For pharmacists, from Drug Topics: News and features for pharmacists about OTC medications and related subjects
November 3, 2009
By:Drug Topics staff
Schnucks Markets plans to get customers into its pharmacy departments with the addition of EyeSite vision-screening kiosks. Thirty kiosks were recently added to its grocery stores in the St. Louis area.
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November 3, 2009
By:Dana K. Cassell
More than 60 million Americans experience heartburn at least once a month, and at least 25 million suffer on a daily basis. A Nielson study reported early in 2009 announced that 94 percent of patients are satisfied with their OTC remedies. The study estimated that OTC medications annually save patients an average total of $174 each in office visits and medication costs. Because of fewer patient visits top physicians, the study attributes $757 million in annual savings to the U.S. healthcare system.
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October 8, 2009
By:Drug Topics staff
A survey of new Rx, new indications, new generics, and new OTC
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October 8, 2009
By:Dana K. Cassell
The products pharmacists discuss most often with patients are oral pain-relief products, lip balms, and cold-sore preparations, according to an exclusive Drug Topics survey of pharmacists.
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September 4, 2009
By:Thomas H. Clarke Jr., JD, MS, Frederick S. Mayer, PharmD, MPH
Manufacturers, promoters, and sellers of dietary supplements are prohibited by law from making claims to treat or cure illness or disease, or their symptoms. Pharmacists should encourage patients to check with medical professionals before commencing use of any dietary supplement.
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September 4, 2009
By:Dana K. Cassell
Caused by herpes simplex virus type 1, cold sores, also known as fever blisters, are highly contagious and are present throughout the U.S. population in epidemic proportions. Because the stress of the new school year weakens the body's defenses and triggers cold-sore episodes, September may be called the start of the cold sore "season."
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September 4, 2009
By:Drug Topics staff
A survey of new Rx; new indications; new generics; and new OTC
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September 4, 2009
By:Alaina Scott, Senior Editor
Walgreens recently announced the release of its Specialty Pharmacy State of the Industry report. Keep reading to find out more.
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