2020 brought exponential change to the world of retail pharmacy (and not all of it Covid-related). So, what will things look like as we’re getting on with our new world?
Helping patients understand why and how things work as well as supporting them through the reimbursement process can provide relief for those with many concerns and result in possible coverage of necessary medications.
A growing body of research is demonstrating that therapeutic carbohydrate restriction, one form of Therapeutic Nutrition, can improve metabolic function and even put type 2 diabetes into remission.
The old saying “nothing remains constant except change itself” must have been written by someone well-versed in the day-to-day operations of retail pharmacy.
The recovery of the greatest global health pandemic of our time has been made possible by countless professionals. We celebrate and honour each and every person who has contributed to solutions. Front line medical professionals have been rightfully lauded. And in this most deserved recognition, there is one group that seems to be overlooked, the pharmacist.
There is a marked need for pharmacy awareness campaigns to address the stigma around opioid use and naloxone, and for health care professionals to close this gap through comprehensive patient education.