Pharmacy Technician's Letter

Article: differences in OTC pain patches (SALONPAS, etc) November 2010

Chart: Comparison of OTC Pain Patches November 2010

Article: Vimovo (naproxen/esomeprazole) will be the first NSAID/PPI combo for arthritis patients at risk for developing a stomach ulcer August 2010

Article: Reformulated Percogesic is catching people by surprise August 2010

Chart: Pediatric Doses for Commonly Used OTCs August 2010

Article: Neuragen PN and NeuraGel as topical remedies for "nerve" pain November 2009

Article: giving acetaminophen (Tylenol, etc) to kids before vaccinations might lower the body's immune response November 2009

Article: big changes in acetaminophen (Tylenol, etc) products and doses July 2009

Article: preventing unintentional acetaminophen (Tylenol, etc) overdoses May 2009

Article: new warnings about misusing topical anesthetics March 2009

Guideline: ACC/AHA 2007 Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Unstable Angina/Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction February 2008

Guideline: AHA Scientific Statement on Use of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (2007) February 2008

Commentary: NSAID Use in Patients with Unstable Angina or Myocardial Infarction February 2008

Guideline: ACC/AHA 2007 Focused Update of the 2004 Guidelines For the Management of Patients with ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction February 2008

Article: which OTC med to use during breastfeeding April 2007