Similar to a bank ATM, Parata's prescription vending machine is offering patients at Med-Fast Pharmacy a new alternative in how they get their medications.

MedFlash, a device to store personal health records, provides patients with the capabilities to manage their health information.

Many medications have been mixed up because of poorly handwritten prescriptions?2 particular mix-ups are presented here, as well as suggestions to prevent them from occurring again.

The level at which prescribers accurately identify and manage drug?drug interactions has recently been debated. Pharmacists are in a key position to help avoid common drug?drug interactions.

Teen prescription drug abuse is on the rise. Two groups have come together to launch a new Web site to provide education and offer tips to combat the problem.

In a case alleging injuries due to off-label use, does a pharmacist have the requisite credentials to act as an expert witness?

Posttraumatic stress disorder, which may arise from a number of traumatic situations, requires thorough counseling and the eradication of a stigma.

Pharmacists can help patients avoid this commonly reported side effect and promote medication adherence.

Venous thromboembolism is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the health system, and all patients should be assessed to determine their level of risk. The latest prophylactic treatment guidelines are presented here.

Stroke affects nearly 700,000 Americans a year. Emergency management is key to a positive patient outcome.

An estimated 60 million Americans experience heartburn at least once a month, and pharmacists need to be aware of the several classes of OTC products currently available to treat this common condition.