U.S. Pharmacist – The Leading Journal in Pharmacy

News and Trends

Prescribed Opioids Raise Pneumonia Risk

Opioid-related research developments of interest to pharmacists.

An Overview of Naloxone for Pharmacists

Why Heart Attack Triggers Arrhythmia in Some Patients

Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke: a Review of Pertinent Guideline Updates

Understanding Cholesterol Therapy: An Update for Community Pharmacists

Ketoprofen 10%, Guaifenesin 10%, Amitriptyline HCl 3%, and Capsaicin 0.075% in Lipopen Ultra Cream Base

GASTROENTEROLOGY

A New Approach to Managing Gastroparesis

News and Trends

Opioids for Wisdom Teeth Removal Unwise?

Opioid-related research developments of interest to pharmacists.

MEDICATION MANAGEMENT

Management of Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug-Induced Hypersensitivity Reactions

Study Suggests Diastolic Heart Failure Treatment

Guiding Novel Neurologic Drug Approvals

Opioid Therapy–Associated Cardiovascular Effects

Reading Blood Pressure

News and Trends

Worsening Overdose Crisis Predicted

News and Trends

Opioids Doubling Suicides and Overdoses

Opioid-related research developments of interest to pharmacists.

CMS Initiatives Regarding Pain-Management Issues

Sleep Duration in Employed Adults

Heart Disease Risk Starts in Womb

PAIN MANAGEMENT

OTC Transdermal Analgesic Patches in Pain Management

Opioid Use May Increase Heart Rhythm–Disorder Risk

Alzheimer’s Disease: Current Treatments and Potential New Agents

News and Trends

Perils of Mixing Opioids, Benzodiazepines

Opioid-related research developments of interest to pharmacists.

Trends in Aspirin Use for Secondary Prevention of ASCVD

Heart-Related Death and Poor Sleep

Diabetes Drug Candidate to Treat Heart Failure?

Applying HIV/AIDS Lessons to the Opioid Crisis

Hospital/Health System

Managing Opioid Overdose in the Hospital Setting

Peripheral Arterial Disease From a Community Pharmacy Perspective

Study Suggests Diastolic Heart Failure Treatment

To Dose or Not to Dose?

Isradipine Compounded Oral Suspension, USP

Hospital/Health System

Pain, Agitation, and Delirium: A Review of Pertinent Guideline Updates for Pharmacists

News and Trends

Opioids Often Overprescribed for Elbow Fractures in Children

Aripiprazole 1 mg/mL Oral Suspension

Acute Cough—Does Anything Help?

Hospital/Health System

Malignant Hyperthermia: An Overview

Malignant hyperthermia must be treated rapidly to avoid fatality, and despite its rarity, healthcare facilities that use known triggering agents must be fully prepared to treat it.

Review of Rheumatoid Arthritis for the Pharmacist

Updated AFib Guidelines Tout Newer Blood Thinners

Benefits and Complications of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors

ALZHEIMER'S and DEMENTIA

Brain Changes Signal Nascent Alzheimer’s

News and Trends

Comparison of Chronic Pain and High-Impact Chronic Pain

Normal Thyroid Function Fluctuations Linked to AFib Risk?

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