Meghan Ross

In many circumstances, pharmacists are not allowed to administer an epinephrine injection (EpiPen) unless the patient presents a prescription. However, one patient is doling out praise for a pharmacist who recently provided an EpiPen without a prescription while he was experiencing anaphylactic shock. A chef in Northern Island named Aaron McDonald was having lunch one Saturday afternoon when he realized that the stuffing he was eating contained traces of nuts. Within seconds, McDonald felt as…

Should a pharmacist-in-charge be held liable for a technician’s theft? Can a pharmacist who is afraid of needles be fired for not providing immunizations? These were some of the legal questions posed during a session on pharmacy case law at the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) 2016 Annual Meeting and Exposition. Roger Morris, RPh, JD, of Quarles & Brady LLP, and William J. Stilling, BS, Pharm, MS, JD, of Parsons Behle & Latimer, provided an overview of the kind of legal cases pharma…

A man allegedly trying to rob a Walgreens pharmacy on Valentine's Day was beaten unconscious by the pharmacist's boyfriend.

Feb 11, 2016 ... “Opioids block pain signals but can also block activity in the bowel, which is why it may feel like your opioid pain medication is slowing your ...

The FDA today approved Eli Lilly's Humulin R U-500 insulin human injection (KwikPen) for patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes who need more than 200 units of insulin per day.

The FDA today approved Eli Lilly’s Humulin R U-500 insulin human injection (KwikPen) for patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes who need more than 200 units of insulin per day. The pre-filled device offers a highly concentrated formulation of insulin, and the product is the only FDA-approved insulin that is 5 times more concentrated than the U-100 insulin. This product could help curb dosing errors related to administration, since there had been no syringes on the market specifically f…

Zicam has released a new plant-based formulation of its Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs. The zinc-free OTC homeopathic swabs may shorten the duration of a cold if they are used at the first signs of the illness, according to Zicam. The swabs are also purported to lessen the severity of symptoms, such as nasal congestion, watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and scratchy throat, by 45%. Zicam’s Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, which use menthol and eucalyptus, allow for “gentle application in nasal pas…

Refugees trying to restart their lives in the United States must adapt to a new country, new language, and new ways of obtaining their medications, which is where pharmacists can step in to help. Pharmacy students at The Ohio State University have created a class that helps foreigners learn how to ask for help at a pharmacy and get the medication they need. Recently, a class of 8 refugees from Bhutan met in Columbus, Ohio, to receive this crash course on pharmacy, PRI reported. Many of…

How should pharmacists react when the Drug Enforcement Administration arrives at their pharmacy, and how can pharmacists protect themselves during a DEA investigation?

US pharmacists moving abroad, beware. You may have to take a pay cut, considering that pharmacists in the United States tend to receive higher salaries than their counterparts in other countries. See how the United States ranks against some other high-paying countries for pharmacists below: 1. United States Pharmacist average salary: $107,000 to $118,000 While PayScale estimates the average salary for pharmacists at around $107,000, US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data from May 201…