Is it Okay to Split Medication in Half?
Is it Okay to Split Medication in Half? Posted by Vivian Tahmasbi, PharmD on October 16, 2019 Whether you are looking to take a smaller dose or are unable to swallow an entire pill whole, breaking or cutting pills or tablets in half is a …
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Proper Medication Storage: Tips and Tricks
Proper Medication Storage: Tips and Tricks Posted by Vivian Tahmasbi, PharmD on August 22, 2019 One of the most common questions our pharmacists are asked is how to properly store medications.  Aside from keeping your medication out of reach of …
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4 Important Technology Advancements in Pharmacy
4 Important Technology Advancements in Pharmacy Posted by Vivian Tahmasbi, PharmD on July 22, 2019 Technology is only getting better and more convenient. Now, instead of driving to visit your doctor for a check-up, you can connect with them through …
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Does CBD Have a Place in Your Recovery?
Does CBD Have a Place in Your Recovery? Posted by Vivian Tahmasbi, PharmD on June 07, 2019 Over the last year, CBD has been featured in news reports, internet articles, and medicinal journals as a safe and natural alternative to treat …
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Following Your Medication Routine Matters, Here's Why.
Following Your Medication Routine Matters, Here's Why. Posted by Vivian Tahmasbi, PharmD on May 02, 2019 Staying adherent to your medication routine might seem like a simple task, but nearly 10 percent of hospitalizations and their cost are a result of …
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Calculating Dosage Risk with Morphine Milligram Equivalents
Calculating Dosage Risk with Morphine Milligram Equivalents Posted by Vivian Tahmasbi, PharmD on April 10, 2019 MME stands for Morphine Milligram Equivalents. Because all narcotics are synthesized from opium, healthcare professionals have developed a formula …
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Taking Pain Medications? Here Are Some Common Side Effects.
Taking Pain Medications? Here Are Some Common Side Effects. Posted by Vivian Tahmasbi, PharmD on March 20, 2019 Pain medications were originally created and used to help patients in severe pain during surgery. Over time, pain medications have become more …
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Side Effect vs. Adverse Event
Side Effect vs. Adverse Event Posted by Vivian Tahmasbi, PharmD on January 22, 2019 Every medication on the market will have some sort of a clinical side effect associated to it. Because a medication is altering the bodies chemical …
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Preventing Vitamin Depletion While Taking Prescription Medications
Preventing Vitamin Depletion While Taking Prescription Medications Posted by Vivian Tahmasbi, PharmD on December 20, 2018 Research has found that 70% of the United States population is on one or more prescription medications. The truth behind every medication, including …
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