by Kristie Hayes, M.S. | Oct 12, 2013 | MEDICATIONS
Although an unpleasant topic, understanding how date rape drugs work explains why they are used by sexual predators. All date rape drugs bind to receptors in the brain to produce effects that render the victim helpless. Three date rape drugs that are most commonly...
by Brian J. Catton, Pharm.D. | Oct 11, 2013 | NEWS, PHARMACY & MEDICAL LAW
The advent of October brings fond memories of the Autumn season. People look forward to that time of pumpkin spice lattes, apple cider, harvest season, hayrides, Halloween exhibits, brisk morning jogs, the beauty of Fall foliage, and other sensual delights. Last year,...
by Pharm Psych Original | Oct 6, 2013 | NEWS, UPDATES
October is American Pharmacist’s Month, know your medicine and your pharmacist! Cidofovir Showing Promise for Resistant Cytomegalovirus RE-ALIGN Study shows increased risk of strokes, bleeds with dabigatran PTCB to introduce updated Pharmacy Technician...
by Pharm Psych Original | Oct 6, 2013 | NEWS, OUR TAKE
Victory! SB493 Signed into law recognizes pharmacists as healthcare providers in California…With a stroke of his pen, Governor Brown signed SB 493 into law on Tuesday, October 1, thus capping months of efforts to pass the legislation.
by Kristie Hayes, M.S. | Oct 5, 2013 | HEALTH & LIFE
Most of the vaccinations we get last for many years and some we only get as children. So it makes sense that people often wonder why they need an influenza vaccination every fall. The reason is because of the virus’ high mutation rate. There are three types of...
