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Educational posts for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
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Counseling patients on OTC allergy meds
Allergic rhinitis can bring on symptoms like sneezing, congestion, and itching. These treatments can help.
Mar. 8, 2023
8 tips for the pharmacy tech exam
It’s not as hard as you think to level up your pharmacy career
Feb. 23, 2023
Counseling patients on probiotics
You can explain how these supplements affect the gut microbiome
Feb. 16, 2023
Controlled Rx 101
Pharmacists can aid their patients by providing appropriate counseling, support, and resources regarding the safe and proper use of controlled substances
Feb. 9, 2023
How to help pharmacy patients
These 7 tips can make a trip to your pharmacy counter even more valuable for patients
Feb. 2, 2023
How to explain Rx labels to patients
The information on an Rx bottle can be confusing to the average person, but as a pharmacist, you can help
Jan. 26, 2023
Help patients dispose of Rx
With these tips and counseling, your customers can get rid of medication safely
Jan. 19, 2023
How to help patients who miss meds
A missed dosage isn’t usually a problem, but it’s important to provide your patients with the right advice
Jan. 12, 2023
Pharmacists aid in NYE resolutions
When trying new habits, support from your community is key
Updated on Dec. 31, 2024
Signs of a bad Rx reaction
Pharmacy staff can help patients with counseling and by being vigilant for new symptoms
Dec. 29, 2022
9 ways pharmacy staff can avoid illness
These tips can help you stay healthy at work all winter long
Updated on Jan. 21, 2025