16yr old vs. can opener
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Is this an example of who is going to run our country in the future ?
Posted on December 6, 2019 by Pharmaciststeve
Epidural Steroid Injections / R.I.P. Dearest Jimmy / FDA-AADPAC
Posted on December 6, 2019 by Pharmaciststeve
Epidural Steroid Injections / R.I.P. Dearest Jimmy / FDA-AADPAC It is claimed that there are 10 million of these ESI’s are given annually. Both the FDA and the manufacturer of Methylprednisolone DO NOT RECOMMEND that this medication being administered as a ESI. It is also claimed that abt 5% of pts getting these ESI’s […]
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“Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction In the Nation Act” or the “NOPAIN Act” H. R. 5172
Posted on December 5, 2019 by Pharmaciststeve
Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7] Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1] Rep. Brindisi, Anthony [D-NY-22] https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5172/text?r=1&s=1 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to combat the opioid crisis by promoting access to non-opioid treatments in the hospital outpatient setting. This Act may be cited as the “Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction In the Nation Act” or […]
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is this the destination for chronic pain pts… because of less opiates being prescribed ?
Posted on December 5, 2019 by Pharmaciststeve
December 25th, 2019, will be my start date for the VSED program, since my family is coming here from Texas on the 24th to be by my side for my passing. I want to thank everyone for their support. For those who aren’t too busy, I wish to invite everyone to a live FB feed […]
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Independent Pharmacy Campaign
Posted on December 5, 2019 by Pharmaciststeve
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Pain Reliever Misuse Decreased by 11% in 2018
Posted on December 5, 2019 by Pharmaciststeve
Pain Reliever Misuse Decreased by 11% in 2018 https://nabp.pharmacy/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Kentucky-Newsletter-December-2019.pdf NSDUH Survey IndicatesPrescription drug misuse, including abuse of stimulants and pain relievers, decreased in 2018, according to the recently released 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). The annual survey, conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administra-tion (SAMHSA), a division of […]
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IV Tylenol As Good As Moose Urine For Post-Op Pain Control
Posted on December 4, 2019 by Pharmaciststeve
IV Tylenol As Good As Moose Urine For Post-Op Pain Control https://www.acsh.org/news/2019/12/02/iv-tylenol-good-moose-urine-post-op-pain-control-14429 Summary: In the mad dash to remove opioids from modern life, some researchers are willing to try anything, even Tylenol to control pain. How well does IV Tylenol work for post-operative pain from spinal surgery? Although the data are not complete it is […]
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Pharmacy workload puts patients at risk: union
Posted on December 4, 2019 by Pharmaciststeve
Pharmacy workload puts patients at risk: union http://www.thesuburban.com/news/city_news/pharmacy-workload-puts-patients-at-risk-union/article_5d6cc30a-bfe7-578c-86f7-620fcb3d7f57.html More patients, budget cuts and lack of new hires are putting patients’ health at risk according to a survey of institutional pharmacy technicians conducted by the province’s largest health care workers union. The Federation of Health and Social Services (FSSS-CSN) unveiled the results which shows 88% of […]
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Chicago police blame Facebook for illegal gun and drug sales
Posted on December 4, 2019 by Pharmaciststeve
Chicago police blame Facebook for illegal gun and drug sales https://www.staradvertiser.com/2019/12/03/breaking-news/chicago-police-blame-facebook-for-illegal-gun-drug-sales/ CHICAGO >> Private Facebook groups have “emboldened” sellers of illegal drugs and guns to connect with potential buyers over the social media site, Chicago police said today, as leaders announced that a two-year undercover investigation led to more than 50 arrests. Police leaders, including […]
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Dr. Thomas Kline, MD, PhD: Myth #3 ARE OPIATE PAIN MEDICATIONS (“opioids”) TOO DANGEROUS TO USE
Posted on December 4, 2019 by Pharmaciststeve
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