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Posted: Mar 7, 2024

Insect bites and stings

OTCs Today

With springtime fast approaching, certain “critters” will make their presence known via bites and stings. Insect bites and stings are common, and anyone who spends time outdoors is at risk.

Daniel L. Krinsky, RPh, MS

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Posted: Mar 7, 2024

Iron

On The Shelf

Iron, a mineral that is naturally present in many foods, added to some food products, and available as a dietary supplement, is an essential component of hemoglobin and myoglobin, two proteins that supply oxygen for metabolism.

Mary Warner

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Posted: Mar 7, 2020

Coadministering vaccines: Focus on influenza and herpes zoster

Vaccines

Older adult patients presenting for both the influenza and recombinant herpes zoster vaccine can receive these vaccinations together, according to CDC.

Maria G. Tanzi, PharmD

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Posted: Mar 7, 2020

CDC releases 2020 immunization schedules for adults and children

Immunization Update

Both the adult and the child and adolescent 2020 immunization schedules are now available on CDC’s website following the release of the new recommendations from CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

APhA staff

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Posted: Mar 7, 2020

Gabapentin misuse, need for pharmacist diligence on the rise

Gabapentin

Toxicologists, health care practitioners, and others are noticing an alarming trend as physicians have begun prescribing fewer opioids: Gabapentin prescriptions and subsequent misuse of the painkiller have increased.

Loren Bonner

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