The FDA has recently announced the approval of a new drug used to treat relapsing multiple sclerosis. Manufacturer Biogen Idec Inc. announced their peg interferon beta-1a injection, known as Plegridy, received approval as a treatment option for relapsing forms of MS. By attaching a polyethylene glycol molecule to the interferon beta-1a, it extends the medication’s […]
While most people know October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, few also know it is Healthy Lung Month. As a pharmacist, you can help your patients learn more about how to keep their lungs healthy and strong, providing extra education throughout October.
Recently, the Missouri Department of Mental Health approved pharmacists to step into the role of psychiatric care provider. The decision has created a more efficient community treatment team. Since community psychiatry involves reaching out to people wherever you find them (at home, in restaurants, even under bridges) to provide care and support, it is difficult […]
Clinical pharmacist Candis Morello serves as the director of San Diego Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Diabetes Intense Medical Management (DIMM) clinic. With her counseling, veterans with a history of type II diabetes are learning how to improve their condition.
Photo courtesy of the Drug Enforcement Administration Do you have unneeded or expired medications lingering around in your home? This Saturday, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will be hosting its National Drug Take-Back Day to collect unwanted, unneeded, or expired medications free and anonymously. We at RPh on the Go encourage you to take part […]
Steve Sidell is the Director of Quality Assurance and Compliance at RPh on the Go. He began his career as a pharmacist prior to joining RPh on the Go 15 years ago. He is an avid biker, with about 37 years of fitness, sport, and transportation cycling under his belt. A little over a week […]
If there was an emergency in your local area right now, would you be ready? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) want you to focus on being ready for anything at anytime – and that’s what September is all about. 2014 is the 11th year for the National Preparedness Month – sponsored by […]
In June, Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. announced FDA approval for their medication Jublia, or efinaconazole. The topical solution is approved for the treatment of toenail onychomycosis as a result of either Trichophyton rubrum or Trichophyton mentagrophytes.
