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COVID-19 Contributes to the Broken Supply Chain of Parenteral Opioids
There has been much discussion among healthcare clinicians regarding lack and diminishing availability of opioids fueled by COVID-19 and related…
PHARMACISTS as PROVIDERS beyond COVID-19
During the throes of a COVID-19 pandemic that has caused hundreds of thousands of people to suffer, escalating death tolls,…
Only I (and hydroxychloroquine) Can Fix It
The comedian David Steinberg once referred to President Ronald Reagan as “the Popeil Pocket Fisherman President.” When asked to explain,…
Reducing Inflammation with Natural Food Products
There are several types of inflammation: acute, chronic, systemic and localized. Acute and localized is when you get injured, and…
Co-dispensing Naloxone with Tramadol
We have previously opined on appropriate use of naloxone in the hospice setting and the questionable policies of some nursing…
Is naloxone availability and use appropriate for the hospice setting?
As healthcare professionals it is important to advocate for ethical, responsible (safe), and quality care for patients. Involvement of the…
Methadone Regulation; The Dual Diagnosis of Pain & Addiction
When it comes to prescribing methadone for pain or addiction, an important consideration may lead you that old adage; Which…
Not-So-Fun in the Sun: Treatment and Prevention of Sunburn
SPF, or Sun Protection Factor, is a number used to predict the amount of UVB rays deflected from the outer…
Opioid Absorption and Options Following Gastric Bypass Surgery
Please welcome this important guest post by Student Pharmacist Megan A. Gerken, under the direction and mentorship of Dr. Jacqueline Cleary……