Drug Topics August 2020

Levodopa/carbidopa is currently the gold standard for controlling motor symptoms associated with Parkinson disease.

Why do we pharmacists buy generics from foreign manufacturers? The answer is pure and simple: the cost.

Caregivers of children with ADHD can choose from an increasing number of treatments that can be customized.

In the era of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), pharmaceutical compounding is as vital as ever.

Workplace conditions can affect both pharmacist and patient safety.

A Kawasaki-like inflammatory disease has affected children who have coronavirus disease 2019.

Focus on best practices and implement new technology to safeguard against security breaches.

Pharmacists should counsel patients on how taking steps now can prevent certain cancers later.

Keep up-to-date on flu vaccine options and counseling considerations, especially as coronavirus disease 2019 continues to strike.

The COVID-19 crisis poses unique challenges for managing controlled substances in hospitals.