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Is Infusion Pharmacy Right For You?

The Happy PharmD

In this article, we delve into the world of infusion pharmacy, exploring salary prospects, job satisfaction, market demand, and career flexibility. Infusion pharmacy, also known as home care or specialty pharmacy, encompasses a variety of crucial medical services.

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How to help patients during medication shortages

The Checkup by Singlecare

Common drug classes that have been in short supply include: Antibiotics Electrolytes Hormone agents Chemotherapy Central nervous system drugs GLP-1 agonists What causes a medication shortage? Nevertheless, rationing is typically more common in hospitals than in community pharmacies. Many factors cause medication shortages.

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Polypharmacy and ageing

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

The EMPOWER study, 6 in Canada, targeted deprescribing of benzodiazepines by educating patients via community pharmacies, rather than doctors. Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) can be acute, delayed or anticipatory. A number of anti-emetic agents is available and olanzapine has now been added to the list.