Postdischarge adverse drug event risk is amplified by frequent medication changes, formulary substitutions, and insurance coverage gaps, with wide variability in published incidence estimates and ...
“What’s this drug, Dad?” I held up a colorful capsule from his pill box as we were packing for a family vacation. “I have no idea,” he shrugged. I urged him to clarify the mystery medication with his ...
Simple Yet Effective Ways To Manage Medication Schedules For Older Adults Safely: Managing medicines for seniors can be tough ...
Medications to manage your lupus can be overwhelming, but it’s important to remember that your local pharmacist can help. In this episode of The Expert Series, we speak with Dr. Marcia Mueting, CEO of ...
Older adults, especially those managing multiple chronic conditions, are more likely to face complex drug regimens. The use of five or more drugs (called polypharmacy) is common in this age group. As ...
Hospital pharmacies are tasked with the impossible job of managing medication throughout the entire hospital. The operating room (OR) and other procedural areas tend to be the most difficult to manage ...