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Pharmacists Can Educate Patients About Sun Safety

Pharmacy Times

SCAN) pilot program in community pharmacies in West Virginia. with 90 participants at underserved Appalachian community pharmacies. 3 The study results found that after the intervention, most patients had improved knowledge about the amount of sunscreen needed per application (66%; P < 01).

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The Silent War in Inpatient

RX Note

#Drafting Introduction Much of the public's perception of a pharmacist's role is shaped by their interactions in the ward and outpatient or community pharmacies. However, a significant number of dedicated pharmacists work diligently in inpatient settings, ensuring accurate medication dispensing to hospitalized patients.

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ISMP Safety Brief: Prevent Additional Patient Harm and Deaths From Accidental Daily Methotrexate Dosing

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

For example, in one case, methotrexate 15 mg once weekly was prescribed for treatment of an autoimmune disorder in an elderly patient. The community pharmacy dispensed a three-month quantity of medication but provided instructions on the label to take 15 mg (six 2.5 mg tablets) once daily.