Browsing: pharmacist

Most health providers are well-intentioned and caring. But they’re also often lacking the time, resources, and supportive systems they need to be more careful about medications. If you’re an older adult, or if you’re involved in the medical care of an aging relative, what can you do?

Nearly half of all people with a chronic disease such as diabetes, high blood pressure, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)…

About four out of 10 patients believe the leaflets that accompany prescription medications exaggerate side effects and only a third…

“Take two and call me in the morning.” Of all the words and phrases in the medical world, this is…

Americans spend about $1,000 on prescription drugs a year on average — not to mention OTC drugs. Getting the lowest price…

Can you cut pills in half? What do you do with unused, expired medicine? MedShadow’s founder Su Robotti asks Registered…

1. You don’t need an appointment to talk to your pharmacist. 2. Pharmacists are one of the most trusted professionals…