Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : JAPhA
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Undertreatment of pain continues to be a serious public health problem. The use of opioid analgesics is considered essential for chronic pain management and palliative care. Pharmacists are encouraged to become involved in initiatives to improve pain management.
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J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) · Jul 2000
Compatibility and stability of linezolid injection admixed with three cephalosporin antibiotics.
To evaluate the physical compatibility and chemical stability of linezolid (Zyvox-Pharmacia) 200 mg/100 mL admixed with cefazolin sodium 1 gram, ceftazidime 2 grams, and ceftriaxone sodium 1 gram for 7 days at 4 degrees C and 23 degrees C. ⋯ Admixtures of linezolid 200 mg/100 mL with cefazolin sodium 1 gram and ceftazidime 2 grams were physically compatible and chemically stable for at least 7 days stored at 4 degrees C protected from light and for 3 days and 1 day, respectively, at 23 degrees C protected from light. Admixtures of linezolid with ceftriaxone sodium 1 gram exhibited a rapid rate of cephalosporin loss at 23 degrees C, which precludes admixture of the two drugs.
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(1) To compare the resources and practitioner activities in community pharmacies that have changed practice with those in pharmacies that have not changed; and (2) in pharmacies that have changed practice, to identify factors affecting a pharmacy's ability to support pharmacy practice change. ⋯ Practitioners and other interested parties should consider a broad array of activities when trying to facilitate pharmacy practice change. Researchers can use these findings to develop studies that will provide stronger scientific evidence that can contribute to a model of pharmacy practice change. The continued study of pharmacy practice change can assist pharmacists working to translate a philosophy of pharmaceutical care into daily practice.
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J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) · May 2000
Use of herbal remedies by patients in a health maintenance organization.
To examine the use of and experiences with herbal remedies among a group of patients enrolled in a health maintenance organization (HMO). ⋯ Given that patients are using herbal remedies for a variety of health conditions without medical supervision, pharmacists need to actively and consistently obtain information about herbal remedy use to effectively advise patients and monitor outcomes. More research is needed on herbal remedy use among patient populations and on outcomes in patients who use herbal remedies to treat primary health conditions.