A new shingles vaccine will dramatically reduce your chances of developing the painful condition.
On Oct. 20, 2017, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Shingrix for adults 50 and older to prevent shingles, also known as zoster or herpes zoster. The research shows that it is more than 97 percent effective compared to a placebo.
Over the past several decades, information technology (IT) has had a huge impact on the lives of millions of people. Many industries, including the pharmaceutical industry, have embraced new technologies; forward-thinking pharmacies now rely on automated information processing, automated prescription refills, and apps that provide drug information. While some people may fear that technology may replace pharmacist functions and be impersonal, they actually are helping to bolster efficiency and raise the standard for pharmaceutical care. These technologies enable routine and repetitive tasks to be performed with consistent accuracy that can still be tailored to individual needs.
Atkinson’s Pharmacy is proud to unveil our new brand standards, including updated logos and a completely new digital experience for our customers and partners.
More and more people today are looking for the best ways to help concentrate better during the day. People are working longer hours and days, have more to do each day and continually struggle to make it through each day…
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By: Ed Silverman Over the past decade, there has been a noticeable shortage of prescription drugs containing controlled substances, such as narcotics and stimulants, causing difficulties for both patients and physicians. Doctors have to scramble to find alternatives and, sometimes, patients…
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women As women enter menopause, the circulation of progesterone and estrogen in their bodies is reduced. To counteract that phenomenon, more women are turning to Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). The hormones used in such…
Case Study: Open Wound Burn After Radiation – PCCA PracaSil™-Plus A 75-year-old Caucasian woman presented with burns on the front and back of her right shoulder after multiple (30) sessions of radiation therapy. An open wounddeveloped on the burned area, causing her severe…
In the traditional treatment of chronic pain, sustained pain remission is rarely achieved by oral systemic medications alone due to their dose-limiting adverse effects. In our experience, chronic pain is treated safely and effectively with topical medications, and local prescribers have been utilizing topical analgesics…