Pharmacy Technician's Letter

Article: more statin Rxs for lowering heart risk January 2014

Guideline: 2013 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Treatment of Blood Cholesterol to Reduce Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Risk in Adults January 2014

Other: 2013 ACC/AHA Cardiovascular Risk Calculator and Apps January 2014

Commentary: Calcium Channel Blocker-Macrolide Interaction January 2014

Article: avoiding mishaps with tablets and capsules that should NOT be swallowed November 2013

Article: help prevent hospital admissions and readmissions for heart failure November 2013

Patient Education: Heart Failure Meds and More October 2013

Article: new warnings about intestinal problems linked to the "ARB" blood pressure med, olmesartan (Benicar, etc) September 2013

Chart: Aspirin Dose for Cardiovascular Indications September 2013

Commentary: Olmesartan and Severe Intestinal Problems September 2013

Article: changes in the treatments used for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) August 2013

Commentary: Beta-Blockers and COPD August 2013

Commentary: Corticosteroids for COPD Exacerbation August 2013

Article: more emphasis on promoting adherence with Pradaxa (dabigatran), Xarelto (rivaroxaban), and Eliquis (apixaban) blood thinners July 2013

Patient Education: Why It’s Important to Take Your Blood Thinning Meds June 2013