From Allergy Relief to Viral Defense? Exploring Nasal Antihistamine Use Against COVID
A recent phase 2 clinical trial suggests that azelastine nasal spray, a common antihistamine used for allergic rhinitis, may reduce the risk of SARS CoV 2 infection. Researchers observed lower infection rates and fewer symptomatic cases among participants using the spray. Although these early findings are intriguing, larger studies are needed before azelastine can be recommended for routine COVID prevention.
Covid-19: A Novel Milestone
The month of May represents a huge milestone in healthcare. For the first time in over three years, the expiration date of the public health emergency declaration for COVID-19 has passed by without renewing! And, while I am not naïve enough to believe that COVID-19 is no longer a health issue for many, there is […]
The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Has Ended. What Comes Next?
More than three years after initially declaring a public health emergency due to the COVID-19 outbreak, both the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced an end to the public health emergency. Let’s explore what this announcement means for pharmacy technicians and their ability to […]
The Emerging Storm: Suicide & COVID-19
“We are all in the same boat,” the social media posts proclaim, in reference to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. And, while I appreciate the sense of unity that such posts imply, I adamantly disagree. We are not all in the same boat here. Even professionally, I hear from colleagues who are absolutely inundated at work, […]
COVID-19: Trading in the Lab Coat for the Cape… and a Mask, Where Available
What a difference a month can make! Last month, I decided to blog about COVID-19, this mysterious virus that was quickly making its way into social conversation. At the time, public schools were still in session here in South Carolina and, aside from the disappearance of two-ply bathroom tissue from the store shelves, things were loosely […]
COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Coronavirus. COVID-19. Pandemic. These are words that everyone in the nation has become intimately familiar with over the past weeks as media outlets push the constant updates of major closings, cancellations, and drastic adjustments to the daily lives of millions. And, admittedly the information being pushed forward is both frightening and confusing for many. In the past week, […]
Point-of-Care Testing Isn’t “Extra” Anymore: How Pharmacy Technicians Are Becoming Essential to POCT
Point-of-care testing is no longer an “extra” service in pharmacy. From flu and COVID testing to A1C and cholesterol checks, POCT has become part of daily workflow. And behind every successful testing program are trained pharmacy technicians. Learn how POCT is expanding technician responsibilities and why proper training makes all the difference.
Embracing AI Innovations: The Digital Clinician
A recent phase 2 clinical trial suggests that azelastine nasal spray, a common antihistamine used for allergic rhinitis, may reduce the risk of SARS CoV 2 infection. Researchers observed lower infection rates and fewer symptomatic cases among participants using the spray. Although these early findings are intriguing, larger studies are needed before azelastine can be recommended for routine COVID prevention.
Behind the Counter: What do you like most and least about your career?
Let’s take a moment to peek behind the curtain to give you more insight into the daily lives and careers of the people who are teaching our classes.
Grow Your Veterinary Pharmacy Career
Embark on a rewarding journey into the heart of animal healthcare with a career in veterinary pharmacy. This niche field brings together the compassion of pet care with the precision of pharmaceutical expertise. Discover how veterinary compounding not only enriches your professional life but also makes a tangible difference in the lives of pets and their families. Read on to learn about the challenges, the fulfillment, and the growing opportunities that a veterinary pharmacy career offers.