Straight Talk





Ethics and Honesty Are Top Priority 5/22/2012

As exhibited by the annual Gallup poll, rising above other professions in ethics and honesty is a top priority for pharmacists.

Disney’s Pharmacy Solution 4/23/2012

Pharmacies would do well to adopt the principles of this institution’s successful, people-centered management style.

Why the FDA Matters 3/20/2012

The agency is still vital to this country’s health and well-being.

Cruisin’ for Drugs 2/17/2012

Pharmacists should advise patients to be wary of counterfeit drugs being sold on the Internet and in foreign “drug stores.”

It’s Not Only About the Money 1/20/2012

Medication cost is not the only factor that contributes to poor compliance and adherence.

1-800-222-1222 12/20/2011

The number of young children hospitalized or seen in the ER for ingesting a potentially toxic dose of medication has risen dramatically.

Now It's Your Turn 11/16/2011

Pharmacists have actively answered the polls posted monthly on our Web site.

The New Vision of Pharmacy 10/19/2011

Pharmacy practice has transformed into a more clinical and patient-centered role.

No Shortage of Blame 9/20/2011

Drug shortages have silently, but steadily, risen to critical levels.

Sushi, Pharmacy, and Vending Machines 8/19/2011

Are the innovative services some stores are offering to attract customers appropriate to pharmacy's image?

Like a Broken Record 7/20/2011

Pharmacies are rated as one of the top three businesses in providing customer service.

The War Against Retail Pharmacy 6/20/2011

Pharmacist consultation on patient compliance and adherence is the future of pharmacy and must be embraced now.

The Painful Truth 5/18/2011

It’s becoming more difficult to distinguish patients who are abusing opioids from those who have legitimate chronic pain.

We Are Not Alone 4/20/2011

Pharmacists must be vigilant about enforcing HIPAA privacy regulations.

A Crime Magnet 3/18/2011

Retail pharmacies are targeted for theft because of their accessibility and inventory of narcotics.

If We Can Land a Man on the Moon, Why Can't We Cure Cancer? 2/18/2011

A richly detailed new book provides insight into the intricacies of this complicated disease.

The Price Is Always Right 1/20/2011

There are pitfalls to jumping from one pharmacy to another based on prescription cost alone.

Fake Drugs Are Real 12/17/2010

Counterfeit medications are increasingly widespread, highly profitable, and dangerous.

Patient Care Is Not a Myth 11/17/2010

Pharmacists should be aware of both the physical and emotional conditions of their patients.

It Really Is a Small World 10/20/2010

Pharmacists worldwide are active participants in their countries’ health care systems.

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