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March-April 2002

| Vol. 42. No. 2
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Journal of the American Pharmacists Association

Research

Lack of Medication Dose Uniformity in Commonly Split Tablets
Jaja Teng; Clara K. Song; Roger L. Williams, MD; et al.
J Am Pharm Assoc. 2002;42:195-199.   doi: 10.1331/108658002763508489

Objective  To divide 11 commonly split tablets and evaluate the resulting half-tablets for content uniformity.

Design  Pre-post comparison.

Setting  Laboratory. ...

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Weight Variability of Pharmacist-Dispensed Split Tablets
Jack M. Rosenberg, PharmD, PhD; Joseph P. Nathan, MS, RPh; Fotios Plakogiannis, PhD; et al.
J Am Pharm Assoc. 2002;42:200-205.   doi: 10.1331/108658002763508498

Objective  To determine the level of weight uniformity of fragments from tablets split into halves and dispensed by pharmacists.

Design...

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Notes

Use of Herbal Products for Diabetes by Latinos
Karen Shapiro, PharmD; William C. Gong, PharmD, FASHP, FCSHP
J Am Pharm Assoc. 2002;42:278-279.   doi: 10.1331/108658002763508542
Diabetes is an epidemic of crisis proportion. In the United States, cases have increased fivefold since 1958.+1 The focus of therapy management ... [Continue Reading]
Tags: diabetes mellitus, diabetes mellitus, type 2, hispanics or latinos, plant preparations
Patients’ Perceptions of Independent Community Pharmacists
Jennifer Cerulli, PharmD, BCPS
J Am Pharm Assoc. 2002;42:279-282.   doi: 10.1331/108658002763508551
Before offering pharmaceutical care services, an independent community pharmacy wished to determine whether the necessary foundation on which to build a therapeutic ... [Continue Reading]
Tags: perception, community pharmacist

Reviews

Healthy Skin for Women: A Review of Common Conditions and Therapies
Kristin A. Casper, PharmD; Bella H. Mehta, PharmD
J Am Pharm Assoc. 2002;42:206-216.   doi: 10.1331/108658002763508506

Objective:  To review common dermatologic conditions that may be of particular concern to women throughout their lives, including acne, contact ...

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Natural Products Used for Diabetes
Karen Shapiro, PharmD; William C. Gong, PharmD, FASHP, FCSHP
J Am Pharm Assoc. 2002;42:217-226.   doi: 10.1331/108658002763508515

Objective:  To review the efficacy and safety of natural products commonly used for diabetes.

Data Sources:  English and Spanish-language journals ...

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Tags: diabetes mellitus, diabetes mellitus, type 2, natural products
New Drugs of 2001
Daniel A. Hussar, PhD
J Am Pharm Assoc. 2002;42:227-266.   doi: 10.1331/108658002763508524

Objective  To provide information regarding the most important properties of the new therapeutic agents marketed in 2001.

Data Sources  Published ...

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New OTC Drugs and Devices 2001: A Selective Review
Gail D. Newton, PhD; Andrea J. Benninghoff; W. Steven Pray, PhD; et al.
J Am Pharm Assoc. 2002;42:267-277.   doi: 10.1331/108658002763508533

Objectives:  To create a heightened awareness of two important issues that arose over the past year with respect to over-the-counter ...

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Tags: drugs, non-prescription

Feature

Great Moments in Pharmacy: Development of the Robert Thorn Series Depicting Pharmacy's History
Pharmacist George Bender and artist Robert Thorn collaborated to provide the profession with unique insights into its origins.
George B. Griffenhagen
J Am Pharm Assoc. 2002;42:170-182.   doi: 10.1331/108658002763508461
The remarkable series of 40 oil paintings known as Great Moments in Pharmacy had its origins in the mind of a single ... [Continue Reading]
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Beyond the 4Ps: Using Relationship Marketing to Build Value and Demand for Pharmacy Services
By developing and maintaining mutually rewarding relationships with selected groups of patients and other partners, pharmacists can more effectively market pharmacy services.
William R. Doucette, PhD; Randal P. McDonough, PharmD, MSPharm
J Am Pharm Assoc. 2002;42:183-194.   doi: 10.1331/108658002763508470
More than a decade ago, Hepler and Strand+1,+2 introduced the concept that the therapeutic relationship between pharmacist and patient was an integral ... [Continue Reading]
Tags: pharmaceutical services, marketing
2002 Abstracts of Contributed Papers
J Am Pharm Assoc. 2002;42:283-335.   doi: 10.1331/108658002763508560
The following are abstracts of original research being presented at APhA2002, March 15-19, 2002, Philadelphia, Pa. Inquiries specific to the research should ... [Continue Reading]
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APhA Sesquicentennial Historical Poster Showcase
J Am Pharm Assoc. 2002;42:337-351.   doi: 10.1331/108658002763508579
The following are abstracts of all posters in the APhA Sesquicentennial Historical Poster Showcase being presented at APhA2002, March 15-19, 2002, in ... [Continue Reading]
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Letters

Letters
Richard L. Slaughter, MS; Larry D. Wagenknecht, RPh; Connie Sellors, BScPhm; et al.
J Am Pharm Assoc. 2002;42:148-151.   doi: 10.1331/108658002763508407
We noted with great interest the findings published by Mott et. al. in their research article, “A Four-State Summary of the Pharmacy ... [Continue Reading]
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Association Report

Association Report
Bruce Field; Bernard A. Sorofman, PhD; Patrick K. Brady; et al.
J Am Pharm Assoc. 2002;42:152-157.   doi: 10.1331/108658002763508416
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Corrections
J Am Pharm Assoc. 2002;42:157.   doi: 10.1331/108658002763508425
In the July/August 2001 issue, Table 6 (page 601) in the Review of “New Guidelines for Managing Hypercholesterolemia” incorrectly reported an LDL ... [Continue Reading]
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Viewpoint

A Pharmacy Success Story: 104,644 Pharmacy Technicians Certified Nationwide
Melissa M. Murer
J Am Pharm Assoc. 2002;42:158-159.   doi: 10.1331/108658002763508434
More and more, pharmacists are focusing on using their expertise and judgment to provide direct patient care, counseling, and service. As a ... [Continue Reading]
Tags: pharmacy technician
Tablet Splitting: Imperfect Perhaps, but Better than Excessive Dosing
Jay S. Cohen, MD
J Am Pharm Assoc. 2002;42:160-162.   doi: 10.1331/108658002763508443
The important and controversial issue of tablet splitting is addressed in two articles in this issue of JAPhA. In a laboratory setting, ... [Continue Reading]
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APhA Sesquicentennial

Pharmacy Organizations, 1952-2002
George B. Griffenhagen
J Am Pharm Assoc. 2002;42:164-168.   doi: 10.1331/108658002763508452
The primary organizations of pharmacy were already in place in 1952. The APhA Council, whose name was changed to APhA Board of ... [Continue Reading]
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Dynamics of PharmaCeutical Care

Counseling Patients About Sexual Dysfunction
Brian R. Martin, PharmD
J Am Pharm Assoc. 2002;42:352-353.   doi: 10.1331/108658002763508588
Sexual dysfunction is an important and increasingly prevalent health concern. In a population-based survey published in JAMA in 1999, 43% of women ... [Continue Reading]
Tags: sexual disorders, organic sexual dysfunction, patient counseling

Biotechnology Update

Omalizumab: A Novel Monoclonal Antibody for Treatment of Allergic Disease
Peggy Piascik, PhD
J Am Pharm Assoc. 2002;42:356-357.   doi: 10.1331/108658002763508597
One out of five individuals in the United States suffers from allergic disease. The two most common types of allergic disease are ... [Continue Reading]
Tags: monoclonal antibodies, omalizumab

PharmaCoinformatics

Virtual Panel Provides the Pharmaceutical Industry Fast, Cost-Effective Answers
Albert I. Wertheimer, PhD, MBA
J Am Pharm Assoc. 2002;42:360.   doi: 10.1331/108658002763508605
New modes of communication via the Internet (e.g., e-mail, videoconferencing) now enable groups to discuss issues and formulate solutions without the need ... [Continue Reading]
Tags: cost effectiveness, drug industry

The One Minute Counselor

A Pharmacist's Guide to Managing Hyperlipidemia
Patricia A. Rozek, PharmD, BCPS
J Am Pharm Assoc. 2002;42:361-362.   doi: 10.1331/108658002763508614
The National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) has issued new guidelines focused on aggressively lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels with target goals based ... [Continue Reading]
Tags: hyperlipidemia

Heroes of Pharmacy

William Procter Jr. (1817-1874)
Dennis B. Worthen, PhD
J Am Pharm Assoc. 2002;42:363-364.   doi: 10.1331/108658002763508623
Just 6 days after William Procter's death on February 10, 1874, the students at the Chicago College of Pharmacy passed a resolution ... [Continue Reading]
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About the Cover

World of Pharmacy 2002 (2001)/ Wolfgang A. Ritschel (b. 1933)
Rookis Stefanie
J Am Pharm Assoc. 2002;42:368.   doi: 10.1331/108658002763508632
The American Pharmaceutical Association, with a grant from Pfizer Inc., commissioned World of Pharmacy 2002 in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of ... [Continue Reading]
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