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Difference between Prescription vs Non-prescription drugs

FADIC

These medications are typically stronger than OTC drugs and can only be used by the intended person to treat a specific medical diagnosis. OTC drugs typically treat conditions that are easy to self-diagnose, such as headaches, colds and allergies, and can be purchased at grocery stores, drug stores, convenience stores and supermarkets.

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How Amazon could Disrupt Pharmacy Services

The Digital Apothecary

Personally, I haven't seen this much attention in awhile about pharmacy since PillPack made strip-packaging of medications mainstream three-years ago, and am quite eager to see if this is really going to change the current paradigm of pharmacy services. Which, to be honest, is a thing right now.

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Pharmacists Can Now Dispense Mifepristone Under Updated REMS Program

Birth Control Pharmacist

This update is expected to alleviate the burden on patients and make medication abortion care more accessible. This revision to the REMS program is a step in the right direction for reproductive health access. Record the NDC and lot number from each medication package dispensed in the patient’s record.