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Cannabinoids receptors: popular preclinical target but banned in 137 countries

Pharmaceutical Technology

Cannabinoid-based drugs are derived from compounds found in the cannabis plant. CB1 receptors are primarily expressed in the brain and central nervous system, whereas CB2 receptors are expressed in T-cells in the immune system. However, at the federal level, cannabinoids remain illegal under the Controlled Substances Act.

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Is gabapentin an anti-inflammatory?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Sometimes, nervous system inflammation can cause or compound this nerve pain. Allergic asthma Allergic asthma is a condition in which the immune system overreacts to certain inhaled allergens, causing airway inflammation and closure. In a 2021 study, researchers reported that gabapentin helped reduce colon inflammation in animals.

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Pharmacists Provide Harm Reduction Services to Patients With Substance Use Disorder

Drug Topics

She hesitated, and I took her into our immunization room. Drug paraphernalia includes all equipment, products, and materials of any kind intended for manufacturing, using, or storing controlled substances. A couple of years ago, a patient came to the pharmacy I was staffing and asked for diabetic needles.

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To Combat Medication Errors, Proper Pharmacy Inventory Counts Are Essential

Pharmacy Times

1,2 New products are entering the market that could be poised to revolutionize the inventory counting process for pharmacists and health care providers, especially for controlled substances.

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Blood Sugar, Hashimoto’s, Ozempic, Metformin and Berberine

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Rootcology’s MTHFR Pathways supplement contains synergistic nutrients, including an activated form of folate, to support homocysteine pathways, which in turn supports detoxification, healthy immune function, ideal joint and cartilage structure, and brain and cardiovascular health. I also like Folate 5,000 Plus from Pure Encapsulations.