Effort to Highlight Contributions America’s Pharmacists Make in Improving Patient Lives. “Pharmacists are an integral part of a patient’s healthcare team and are often our most accessible healthcare professionals,” said Dr. Lucinda L. Maine, executive vice president and CEO of AACP.
National Pharmacy Organizations Announce New Campaign Emphasizing the Value of our Nation’s Pharmacists
Dear Colleagues - October 2018
Dear Colleagues:
Leading a Revolution
A record-setting Pharmacy Education 2018 showcased an Academy focused on building future leaders in healthcare who are dedicated to helping people live healthier, better lives.
By Kyle R. Bagin
Not Just Skin Deep
The popularity of cosmetic science is growing amongst current and prospective student pharmacists, and the reasons for its attractiveness are more than meets the eye.
By Maureen Thielemans
East Tennessee State University Receives USPHS IPEC Award
The university is recognized for its collaborative efforts and work with the community to curb opioid use. Even as health experts and community leaders across the country launch various initiatives to address the ongoing opioid crisis, the situation remains dire. In Tennessee, more than 1,186 state residents died from opioid overdoses in 2016, a rate of more than three deaths every day, according to the Tennessee Department of Health.
Edible Chemotherapy: Could Particles From Milk Lead to the End of Infusions?
A University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences professor received an NIH grant to figure out how milk exosomes can deliver chemotherapy.
By Garth Sundem
Generally, you can’t eat chemotherapy. That’s because your digestive system breaks down the molecules you eat into smaller pieces that can be absorbed through the gut into the bloodstream.