News Roundup: September 18 to September 22
Your weekly roundup of the latest news from Drug Topics®.
Children With T1D Who Report Higher CGM Satisfaction Have Better Glycemic Control
The 3 most common issues associated with higher satisfaction were “makes adjusting insulin easier,” “helps to keep low blood sugars from happening,” and “makes me feel safer knowing that I will be warned about low blood sugar before it happens.”
Technology Tools Increase Patient Safety in the Pharmacy
From automated medication dispensing systems to telepharmacy services, technology can help reduce the risk of adverse patient events.
OTC Products, Oral Prescriptions Demonstrate Efficacy in Episodic Migraine
Although there were some differences in response after dosing, both OTC and oral prescriptions demonstrated statistically significant improvements in pain.
Pharmacy Organizations Establish Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day
The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) have partnered together to establish Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day, which will be observed annually on September 20, as part of Suicide Prevention Month.
Understaffing at CVS Pharmacies in Ohio Lead to Concerns About Patient Safety
The Ohio Board of Pharmacy found during several inspections that some CVS stores in the state had dirty conditions, a lack of control over dangerous medications, and months-long wait times for medications.
Exploring Challenges, Opportunities for Community Pharmacists in Tobacco Cessation
April 24th 2024By addressing integration barriers associated with implementing tobacco cessation programs in the community pharmacy, community pharmacists can “significantly impact public health by increasing access to effective cessation support,” wrote investigators.
