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Dispense
Pharmacists slow to dispense lifesaving overdose drug Pharmacists have flexibility in supplying naloxone without a prescription. (usatoday.com)
But Dunham said that so far, she has not taken advantage of a California law that allows pharmacists to dispense the medication to patients without a doctor's prescription. (usatoday.com)
In the three years since the California law took effect, pharmacists have been slow to dispense naloxone, which reverses the effects of an overdose. (usatoday.com)
But as in California, pharmacists in many states, including Wisconsin and Kentucky, have divergent opinions about whether to dispense naloxone. (usatoday.com)
Beginning on the first of this year, pharmacists in Oregon are able to prescribe and dispense hormonal birth control products to adult women without a prescription from a physician. (uspharmacist.com)
The Oregon law lets pharmacists "prescribe and dispense hormonal contraceptive patches and self-administered oral hormonal contraceptives" to any woman who is at least 18 years old and to a girl under the age of 18 if she has "evidence of a previous prescription from a primary care practitioner or women's healthcare practitioner. (uspharmacist.com)
At the same time, pharmacists cannot write or dispense prescriptions for women who do not "have evidence" of a visit to a women's health provider within 3 years of the pharmacist's initial prescription for birth control. (uspharmacist.com)
The U.S. is weighing whether to make some drugs more easily available by letting pharmacists dispense them from behind the counter without a doctor's prescription. (chicagotribune.com)
But what about pharmacists who refuse to dispense birth control pills or emergency contraceptives, saying that the effect of such pills is equivalent to abortion? (chicagotribune.com)

doctor's prescription
In 2014, California became the fourth state to allow pharmacists to initiate and monitor a patient's drug therapy, rather than simply fulfill a doctor's prescription. (ucsd.edu)
Pharmacist-Only medicines (also known as Restricted medicines) are a relatively small group of medicines that can be purchased from a pharmacist without a doctor's prescription. (medsafe.govt.nz)

allow pharmacists
A bill likely to be introduced at the next General Assembly session would allow pharmacists to give more immunizations to adults and older children. (bizjournals.com)

2017
This article was included in the June 2017 Ohio Pharmacist journal. (associationdatabase.com)

immunizations
Depending on the legal scope of practice , pharmacists may contribute to prescribing (also referred to as "pharmacist prescriber") and administering certain medications (e.g., immunizations) in some jurisdictions. (wikipedia.org)
As a reminder, a pharmacist who plans to administer immunizations in Ohio must be able to document that he/she meets the training criteria for each immunization that will be administered. (associationdatabase.com)
Note: This article is a component of the current OPF Pharmacist Training Program for Immunizations. (associationdatabase.com)

prescriptions
But today's pharmacists are trained to provide valuable information about the prescriptions they fill and to answer questions that affect the patients they serve. (kidshealth.org)
Nearly 100 people held a peaceful protest at lunchtime Tuesday outside a Loop drugstore where a pharmacist has refused to fill prescriptions for birth control pills. (chicagotribune.com)
This article reports on a Washington state law that prevents pharmacists from accepting prescriptions that are handwritten unless they are very clearly printed. (ahrq.gov)

Pharmacy
Pharmacists , also known as chemists ( Commonwealth English ) or druggists (North American and, archaically, Commonwealth English), are health professionals who practice in pharmacy , the field of health sciences focusing on safe and effective medication use. (wikipedia.org)
Among other licensing requirements, different countries require pharmacists to hold either a Bachelor of Pharmacy , Master of Pharmacy , or Doctor of Pharmacy degree. (wikipedia.org)
In 48 states and Washington, D.C., pharmacists have flexibility in supplying the drug without a prescription to patients, or to their friends or relatives, according to the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations. (usatoday.com)
Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to identify those at risk and help save the lives of patients who overdose on opioids, said Talia Puzantian, a pharmacist and associate professor of clinical sciences at Keck Graduate Institute School of Pharmacy in Claremont, Calif. (usatoday.com)
Ohio Administrative Code, paragraph (C) of rule 4729-5-36 requires a pharmacist or pharmacy intern to complete additional coursework if his/her current certification does not include training on that particular immunization. (associationdatabase.com)
Over the last few months, the National Pharmacy Association has been collecting testimony from pharmacists all over the country about their role within their communities, and the responses go to show exactly how far above and beyond the call of duty that some of these extraordinary individuals have gone to help patients and, even, yes, in some cases saving lives. (huffingtonpost.co.uk)
Recently, it has become popular for pharmacists to receive a doctor of pharmacy degree. (kidshealth.org)
5 The Board of Pharmacy Rules state that a qualified pharmacist may prescribe hormonal contraceptives to a patient pursuant to the "Standard Procedures Algorithm for Oregon RPh Prescribing of Contraceptives" ( FIGURE 1 ). (uspharmacist.com)
The clinic is unique because it's managed by a pharmacist, pharmacy students and an endocrinologist. (ucsd.edu)
This pharmacist-led clinic exemplifies the changing landscape in pharmacy. (ucsd.edu)
Hall is benefiting from a nationwide shortage of pharmacists, which has prompted fierce competition among employers for new pharmacy graduates. (latimes.com)
Exploring pharmacists' perceptions regarding influenza and streptococcal testing within a chain pharmacy. (bioportfolio.com)
To assess pharmacists' perceptions of point-of-care testing (POCT) and treatment for influenza and streptococcus pharyngitis in a community pharmacy setting. (bioportfolio.com)
They are not available for self-selection from the pharmacy shelves, and the sale must be made by a pharmacist. (medsafe.govt.nz)
You should expect the pharmacist to take you to a part of the pharmacy that is private before asking these questions. (medsafe.govt.nz)
You should tell your pharmacist about all medicines and other remedies or supplements you take - including those prescribed by your doctor, and those bought from a pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop (including eye drops, nasal sprays, ointments, skin patches, herbal remedies and dietary supplements etc. (medsafe.govt.nz)
This is a great example of the future of healthcare with pharmacist partnerships in clinic settings," says Jared Cash, Primary Children's Pharmacy Director. (intermountainhealthcare.org)

prescribers
ICERx.org (In Case of Emergency Prescription Database), an online resource that provides licensed prescribers and pharmacists caring for disaster victims with secure access to a patient's comprehens. (bioportfolio.com)
However, it also can introduce miscommunication between prescribers and pharmacists. (bioportfolio.com)

hospital
The most common pharmacist positions are that of a community pharmacist (also referred to as a retail pharmacist , first-line pharmacist or dispensing chemist ), or a hospital pharmacist , where they instruct and counsel on the proper use and adverse effects of medically prescribed drugs and medicines. (wikipedia.org)
The visitor from out of town who came in feeling unwell and after a blood pressure test by a pharmacist was sent straight to hospital where she had heart surgery that afternoon. (huffingtonpost.co.uk)
The patient with chest pains who'd been prescribed a heartburn remedy, driven to hospital by a pharmacist where he then had two stents fitted. (huffingtonpost.co.uk)
This 6- to 8-year-program requires pharmacists in training to go on hospital rounds with doctors and be there when decisions are made to begin drug use. (kidshealth.org)
These skills are particularly useful for pharmacists who operate within hospital settings. (kidshealth.org)
The American Hospital Assn. reported a 7.4% vacancy rate for pharmacists as of December 2004, with 38% of its members saying it was harder to recruit pharmacists last year than in 2003. (latimes.com)

medicines
Pharmacists driving through snow to deliver medicines without missing a single order and without charge. (huffingtonpost.co.uk)
Pharmacists are highly trained health professionals and experts in medicines - they can play a significant role in the management of allergies including hay fever," RPSBG director of practice and quality development David Pruce commented. (netdoctor.co.uk)
When selling these medicines, pharmacists must fulfil some special requirements designed to make sure you are properly informed about the safe and correct use of your medicine. (medsafe.govt.nz)
You should use Pharmacist-Only medicines only for the purpose recommended by the pharmacist or included in the printed information. (medsafe.govt.nz)
Pharmacist-Only medicines should not be shared with other people. (medsafe.govt.nz)
Where do I find Pharmacist-Only Medicines? (medsafe.govt.nz)
Pharmacist-Only medicines are usually stored behind a counter or in the dispensary, to prevent consumers from buying the medicine for the wrong purpose or without the proper advice. (medsafe.govt.nz)
Who can sell Pharmacist-Only Medicines? (medsafe.govt.nz)
Your pharmacist needs to know about all the other medicines you are taking because some medicines can cause others to be less effective, or react with others to cause unpleasant or even dangerous side-effects. (medsafe.govt.nz)
What conditions can be treated with Pharmacist-Only Medicines? (medsafe.govt.nz)

patient's
The pharmacist who spotted a patient's anaemia. (huffingtonpost.co.uk)
And pharmacists may not have the medical training to respond to a patient's negative reaction to a vaccine, he added. (bizjournals.com)

administer
Maryland pharmacists say they can help get health care to poor communities if they're allowed to administer vaccinations, but doctors say they could end up doing more harm than good, setting the stage for a turf war. (bizjournals.com)
Proponents want pharmacists to have permission to administer all Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended vaccines to adults and children over age 8. (bizjournals.com)

advise
A pharmacist will be able to advise you about whether there is a suitable product for you. (medsafe.govt.nz)

drugs
Pharmacists undergo university-level education to understand the biochemical mechanisms and actions of drugs, drug uses, therapeutic roles, side effects, potential drug interactions , and monitoring parameters. (wikipedia.org)
Pharmacists and doctors recommend that no one take a drug prescribed for anyone else or offer prescription drugs to another person, no matter how similar the symptoms or complaints. (kidshealth.org)
Community pharmacists support the idea of importing drugs from other countries to lower patients' costs as long as they are funneled through U.S. pharmacies, according to a study by researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Michigan. (chicagotribune.com)
The shortage of pharmacists was fueled by several factors, especially changes in insurance policies and federal regulation of pharmaceuticals, which made drugs available to more people. (latimes.com)

vaccines
Eleven states, including Maryland, New Hampshire and Florida, limit which vaccines pharmacists can give, according to a May 2012 report by the American Pharmacists Association. (bizjournals.com)
Pharmacists can give all adult vaccines in 39 states, including Virginia and D.C., according to the association's report. (bizjournals.com)

talks
Representatives from the Pharmacists' Defence Association Union and senior Boots managers have begun talks to establish how Boots pharmacists are represented in the future. (bioportfolio.com)

Guidelines
The National Kidney Foundation supports pharmacists involved in the field of nephrology by providing continuing education, evidence-based practice guidelines, and access to clinical tools and resources. (kidney.org)

care
Increased numbers of drug therapies , ageing but more knowledgeable and demanding populations, and deficiencies in other areas of the health care system seem to be driving increased demand for the clinical counselling skills of the pharmacist. (wikipedia.org)
One of the most important roles that pharmacists are currently taking on is one of pharmaceutical care. (wikipedia.org)
Pharmacists are no longer simply pill dispensers - they're becoming a new type of primary health care provider. (ucsd.edu)

drug
Gale Dunham, a pharmacist in Calistoga, Calif., knows the devastation the opioid epidemic has wrought, and she is glad the anti-overdose drug naloxone is becoming more accessible. (usatoday.com)
She said both pharmacists and the public need to be better educated about the drug. (usatoday.com)
Pharmacists are required to stay up-to-date on the changing world of medicine and to take continuing education classes on drug therapy. (kidshealth.org)
This differs from emergency contraception, where the drug used to be obtained by prescription only, then could be dispensed by pharmacists from behind-the-counter, and finally become available OTC. (uspharmacist.com)

authority
The issue of expanded vaccination authority has pitted pharmacists against doctors in other states, including Florida and New Hampshire. (bizjournals.com)

medical
Your pharmacist will also need to know whether you are suffering from any other medical conditions. (medsafe.govt.nz)

article
I wrote in my article earlier this week that pharmacists save lives, and was asked on this very page to back up my claim. (huffingtonpost.co.uk)

pregnancy
Always remember to tell the pharmacist if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning a pregnancy. (medsafe.govt.nz)

give
Following the prescribing and dispensing of contraceptives, the pharmacist is to give the patient a "Pharmacist Referral and Visit Summary" form. (uspharmacist.com)
Pharmacists in Maryland now can give vaccinations only for the flu, pneumonia and shingles. (bizjournals.com)

requires
If you ask for a particular Pharmacist-Only medicine, or request treatment for a condition that requires the use of a Pharmacist-Only medicine, the sales assistant will ask the pharmacist to speak to you. (medsafe.govt.nz)

year
Most pharmacists who graduated in the 1980s received 5-year bachelor's degrees. (kidshealth.org)

advice
Even if you don't think of one until after you get home, you can still call the pharmacist for advice. (kidshealth.org)

made
But have you made a list of questions and concerns to share with your pharmacist? (kidshealth.org)
The Pharmacists' Defence Association Union has made a second request for an extension to the timetable for the ballot to derecognise the Boots Pharmacists' Association, after it says voting papers. (bioportfolio.com)
With all this in mind, the Primary Children's Cystic Fibrosis Clinic made the decision to bring in their own pharmacist dedicated solely to kids with cystic fibrosis. (intermountainhealthcare.org)

Doctor
The pharmacist needs to confirm what the problem is and suggest an appropriate treatment, in a similar way to a doctor prescribing a medicine. (medsafe.govt.nz)
If your pharmacist thinks it is necessary, you will be advised to see your doctor. (medsafe.govt.nz)