Pharmacist Prescribing Practical and Legal Considerations
Nearly 90% of Americans live within 5 miles of a community pharmacy. This proximity, in addition to their expertise in drug therapy, puts pharmacists in a unique position to oversee and manage patients’ medications.The pharmacy profession has consistently advocated for expanding the scope of pharmacist's practice to include patient care services beyond the traditional role of dispensing. This expansion includes authorizing pharmacists to prescribe medications.. Read More »
Managing Overweight and Obese Patients
Obesity is a serious health problem and a common diagnosis in the United States, affecting over 40% of adults and 20% of adolescents (12-19 years). Obesity-related conditions include
heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and dyslipidemia, among others. Patients with obesity have annual medical costs that are $1,429 greater than those of people with a non-obese body mass index (BMI).. Read More »
Heart Failure
Heart failure (HF) is a common condition that causes significant
disability and death in the US and around the world. About
6.5 million adults in the US have HF – and despite advances in
drug and device therapies, HF was a contributing cause of 1 in 8
deaths in 2017. The estimated total cost of HF (including health
care, medication and missed work) in 2012 was almost $31 billion.
The prevalence of HF continues to rise, and is expected to
exceed 8 million people by 2030. By this time, the medical costs
of HF management are projected to reach $53 billion annually.. Read More »
