Pharmacist's Letter

May 2019 Issue

Tell Patients the Latest News About Aspirin for CV Protection

Patients will continue to turn to you with questions about daily low-dose aspirin for cardiovascular protection....

Resources

Chart: The Truth About Aspirin
Other: A Note From Your Pharmacist: Aspirin for Primary Prevention of CV Events
Patient Education: Aspirin and Your Heart
Guideline: Guideline on Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, 2019 ACC/AHA

Expect Spravato to Have a Limited Role for Resistant Depression

You'll hear buzz about new Rx Spravato (sprah-VAH-toh, esketamine) nasal spray for treating adults with resistant depression....

Dispel Fears About Using Beta-Blockers in Patients With COPD or Asthma

Alerts still pop up when beta-blockers are used in patients with COPD or asthma....

Balance Risks and Benefits of Antithrombotic Combos in Atrial Fib

Antithrombotic combos for patients with atrial fib PLUS a coronary stent are a moving target....

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Opioid Resource Hub

Handling Prescriptions Written for Self or Family

Pharmacist's Guide to Osteoporosis

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CE & Training

Health Screenings in the Pharmacy

The Pharmacist’s Role in Promoting Oral Health

Comparing Over-the-Counter Options for Allergic Rhinitis

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An injectable medication for treatment of postpartum depression

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May 2019 Issue

Tell Patients the Latest News About Aspirin for CV Protection

Resources

Expect Spravato to Have a Limited Role for Resistant Depression

Dispel Fears About Using Beta-Blockers in Patients With COPD or Asthma

Balance Risks and Benefits of Antithrombotic Combos in Atrial Fib

Editor's Picks

Opioid Resource Hub

Handling Prescriptions Written for Self or Family

Pharmacist's Guide to Osteoporosis

CE & Training

Health Screenings in the Pharmacy

The Pharmacist’s Role in Promoting Oral Health

Comparing Over-the-Counter Options for Allergic Rhinitis

Med Updates

Popular Charts

Popular Patient Education Handouts

May 2019 Issue

Tell Patients the Latest News About Aspirin for CV Protection

Resources

Expect Spravato to Have a Limited Role for Resistant Depression

Dispel Fears About Using Beta-Blockers in Patients With COPD or Asthma

Balance Risks and Benefits of Antithrombotic Combos in Atrial Fib

Editor's Picks

Opioid Resource Hub Handling Prescriptions Written for Self or Family Pharmacist's Guide to Osteoporosis

CE & Training

Health Screenings in the Pharmacy The Pharmacist’s Role in Promoting Oral Health Comparing Over-the-Counter Options for Allergic Rhinitis

Med Updates

Popular Charts

Popular Patient Education Handouts

Opioid Resource Hub

Handling Prescriptions Written for Self or Family

Pharmacist's Guide to Osteoporosis

Health Screenings in the Pharmacy

The Pharmacist’s Role in Promoting Oral Health

Comparing Over-the-Counter Options for Allergic Rhinitis