Let's get cigarettes out of pharmacies!
In recent years we have witnessed the withdrawal of "fen-phen," Baycol, Vioxx, and other medications from the market because of safety concerns. It is an interesting (but deadly) paradox that we as a society have such little tolerance for the risks associated with the use of medications, but somehow we consider acceptable the continued availability and promotion of a product that has been responsible for millions of deaths from lung cancer, heart problems, and other disorders-cigarettes!
Q&A: Pharmacist-Led Diabetes Management Transforms Patient Care and Clinical Outcomes
June 28th 2025An ambulatory care pharmacist program in Washington State dramatically improved diabetes management by reducing A1c levels, increasing medication adherence, and providing comprehensive patient education.
