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Acute Negative Feelings Among Adults 11/19/2009

The 2007 National Health Interview Survey for noninstitutionalized adults provides an understanding of the prevalence of acute feelings of sadness, hopelessness, worthlessness, or nervousness or that everything is an effort.


Generics Will Have Modest Negative Impact on Hypertension Drug Market Sales Through 2018 11/19/2009



IMS Predicts 4% to 6% Global Pharma Market Growth Next Year 11/19/2009



Marketing of Illegal Opioids Halted 11/19/2009



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Medications Used in Opioid Maintenance Treatment 11/19/2009

For the community pharmacist, the ability to aid in the management of opioid dependence is vital to closing the gap between treated and untreated opioid-dependent individuals.

New Leukemia Treatment Fast Tracked 11/19/2009



New Web Page Details Disposal Instructions 11/19/2009



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Pharmacologic Management of Alcohol Dependence 11/19/2009

Alcohol dependence is a serious health concern that is associated with many long-term consequences.

Pharmacy Technicians: Truth and Consequences 11/19/2009

Ultimately, it is the pharmacist's responsibility to check all prescriptions filled, and the consequences of not performing due diligence could be severe.


Smoking Bans Reduce Heart Attack Risk 11/19/2009



COMPOUNDING

Ketoprofen 2% Oral Gel 10/21/2009

Pain and inflammatory conditions of the oral cavity may be relieved with this preparation.



Vitamin E 200-IU Suppositories 9/21/2009

The key ingredient in this compound is used for the alleviation of minor skin irritations and disorders.


Gentamicin, Polymyxin, Neomycin, and Hydrocortisone in 50% Alcohol Otic Drops 8/20/2009

Swimmer's ear, a common summertime ailment, may be treated with this antibiotic preparation.


Myristyl Nicotinate 5% Topical Cream 7/20/2009

Treatment with this preparation may minimize the progression of skin damage from actinic keratoses and help prevent skin cancers from developing.

Compounding the Problem 7/20/2009

The FDA's position seems to cast aspersions on the entire compounding community.


Metronidazole 2%, Misoprostol 0.0024%, and Phenytoin 5% Topical Gel 6/18/2009

This preparation can be applied to the surface of open ulcers and wounds. 



Naproxen Sodium 100-mg/mL Injection 5/19/2009

This high-risk compound, which is used to relieve pain and inflammation, should be prepared according to stringent aseptic methods.


Ondansetron Hydrochloride 0.8 mg/mL Oral Liquid 4/20/2009

This preparation can be used for the relief of nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery.


Dexamethasone 0.2% With Tetracycline 2.4% or Metronidazole 10% Periodontal Gel 3/18/2009

This form of delivery is effective because it remains longer on the diseased area compared with rinses.


Buprenorphine 2 mg/mL Sublingual Drops 2/20/2009

This preparation can be used in patients who have difficulty swallowing pills or in those for whom other administration routes are not desirable.


Coal Tar 0.4% Alcohol Gel 1/26/2009

Psoriasis and other chronic skin conditions responsive to the primary ingredient may be treated with this preparation.


Safety Issues Are “Compounded” by Many Factors 12/15/2008

In unrelated cases that received widespread attention a few years ago, two college-aged women died after applying a pharmacy-compounded combination of lidocaine and tetracaine topical gel.

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