Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : JAPhA
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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.
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J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) · Jul 2007
Evaluation of a pilot medication therapy management project within the North Carolina State Health Plan.
To assess the feasibility of a pharmacist-based medication therapy management (MTM) service for North Carolina State Health Plan enrollees. ⋯ A voluntary MTM program targeted at ambulatory patients using a large number of medications reduced the number of PDTPs but did not necessarily result in reductions in prescription drug use or cost. Nearly all patients received some form of medication adherence or disease education associated with problem detection and resolution. Patient satisfaction levels with the service were very high.
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J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) · Mar 2007
Randomized Controlled TrialPharmacoepidemiology of potential alcohol-prescription drug interactions among primary care patients with alcohol-use disorders.
To report on the proportion of individuals with alcohol-use disorders who take prescription medications that could interact with alcohol and on the proportion who recall advice to avoid alcohol with their medications. ⋯ Practitioners who prescribe or dispense medications may need to enhance their efforts to advise patients about alcohol-drug interactions. Prescribing and dispensing medications that interact with alcohol present opportunities to administer alcohol screens and interventions.