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Updated November 14, 2024. Updated October 31, 2024. Lastly, pharmacists should consider offering mail-back envelopes at no charge to provide patients with a convenient and secure alternative to other disposal options. REFERENCES 1. The impact of pharmaceuticals released to the environment. Accessed June 6, 2025. 2020;6(7):e04551.
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Published June 6, 2024. As CBD’s popularity surges, ensuring hepatic safety becomes a core component of patient care. REFERENCES Minnerd J. Even Low Doses of CBD May Elevate Liver Enzymes in Healthy Adults. MedPage Today. link] ClinicalTrials.gov. Published April 10, 2024. link] Tallon MJ, Child R.
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