When your doctor takes you off a medication, she probably lets you know. But did she remember to tell your pharmacist? Not necessarily, according to new research that suggests the communication gap between docs and pharmacists is creating a health risk for some patients. In a study by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and […]
When your doctor takes you off a medication, she probably lets you know. But did she remember to tell your pharmacist? Not necessarily, according to new research that suggests the communication gap between docs and pharmacists is creating a health risk for some patients. In a study by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and […]
When your doctor takes you off a medication, she probably lets you know. But did she remember to tell your pharmacist? Not necessarily, according to new research that suggests the communication gap between docs and pharmacists is creating a health risk for some patients. In a study by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and […]
Sounds like a cruel joke: A pain treatment that can actually cause you more pain. According to the FDA, OTC pain-relieving skin creams such as IcyHot, Bengay, Capzasin, Flexall, and Mentholatum can cause chemical burns. While rare, the FDA issued a recent warning that the risk is real. “In many cases, burns where the product […]
Sounds like a cruel joke: A pain treatment that can actually cause you more pain. According to the FDA, OTC pain-relieving skin creams such as IcyHot, Bengay, Capzasin, Flexall, and Mentholatum can cause chemical burns. While rare, the FDA issued a recent warning that the risk is real. “In many cases, burns where the product […]