What is the Difference Between Over-the-Counter and Prescription?
What is the Difference Between Over-the-Counter and Prescription? Posted by Meaghan Byrne, PharmD., CPE & Frank Pallaria, RPh on March 29, 2018 This blog was updated on June 4, 2020. There are two general classifications of drugs: prescription only (Rx only) and over-the-counter (OTC). …
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Dealing with Prescription Drug Shortages 
Dealing with Prescription Drug Shortages  Posted by Meaghan Byrne, PharmD., CPE & Frank Pallaria, RPh on February 12, 2018 Why do drug shortages occur and what should a patient do if his or her medication is in short supply? A drug shortage is defined as a supply issue …
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Why Naloxone Rescue Kits are Being Co-Prescribed with Opioids
Why Naloxone Rescue Kits are Being Co-Prescribed with Opioids Posted by Meaghan Byrne, PharmD., CPE & Frank Pallaria, RPh on January 17, 2018 The United States is facing a public health crisis with the overdose rate involving opioids. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) …
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The Removal of Opana ER from the Market and the Evolution of Abuse Deterrent Long-Acting Opioids
The Removal of Opana ER from the Market and the Evolution of Abuse Deterrent Long-Acting Opioids Posted by Meaghan Byrne, PharmD., CPE & Frank Pallaria, RPh on December 20, 2017 The United States is currently facing an epidemic of opioid abuse and overdoses. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) cites over 183,000 deaths from …
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5 Things You Should Be Discussing With Your Pharmacist
5 Things You Should Be Discussing With Your Pharmacist Posted by Meaghan Byrne, PharmD., CPE & Frank Pallaria, RPh on October 04, 2017 Are you asking your pharmacist the right questions? With more than half of Americans taking at least one prescription medication, it’s important to …
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