FDA Approves First Nonprescription Daily Oral Contraceptive: A Game-Change For Pharmacists & Patients
In a landmark decision, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Opill® (norgestrel) tablets for nonprescription use, making it the first daily oral contraceptive available without a prescription in the United States. This approval marks a significant advancement in women’s healthcare and reproductive rights, providing millions of people with increased access to oral […]
Florida Pharmacists: Complete your CE Requirements with free CE
As September 30 draws near, Florida pharmacists are gearing up for their license renewal deadline. Continuing Education (CE) is an essential aspect of the healthcare profession, ensuring that pharmacists stay updated with the latest advancements, best practices, and regulatory changes in the industry. Pharmacists can turn to freeCE, a leading provider of high-quality continuing education […]
Defining Functional Pharmacy
What is functional pharmacy? In recent years, there has been a growing interest in functional pharmacy as a holistic approach to health and wellness. This innovative paradigm goes beyond the traditional model of symptom-based treatment by focusing on identifying and addressing the root causes of health issues. Table of Contents Functional pharmacy considers various factors, […]
5 Historically Significant People & Their Impacts on The Modern Pharmacy
The field of pharmacy has had a significant impact on the world, from the discovery of life-saving drugs to the establishment of global pharmacy chains. However, pharmacy isn’t limited to these areas. Here are five notable individuals, all with experience in the pharmacy and medical fields, who have made a lasting impact on the world […]
Nasal Corticosteroids and Antihistamines Overview
Neti pots were the rage a few years back. We could not keep them on the shelves! I can’t imagine using something that gives me the sensation of waterboarding. Like every other pharmacy, we dispense boatloads of fluticasone from the prescription department. I make sure my patients know exactly how to use this product. I […]
What Pharmacy Personnel Need To Know About Non-Sterile Compounding
What is Non-Sterile Compounding? Non-sterile compounding refers to pharmacy personnel’s preparation of customized medications such as oral products, creams, ointments, and suppositories. The compounding process refers to the manipulation and combining of medications to create specific formulations for individual patient needs. For pharmacy technicians, this practice requires specialized training and adherence to quality control measures […]
Antimicrobial Shortages: What Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians can do to Manage and Mitigate Drug Shortages
Drug shortages remain a persistent concern in the United States. The annual labor cost of managing a drug shortage in the healthcare setting is approximately $360 million which accounts for 8.6 million hours of additional labor.1 What is the reason behind all of these recent drug shortages? Drug shortages can happen due to various factors […]
Introducing: The freeCE FREE Trial Membership
The available library includes five to seven courses applicable to all pharmacy professionals, including pharmacists, technicians, and nurses. Table of Contents Free Three-Credit Access to Our Most Popular CE Content freeCE is now officially offering a “freeCE FREE Trial,” a membership that gives users completely free access to three credits of CE content. “PharmCon freeCE […]
Preventing Controlled Substance Diversion in a Pharmacy
In the United States, Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is responsible for enforcing Title 21 of the United States Code Controlled Substances Act (commonly referred to as Federal Controlled Substances Act or Federal CSA).1 The Agency’s primary responsibility is to balance the availability of controlled substances for approved uses while minimizing diversion and misuse of these […]
freeCE Live Webinars Premiering in June
freeCE has a full schedule of live CE planned for the month of June, including the exciting new courses featured below. Tune in to grow your expertise and work toward your continuing education requirements! Table of Contents Pharmacy Technician Enhanced Training – Nonsterile Compounding Module 1: Nonsterile Compounding 101 – Regulations, Standards, and Guidelines Taught […]