Peripheral Arterial Disease From a Community Pharmacy Perspective
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) describes a phenomenon in which circulation to the leg is diminished due to atherosclerosis, resulting in reduced blood flow and often causing pain that can be limiting to those who experience it.
Opioid Therapy–Associated Cardiovascular Effects
In patients taking prescribed opioids, an increased cardiovascular event rate has recently been reported in older adults..
A New Approach to Managing Gastroparesis
Although there is no cure for gastroparesis, changes to the diet, along with a variety of recent and longstanding medications, can offer some relief of symptoms.
CMS Initiatives Regarding Pain-Management Issues
In 2018, CMS adopted a three-pronged approach to the public-health emergency posed by opioid use.
OTC Transdermal Analgesic Patches in Pain Management
While these products are generally safe when used according to labeling, pharmacists must be familiar with available evidence in order to help patients safely self-medicate.
Guiding Novel Neurologic Drug Approvals
The FDA’s review of drug and biological products in this medication class is critical, as a brain impairment impacts between 6.5% and 7.9% of adults in the United States.
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