In 2013, 16 elementary school children were hospitalized with a sudden illness. All the students were vomiting after having eaten “mints” given to them by a fellow classmate. Upon further research, these were found to be NiQuitin nicotine mints, similar in appearance to Tic-Tacs, which contained between 1.5-4 mg of nicotine per mint.
Pharmacists are likely to encounter patients seeking education on the wide variety of topical over the counter sprays and creams available to treat fungal skin conditions. These conditions vary, though the most common is tinea pedis–most commonly referred to as athlete’s foot.
Educating patients on proper and continued use of inhalers is crucial to management of COPD and asthma symptoms. Patients can forget how to use inhalers if only using them for emergencies, practice improper technique, or simply stop taking their inhaler altogether, which may lead to an emergency situation requiring a hospitalization or nebulizer treatment. Encouragement […]
Elderly patients present healthcare needs that can be addressed by your pharmacy and its staff in a variety of ways. Aging presents a unique set of challenges for patients, and pharmacies must be prepared to meet their patients’ concerns with knowledge and treatment that exceeds expectations.
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 […]
