Adherence to a medication regime following hospitalization for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a crucial predictor of a patient’s survival rate. Medication adherence for this condition is typically very low, as it requires patients to take multiple medications per day. A typical medication regime may include up to five different prescriptions daily.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the highest killer of men and women in the United States. Many clients are electing to take a proactive approach to their heart health by taking a supplement that claims to improve vascular health. Pharmacists should check a client’s prescription history to ensure that there are no drug interactions present. Managing […]
Approximately 2.7 million people over the age of 40 are affected by glaucoma and its symptoms daily. The National Eye Institute estimates that the number of individuals with glaucoma will increase by 58% to 4.2 million in the year 2030. As much as 40% of vision can be lost without a person noticing any significant […]
The number of medications available for managing cold and flu symptoms can be overwhelming for many patients that enter your pharmacy during this peak illness season. The plenitude of products may be confusing to patients that have a pre-existing medical condition, such as high blood pressure. Pharmacists and their staff can be valuable educational resources […]
Taking aspirin before bed may help your pharmacy patients with cardiovascular disease. A recent study has discovered that hypertension patients who took aspirin at night had better control of their blood pressure than those who continued to take their medication in the morning.
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Healthcare personnel who get flu shots during flu season are less likely to use sick days for flu-related symptoms, says new research conducted by the Respiratory Protection Effectiveness Clinical Trial. The trial examined the results from 1,077 health care providers, which were conducted at various outpatient sites throughout the country. Pharmacies can do their part […]
Throughout the years, the amount of medications prescribed to adult clients has increased. This has led to an increase of children being exposed to and poisoned by medications intended for adult treatment regimes. Pharmacists must do their part to educate their clients on how to best keep medications away from children, and help to ensure […]
