Pharmacist articles
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Some pharmacists fear jail time over murky abortion laws
Alarm bells ring in Matt Murray’s head when a prescription for misoprostol comes through his independent pharmacy in Boise, Idaho. “Are there directions on the prescription that show what it’s being used for?” said Murray, a pharmacist and director of operations for Customedica Pharmacy. “If not, then we would probably need to call the [doctor’s] office and confirm why it’s being prescribed.” The medication is legal — approved by the Food and Drug Administration to prevent stomach ulcers — but...
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Oxfordshire: ADHD medication shortage continues, pharmacists say
The continuing shortage of ADHD medication is causing those with the condition increasing stress and anxiety, the BBC has been told.
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Top pharmacist reveals the 5 nasty additives in your supplements to look out for
Some of the ingredients in supplements in the US have been banned in other countries. Others might make your pill ineffective. One pharmacist explains what's actually in your vitamins.