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Each October, the American Pharmacists Association (APhA)celebrates the accomplishments of pharmacists and their ever increasing role on the patient care team. The month focuses on educating patients, the public, policy makers, and other healthcare professionals about the...

Evidence for the health benefits of breast feeding have led to an increase in breastfeeding mothers. Breast milk is the natural first food for babies.

It provides all the energy and nutrients that the infant needs for the first months of life (WHO). It is essential to store...

Earlier this year, Hancock Physician’s Network (HPN) set out to improve their vaccine program through the implementation of temperature monitoring and medical-grade refrigeration. The goal was to standardize and optimize the vaccine program across the entire network. HPN has...

Getting an annual flu vaccine is the number one way to protect yourself and others from the flu. Not only does flu vaccination reduce illnesses, it can also reduce unwanted doctors’ visits, missed work and school, as well as prevent hospitalizations from severe cases of the...

Facilities are under pressure to comply with The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Chapter <800> Hazardous Drugs: Handling in Healthcare Settings. All facilities must be in compliance by December 1st, 2019. This chapter has caused a tremendous amount of confusion regarding...

Full adoption of medical-grade refrigeration continues to be a priority for Hospital Pharmacists. Maintaining regulatory compliance for sensitive vaccines and medications, as well as ensuring patient safety, typically drives the decision to invest in medical-grade...

One of the leading errors when it comes to breast milk involves administering the wrong mother’s milk. Emphasis on the health benefits of breast milk for infants has led to a rise in the amount of milk stored in hospitals across the country. Breast milk errors in the neonatal...

The National Public Health Information Coalition has created an extensive toolkit to help you promote National Immunization Awareness Month. This toolkit was created to promote the importance of immunizations during National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), which occurs...

The World Health Organization (WHO) convenes technical consultations in February/March and September each year to recommend viruses for inclusion in influenza vaccines for the northern and southern hemisphere  influenza  seasons, respectively. 

Pharmacies are being forced to undergo significant renovations to build out facilities that meet the requirements described in USP <797> Compounding  Sterile Preparations and USP <800> Hazardous Drugs – Handling in Healthcare Settings. Compounding sterile preparations has and...