Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : JAPhA
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J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) · Sep 2007
Multicenter Study Comparative StudyConstructs underlying community pharmacy dispensing functions relative to Florida pharmacy technicians.
To assess pharmacist and pharmacy technician opinions on functions community pharmacy technicians should perform. ⋯ Generally, pharmacists and technicians agreed on basic functions involving prescription and claims processing; however, technicians, as compared with pharmacists, supported a more expanded patient care role for themselves.
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J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) · Sep 2007
Case ReportsTreatment of yellow scorpion (Leiurus quinquestriatus) sting: a case report.
To report the treatment given to a 26-year-old Air Force medic who was stung twice by a yellow scorpion (Leiurus quinquestriatus) while stationed in Iraq and to describe the problems and issues related to the use of the scorpion antivenin. ⋯ Immediate action and effective communication, along with timely antivenin administration and well-equipped intensive care facilities, were integral in saving the life of this victim of a yellow scorpion envenomation. All level 3 facilities in Southwest Asia must be familiar with ordering, administering, and documenting this antivenin because it is difficult to obtain and infrequently available.
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J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) · Sep 2007
Designing pharmacy services based on grocery store patron preferences.
To assess preferences of grocery store patrons concerning pharmacy services and identify study participant characteristics that may predict the success of pharmacy services in the community setting. ⋯ Grocery store patrons would like a wide range of nontraditional pharmacy services that could be implemented into community pharmacies. Pharmacies in grocery stores need to provide both traditional and expanded pharmacy services to meet the desires and expectations of current and potential patients, and expanded marketing methods should be considered.