AstraZeneca was encouraged by the article "Compounding Pharmacies Come Under Attack" (April 18), as it highlights potential dangers associated with pharmacy-manufactured medications, including the lack of assurance to patients and physicians that these drugs are safe and effective. We commend Drug Topics for highlighting this growing issue.
Examining Trends in Long-Term Opioid Use, Importance of Pharmacist-Physician Collaboration
March 27th 2024At APhA 2024, 2 posters looked into how collaboration between physicians and community pharmacists is crucial when it comes to opioid prescriptions, and current opioid use patterns among older adults.