Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : JAPhA
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J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) · Jan 2013
ReviewClass-wide REMS for extended-release and long-acting opioids: potential impact on pharmacies.
To provide an update on the recently approved class-wide risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS) for extended-release (ER) and long-acting (LA) opioids and to discuss the potential impact on pharmacy practice. ⋯ Although the changing requirements for prescribing ER/LA opioids will not have a direct effect on pharmacist workflow, the pharmacist-patient interaction remains critical for overall risk reduction with this class of medication.
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J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) · May 2012
Review Meta AnalysisOTC polyethylene glycol 3350 and pharmacists' role in managing constipation.
To define constipation, assess the pharmacist's role in identifying and treating constipation, and review clinical evidence for the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350 (MiraLAX-Merck Consumer Care), an osmotic laxative now available over the counter (OTC), across a variety of patient populations routinely encountered in pharmacy settings. ⋯ Pharmacists can play an important role in managing constipation with OTC agents. Compared with other available OTC agents, PEG 3350 can be recommended to patients suffering from constipation on the basis of a large body of clinical evidence supporting its efficacy and safety, as well as the high patient acceptance shown for its palatability and once-daily dosing.
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J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) · Nov 2010
ReviewCloser look at autism and the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine.
To educate pharmacists regarding the hypothesis that the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is linked to the development of autism. ⋯ The evidence presented does not show a causal relationship between the MMR vaccine and autism. Myths presented to potentially support any relationship between the MMR vaccine and autism have not been proven. Expert testimony refuting initial scientific theories has led to Supreme Court decisions that do not support a link between the MMR vaccine and autism. Pharmacists and all health care providers are responsible for informing and educating parents and families regarding this information so that they can make informed decisions about immunizations.