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Flu Vaccines Are a Go

Pharmacy Times

History and evolution of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices — United States, 1964-2014. Pharmacists should continue to monitor policy changes, political conjecture, and a new lawsuit brought by physician groups to be prepared to dialogue with patients. 2 REFERENCES Smith JC, Hinman AR, Pickering LK. Morb Mortal Wkly Rep MMWR.

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Pharmaceutical Compounding Calculations, Part Two–Bulk Drugs

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Pharmacist weighing chemical | Image Credit: © Kzenon - stock.adobe.com Performing calculations for the formulation of pharmaceutical dosage forms and related preparations is a key activity in compounding. Calculating the active moiety amount for compounding follows. Pluta Nishant B. The medication order identifies the active moiety.

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A Review of Oral Cephalosporins for Common Outpatient Infections

Pharmacy Times

Practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of skin and soft tissue infections: 2014 update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America. 2014 Jul 15;59(2):e10-52. link] Stevens DL, Bisno AL, Chambers HF, et al; Infectious Diseases Society of America. Clin Infect Dis. doi:10.1093/cid/ciu444.

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Opioid statistics, 2025

The Checkup by Singlecare

Semi-synthetic opioids are scientifically modified versions of these naturally occurring compounds. Addiction Science & Clinical Practice , 2014) Preventing opioid misuse Preventing opioid misuse is a collective effort from individuals, healthcare systems, and government policy. Examples include heroin, oxycodone , and hydrocodone.

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GLP-1s Lower Mortality, Neurodegeneration Risks

Drug Topics

image credit: Edugrafo / stock.adobe.com READ MORE: Q&A: How Advancements in GLP-1s, CGM Impact Insulin Management Since the approval of liraglutide (Saxenda) for weight-loss in 2014, 2 the demand for GLP-1s among patients with either diabetes or obesity has skyrocketed.

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9 Sneaky Thyroid Toxins Hiding in Your Home

The Thyroid Pharmacist

In 2014, I suffered a sudden flare-up of my Hashimotos after starting to use a new lipstick. Reduce Your Exposure While there are BPA-free plastics available, glass storage containers and mason jars are a better choice for food storage (the BPA-free plastics may still contain other compounds that are just as harmful). Springerplus.

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Company profile: NeoImmuneTech

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By enabling strong CD8 T-cell infiltration in cold tumor tissues, NT-I7, a compound developed by NeoImmuneTech, is capable of promoting a microenvironment that contributes to clinical efficacy, when combined with a CPI. Dr Se Hwan Yang, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer, founded NeoImmuneTech in January 2014. Creation: Jan.