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Pain Management
Women With HIV and Persistent Depression May Experience Greater Risk for Heart Disease
July 03, 2020
A new study found increased plaque buildup levels in women with HIV who also suffered from persistent depression and stress.
Study Identifies Factors Driving Higher Opioid Prescription Rates in Women
July 02, 2020
Research has found that women receive higher rates of opioid prescriptions than men; a new study identifies why that may be.
NACDS: Electronic Prescriptions for Controlled Substances Should be Mandatory
July 02, 2020
NACDS is urging the Drug Enforcement Administration to make electronic prescriptions for controlled substances mandatory.
Systematic Review Evaluates Cannabis, Cannabinoids in Palliative and Supportive Oncology Care
May 30, 2020
A systematic review of medical cannabis and cannabinoid use in oncology care demonstrated varied results.
Buprenorphine Dispensing Barriers Among Community Pharmacies in Rural Kentucky
April 29, 2020
A recent study included interviews with pharmacists in rural Kentucky counties regarding pharmacy-level barriers to opioid use disorder treatment.
NSAID-Induced Hepatotoxicity Rare, but Still Important to Note
April 13, 2020
In 2010, nearly 43 million of adults living in the United States, or approximately 20%, took aspirin a minimum of 3 times per week for 3 months or more.
Studies Examine Association Between Opioid Prescriptions and Obesity
April 02, 2020
Obesity may contribute to incident long-term prescription opioid use due to underlying pain conditions.
Opioid Overdose Deaths Decreasing
March 09, 2020
Combating the opioid epidemic is a popular cause, and many organizations, government entities, and health care groups have responded.
FDA OKs OTC Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen Combination Product
March 05, 2020
Advil Dual Action, an ibuprofen and acetaminophen fixed-dose combination, has been approved as an OTC product for pain relief.
Informed Pharmacists Can Reduce Barriers to Naloxone in Rural Communities
February 25, 2020
Regardless of naloxone availability, rural pharmacies can serve as an educational resource for individuals seeking access to the medication.