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Vitamin D [25(OH)D] Serum Levels 09/01/2010
Definition Of Terms For Vitamin D 09/01/2010
Vitamin D Formation 09/01/2010
Daily Vitamin D Intake Recommendations 09/01/2010
Select Vitamin D - Drug Interactions 09/01/2010
Factors That Increase the Likelihood of Vitamin D Deficiency 09/01/2010
Food Sources of Vitamin D 09/01/2010
Classification of Blood Pressure in Adults 07/01/2010
Commonly Prescribed Antihypertensive Agents For Hypertension 07/01/2010
Drug Combination Recommendations for the Treatment of Hypertension 07/01/2010
Compelling Indications and Recommended Drugs For Hypertension 07/01/2010
The American Heart Association: 10 Ways to Control Your High Blood Pressure 07/01/2010
Resources For More Information On Hypertension 07/01/2010
Classification of Asthma Severity in Persons 12 Years of Age and Older 06/01/2010
Assessment of Asthma Control and Adjusting Therapy in Persons 12 Years of Age and Older 06/01/2010
Stepwise Approach for Management of Asthma 06/01/2010
Inhaled Corticosteroids for The Treatment of Asthma 06/01/2010
Potential Asthma Triggers 06/01/2010
Resources for Asthma Management 06/01/2010
Classification of Asthma Severity In Children 0-4 Years of Age 06/01/2010
Classification of Asthma Severity In Children 5-11 Years of Age 06/01/2010
Assessment of Asthma Control and Adjusting Therapy In Children 0-4 Years of Age 06/01/2010
Assessment of Asthma Control and Adjusting Therapy In Children 5-11 Years of Age 06/01/2010
Medications Used in Managing Acute Exacerbations of Asthma 06/01/2010
Priming Recommendations for Commonly Used Inhalers 06/01/2010
Asthma Device Technique Summary 06/01/2010
Examples of Potential Dietary Supplement-Anticancer Drug Interactions 05/01/2010
Metabolic Pathways for Selected Chemotherapy Agents 05/01/2010
Selected Chemotherapy Agents that are P-glycoprotein Substrates 05/01/2010
Evaluating Potential Dietary Supplement – Chemotherapy Agent Interactions 05/01/2010
Common Treatments for Hormone-Dependent Breast Cancer 05/01/2010
Anticancer Agent - Dietary Supplement Interactions Hallmark Chemotherapy Side Effects 05/01/2010
Getting Dietary Supplement Information from the Internet 05/01/2010
Resources For Dietary Supplement-Anticancer Drug Interactions Anticancer Drug Interactions 05/01/2010
Stimulant Drugs Used in the Treatment of ADHD 04/01/2010
Stimulant Adverse Effects and Their Management for ADHD 04/01/2010
Nonstimulant Drugs for ADHD 04/01/2010
Stimulant and Nonstimulant Drugs Interactions for ADHD 04/01/2010
Clinical Presentation of ADHD Across The Life Cycle 04/01/2010
Resources for ADHD 04/01/2010
Selected New Drugs 2009-2010 03/01/2010
A Brief Description of Selected New Drugs 2009-2010 03/01/2010
New Combination Products and Significant New Dosage Forms 2009-2010 03/01/2010
Resources: Sexually Transmitted Infections 02/01/2010
Appropriate Use of Condoms 02/01/2010
Medications for Sexually Transmitted Infections 02/01/2010
Drugs of Choice for Some Sexually Transmitted Infections 02/01/2010
Diabetes Update: Efficacy Comparison of Liraglutide to Exenatide 01/01/2010
Resources: Diabetes Therapy 01/01/2010
Diabetes Update: Mechanisms of DPP-4 Inhibitors and Incretin Mimetics 01/01/2010
Chronic Pain Management Resources 12/01/2009
The ABC’s of Pain Management 12/01/2009
Pain Relief Ladder 12/01/2009
Approximate Equianalgesic Doses of Selected Opioids for Pain Management 12/01/2009
Legal/Regulatory Concerns: Position of Regulators 11/01/2009
Pharmacy Law Resources 11/01/2009
The Federal Controlled Substances Act 11/01/2009
Warning Signs That Prescriptions May Not Be Legitimate 11/01/2009
Medications and Doses for the Treatment of Cold Sores 10/01/2009
Online Resources for Additional Information About Cold Sores 10/01/2009
Some Products Used for the Management of Cold Sores 10/01/2009
Selected Products Used for Cold Sores: Mechanisms of Action 10/01/2009
National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention: Recommendations for Enhancing Dispensing Accuracy 09/01/2009
Look-Alike Sound-Alike Errors with the Top 5 Brand & Generic Drugs of 2008 09/01/2009
Medication Errors: Selected Dangerous Abbreviations and Dose Designations 09/01/2009
Medication Error Prevention: Safe Labels for Community Pharmacy Prescription Vials 09/01/2009
Key Information to Convey to Patients with Each New Prescription 09/01/2009
More Resource Information To Prevent Medication Errors 09/01/2009
Recommendations for Patient Medication Safety 09/01/2009
Prevent Medication Errors: Read Your Label. Be Sure It is Right in 5 Ways 09/01/2009
Resources for Further Information for Patients on Medication Errors 09/01/2009
Units of Measure for Liquid Medications 09/01/2009
Considerations in Cytochrome P450- Mediated Interactions 07/01/2009
Metabolic Fate of Antipsychotic Medications 07/01/2009
Comparative Inhibition of CYP2D6 07/01/2009
Can SSRIs Be Prescribed With Triptans? 07/01/2009
Psychotropics - Drug Interactions and the Cytochrome P450 System 07/01/2009
Some Medications That May Cause Serotonin Syndrome 07/01/2009
Clinical Appearance and Distribution of Eczema in Infants, Children and Adults 06/01/2009
Diagnostic Criteria for Eczema in Children 06/01/2009
Stepwise Approach to Management of Childhood Eczema 06/01/2009
Resources for Eczema 06/01/2009
Relative Potency of Selected Topical Corticosteroids used in Children 06/01/2009
FDA Health Advisory for Antipsychotics in Older Adults 05/01/2009
Second Generation Antipsychotics Used to Treat Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) 05/01/2009
Risk of Serious Adverse Events from Use of Second Generation Antipsychotics in Older Demented Adults 05/01/2009
Considerations Before Starting Medication for the Treatment of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia 05/01/2009
Non-drug Approaches to Managing Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia 05/01/2009
Managing Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: Resources for Patients and Families 05/01/2009
Drug Therapy for Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia 05/01/2009
2008-2009 Selected New Drugs 04/01/2009
A Brief Description of Selected New Drugs 2008-2009 04/01/2009
Selected New Formulations FDA Approved in 2008 04/01/2009
Selected New Combination Products FDA Approved in 2008 04/01/2009
Osteoporosis Medications 03/01/2009
Medications for the Prevention And Treatment of Osteoporosis 03/01/2009
Medications for Osteoporosis Treatment and Prevention 03/01/2009
Risk Factors for Osteoporosis and Fractures 03/01/2009
Candidates for Bone Mineral Density Testing 03/01/2009
Recommended Daily Calcium and Vitamin D Intake 03/01/2009
Contraindications and Precautions for Some Adult Vaccines Administered by Pharmacists 02/01/2009
Vaccines for Adolescents and Adults 02/01/2009
Vaccines: Considerations For Pregnant Women 02/01/2009
Patient Resources for Adult Immunizations 02/01/2009
Factors That Alter PSA Levels for Prostate Cancer 01/01/2009
Luteinizing Hormone-Releasing Hormone (LHRH) Agonists for the Treatment of Prostate Cancer 01/01/2009
Experimental Treatments for Prostate Cancer 01/01/2009
Antiandrogens for the Treatment of Prostate Cancer 01/01/2009
TNM Staging System for Prostate Cancer 01/01/2009
Antiretroviral Agents for the Treatment of HIV Infection 11/01/2008
HIV Infection: Antiretroviral Agents To Avoid 11/01/2008
Online HIV Resources 11/01/2008
HIV Infection: Preferred HAART Regimens for Initial Therapy in Treatment-Naive Patients 11/01/2008
Adverse Effects and Potential Drug Interactions of Selected Commonly Used Weight Loss Supplements 10/01/2008
Common Dietary Supplement Ingredients Used for Weight Loss, Classified by Proposed Mechanism 10/01/2008
Common Dietary Supplements Used For Weight Loss 10/01/2008
Dietary Supplements Used For Weight Loss: Recent Federal Trade Commission Actions Against Weight-Loss Product Marketers 10/01/2008
Key Weight Loss Recommendations 10/01/2008
Dietary Supplements Used For Weight Loss: What is Hoodia? 10/01/2008
Antidepressants: Selected Clinically Significant Drug Interactions 09/01/2008
Diagnostic Criteria for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) 09/01/2008
Multiple Mechanism Second Generation Antidepressants for the Treatment of Depression 09/01/2008
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) for the Treatment of Depression 09/01/2008
Effect of Postmenopausal Hormones on Clinical Event Risk: Findings of the WHI Studies 07/01/2008
Non-Oral Estrogens & Combination Products for the Treatment of Menopausal Vasomotor and Vaginal Symptoms 07/01/2008
Oral Estrogens & Combination Products for the Treatment of Menopausal Vasomotor and Vaginal Symptoms 07/01/2008
Some Contraindications to Postmenopausal Hormone Therapy 07/01/2008
Terminology for Menopause- Related Therapies 07/01/2008
Non-Drug Management of Cold Symptoms 06/01/2008
Cough and Cold Management: Selected Analgesic and Decongestant Medications 06/01/2008
Cough and Cold Management: Selected Antihistamines, Antitussives and Expectorants 06/01/2008
Common Upper Respiratory Symptoms and Conditions 06/01/2008
A Brief Description of Selected New Drugs: 2007-2008 05/01/2008
Selected New Combination Products FDA Approved in 2007 05/01/2008
Selected New Drugs: 2007-2008 05/01/2008
Selected New Formulations FDA Approved in 2007 05/01/2008
Criteria for Initial Antibiotic Therapy or Observation for Children with Acute Otitis Media 05/01/2008
Drugs and Supplements Used in Sports: Commonly Abused Anabolic- Androgenic Steroids 04/01/2008
Drugs and Supplements Used in Sports: Comparison of Banned/Prohibited Substances for NCAA and USADA 04/01/2008
Drugs and Supplements Used in Sports: Examples of NCAA Banned Drug Classes 2007-2008 04/01/2008
Drugs and Supplements Used in Sports: Potential Adverse Effects of Common Performance-Enhancing Substances 04/01/2008
Drugs & Supplements Used in Sports: World Anti-Doping Agency's Definition of Doping 04/01/2008
Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia: Communicating-Counseling Tips 03/01/2008
Drugs for the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease or Other Forms of Dementia 03/01/2008
Reducing Adverse Effects of Cholinesterase Inhibitor Therapy in the Treatment of Dementia 03/01/2008
Risk Factors Linked With Dementia 03/01/2008
Suggestions for Treating Behavioral and Psychiatric Symptoms Associated with Dementia 03/01/2008
Acute Otitis Media: Facts for Caregivers 02/01/2008
Acute Otitis Media Risk Factors 02/01/2008
Antibiotic Treatment Options for Acute Otitis Media in Children 02/01/2008
ABCR Disease Modifying Drug Regimens for Multiple Sclerosis 01/01/2008
Multiple Sclerosis: Administration Recommendations for ABCR Drugs 01/01/2008
Presenting Clinical Features of Multiple Sclerosis 01/01/2008
Treatment Options for Common Symptomatic Problems in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis 01/01/2008
Some Adverse Effects of Dietary Supplements Used in the Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases 12/01/2007
What To Do When Consumers Ask About Dietary Supplement Use 12/01/2007
Some Potential Drug Interactions with Dietary Supplements Used in the Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases 12/01/2007
Resources: Dietary Supplements Used in the Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease 12/01/2007
Pharmacy Law Implications for Practice: Compounding 11/01/2007
Pharmacy Law Implications for Practice: Drug Pedigrees 11/01/2007
Pharmacy Law Implications for Practice: Patient Access to Investigational Drugs 11/01/2007
Pharmacy Law Implications for Practice: Medicaid Reimbursement 11/01/2007
Pharmacy Law Implications for Practice: The Marketing of Unapproved Drugs 11/01/2007
Pharmacy Law Implications for Practice: Multiple Schedule II Prescriptions 11/01/2007
Examples of Nonselective, Partially COX-2 Selective, and Highly COX-2 Selective NSAIDs 10/01/2007
Management Strategies for Reducing Risk of NSAID-Related Gastric Ulcer in Low, Medium and High Risk Patients 10/01/2007
Oral Drug Regimens Used to Heal NSAID-Associated Peptic Ulcers and Reduce Ulcer Risk 10/01/2007
Resources: NSAIDs and Peptic Ulcer Disease 10/01/2007
Risk Factors for NSAID-Associated Gastric Ulcer and Upper GI Bleeding 10/01/2007
Health Consequences of Smoking 09/01/2007
FDA-Approved Medications for Smoking Cessation 09/01/2007
Resource Information for Smoking Cessation 09/01/2007
Smoking Cessation Counseling Tips 09/01/2007
Ask, Advise, Refer Method for Tobacco Cessation Counseling 09/01/2007
Selected Agents for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes 07/01/2007
Selected Insulin Formulations 07/01/2007
Algorithm for the Metabolic Management of Type 2 Diabetes 07/01/2007
Non-Insulin Medications for Type 2 Diabetes 07/01/2007
Premeal Dose Conversion Table: Exubera (mg) to Subcutaneous Regular Insulin (IU) 07/01/2007
Treatment Goals for Nonpregnant Adults with Diabetes 07/01/2007
Classification of Weight by BMI 06/01/2007
Diagnostic Criteria for Eating Disorders with Descriptive Features 06/01/2007
Drugs with Evidence for Effectiveness in Eating Disorders 06/01/2007
The Eating Attitudes Test (EAT) 06/01/2007
Specialized Eating Disorder Treatment Programs 06/01/2007
Resources for Patients with Eating Disorders 06/01/2007
Eating Disorders: Commonly Abused Over-the-Counter (OTC) Laxatives 06/01/2007
Common Dietary Supplement Ingredients Marketed for Weight Loss 06/01/2007
Antibiotic Resistance 05/01/2007
Widely Used Fluoroquinolone Agents and Common Indications 05/01/2007
Prevalence of fluoroquinolone use and resistance in S. pneumoniae and E. coli in the United States 05/01/2007
Factors that Predispose Individuals to Fluoroquinolone Adverse Effects 05/01/2007
Some Drugs that Interact with Fluoroquinolones 05/01/2007
A Brief Description of Selected New Drugs 2006-2007 04/01/2007
Selected New Combination Products FDA Approved in 2006-2007 04/01/2007
Selected New Drugs 2006-2007 04/01/2007
Selected New Formulations FDA Approved in 2006-2007 04/01/2007
Oral Contraceptives FDA Approved in 2006 04/01/2007
Allergen Control Measures 03/01/2007
New International Classification of Allergic Rhinitis Symptoms 03/01/2007
Resource Information on Allergic Rhinitis 03/01/2007
Commonly Used Antihistamines for Allergic Rhinitis 03/01/2007
Nasal Corticosteroids for Allergic Rhinitis 03/01/2007
How to Use a Nasal Spray 03/01/2007
Comparative Symptom Relief with Medications for Allergic Rhinitis 03/01/2007
Stepwise Approach To Allergic Rhinitis Management In Adolescents and Adults 03/01/2007
Antiestrogens and Aromatase Inhibitors for Breast Cancer Therapy 02/01/2007
Resources for More Information on Breast Cancer 02/01/2007
Breast Cancer Warning Signs & Symptoms 02/01/2007
Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations from the American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute 02/01/2007
Prognostic Factors for Breast Cancer 02/01/2007
Factors that Increase the Risk of Breast Cancer in Women 02/01/2007
Tamoxifen Versus Aromatase Inhibitors for Breast Cancer Therapy: Major Clinical Trials 02/01/2007
Comparative Dosing of Salmeterol and Formoterol for Asthma Management 01/01/2007
Asthma Management: Highlights of the FDA Public Health Advisory Concerning the Use of LABAs 01/01/2007
Resources for Asthma Management 01/01/2007
Classification of Asthma Severity 01/01/2007
Inhaled Corticosteroids for the Treatment of Asthma in Adults 01/01/2007
Tips for Inhaler Use 01/01/2007
Stepwise Treatment Approach for Managing Asthma in Adults and Children Older Than 5 Years of Age 01/01/2007
Body Mass Index 12/01/2006
Classification of Blood Pressure in Adults 12/01/2006
Commonly Prescribed Antihypertensive Agents 12/01/2006
Compelling Indications and Recommended Drugs 12/01/2006
The DASH Diet 12/01/2006
Hypertension Management Resources 12/01/2006
Reduce Sodium in Diet 12/01/2006
Individuals for Whom Influenza Vaccination is Recommended 11/01/2006
Influenza: Resources for More Information 11/01/2006
Differences Between Influenza and the Common Cold 11/01/2006
Anti-Influenza Drugs 11/01/2006
Persons for Consideration of Influenza Prophylaxis with Oseltamivir or Zanamivir 11/01/2006
Commonly Used Analgesics for Osteoarthritis Pain 10/01/2006
Selected Combination Products for Osteoarthritis Pain 10/01/2006
Some Supplements Used for Osteoarthritis 10/01/2006
Osteoarthritis Pain Resources for Patients 10/01/2006
Some Complementary or Alternative Therapies Used for Osteoarthritis 10/01/2006
“Proximal Causes” of Medication Errors 10/01/2006
Top Drugs Most Frequently Associated With Medication Errors, 2002-2003 10/01/2006
Look-Alike/Sound-Alike Drugs (Top Ten Drugs Prescribed in 2005) 10/01/2006
Selected Error-Prone Abbreviations and Dose Designations 10/01/2006
Medication Errors Resources 10/01/2006
Common Symptoms of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy 09/01/2006
Selected Medications for the Treatment of Painful Diabetic Neuropathy 09/01/2006
Symptoms of Diabetic Neuropathy 09/01/2006
Preventing Diabetic Neuropathy 09/01/2006
Selected Treatments for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Pain 09/01/2006
Diabetic Neuropathy Resources 09/01/2006
Selected New Drugs 2005-2006 07/01/2006
A Brief Description of Selected New Drugs 2005-2006 07/01/2006
Selected New Combination Products FDA Approved in 2005-2006 07/01/2006
Selected New Formulations FDA Approved in 2005-2006 07/01/2006

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