Decoding Your Prescriptions: Understanding Pharmacy Abbreviations
Reading a doctor’s handwritten prescription can feel like trying to understand a foreign language. Between confusing pharmacy abbreviations, complicated medical […]
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Truvada emerging as potential HIV-blocker
Certified pharmacy technicians and other individuals involved in the world of pharmacology may have noticed an uptick in sales of
A Historical Overview of Pharmacology
Definition Pharmacology, a term derived from the Greek word pharmakon (“poison” in classic Greek, “drug” in modern Greek) is a
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New discovery may solve problem of antibiotic resistance
One of the biggest concerns in the health care industry today is the increasing presence of antibiotic-resistant strains of diseases
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Old drug could be brought back to forefront for smoking cessation
Certified pharmacy technicians with a considerable amount of experience under their belt may remember a time when aids for quitting
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5 key skills in becoming a successful pharmacy technician
As demand for pharmacy technicians reaches new heights, the core criteria for what employers desire is becoming increasingly important. Pharm
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New psoriasis drug anticipated to gain FDA approval
In pharmacy technology news, the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) – the European Medical Agency’s advisory council –
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New blood test could identify Alzheimer’s disease
Those in the field of pharmacy technology realize the vast importance of identifying the underlying causes of diseases. For pharmaceutical
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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation changes the pharmaceutical industry
In a move that may change the industry of pharmacy technology, Royalty Pharma has announced a $3.3 billion acquisition of royalties on
Study finds antidepressants alter brain connectivity
A new study published in Current Biology found that the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors – a common antidepressant
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My Starting Point – Mayra Ruiz Gallegos – Final Thoughts
Well folks, I did it! This is my last blog post before I leave Carrington College, having completed the Pharmacy
Sleep Apnea
A new study published in the journal Anesthesiology found that continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy can potentially reduce postoperative complications in patients