weighing more than 15 kg. Permethrin 5% is the drug of choice for patients 2 months old due to its low toxicity and high efficacy and is generally well tolerated.

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Ramblings of a pharmacist

OCTOBER 26, 2022

To all external observers, the medication looked legitimate – it bore a normal label, it was the right size, the product tracing documentation was received in good order. Biktarvy® and other HIV drugs are generally labeled to “dispense in original packaging” so the pharmacist never broke the seal on the bottle.

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