Caution must be taken when recommending OTC products for pregnancy-related symptoms.
Polyisoprene condoms are as effective as those made from latex or polyurethane.
According to a recent survey of pharmacists, more than 60% of OTC
recommendations sought by the public involved cough and cold products.
Patients should use sunscreen to protect themselves from harmful UV radiation, because there’s no such thing as a healthy tan.
Dry or red eye, allergic conjunctivitis, and foreign bodies in the eye are secondary ocular conditions common in older patients.
To successfully help seniors make appropriate nonprescription drug choices, it is essential for pharmacists to correctly assess their symptoms.
OTC products are recommended for a wide variety of minor aches and pains, making it a complex market for the average patient.
Although nonprescription products are of no use in treating this common childhood condition, the pharmacist should be prepared to answer the parent’s questions.
When used as directed, nonprescription cough and cold products can be
safe for the pediatric population, and a pharmacist's counseling is
integral to ensuring that they are being used safely and at appropriate
doses.
The pharmacist is on the front lines of pharmaceutical care when patients need assistance with minor health conditions.
Providing durable medical equipment (DME) can develop into a lucrative and rewarding aspect of a pharmacy's total patient care role.
Community pharmacists field hundreds of self-care questions yearly on the topic of pain management...
Obesity is a medical condition that is highly resistant to therapeutic interventions.
Strains, sprains, and other musculoskeletal problems are extremely common.
The potential number of interactions between nonprescription products and psychotropic medications is difficult to estimate due to the number of OTC products and the immense probability that many will interact with psychotropics.
Obesity is a medical condition that is highly resistant to therapeutic interventions.
According to the National Institute for Aging, quackery is at an all-time high.
First OTC Weight Loss Drug Now Available in Stores GlaxoSmithKline's alli (orlistat), the only FDA-approved weight loss product, recently hit shelves in pharmacies, grocery stores, and mass merchandisers nationwide.
During much of the 20th century, cigarette smoking was tacitly and even overtly romanticized.
Acne vulgaris is a common skin disorder, affecting 40 to 50 million people in the United States.
Community pharmacists can influence how OTC medications should be used and, in many instances, which products are actually purchased by patients.
The pharmacist is often asked about dermatologic conditions.
Herpes simplex labialis, also known as cold sores, is a common cause of perioral discomfort.
Pharmacists are in a unique position within the health care community.
In 2005, an estimated 20.8 million people in the United States had diabetes mellitus.