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5 Ways to Better Counsel Patients with Cancer at Your Pharmacy

Digital Pharmacist

New cancer cases diagnosed annually in US Cancer deaths in US in 2022 As many community pharmacies are taking on a more patient-centered approach in recent years, pharmacists have an opportunity to better incorporate cancer management initiatives into their practice. Vaccinations can be given before, during, and after chemotherapy.

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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. For example, when older patients who meet the inclusion criteria attend for scheduled appointments, the receptionist prompts the GP to perform a medication review.