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Pharmacy Weight and Volume Measurement Conversions
Being able to accurately calculate and measure weight, length, and volume is an essential skill to have in pharmacy practice. Pharmacy technicians should be confident in doing these calculations and also be comfortable with common measuring unit conversions. Remembering these simple pharmacy pear...
Read MoreMedication Suffixes
Almost every adult is taking at least one medication on a daily basis. Many of the drug names can be hard to pronounce, and it can be even harder to remember the purpose for prescribing them. Then, to make it even more complicated, a single medication can be interchangeably known by its brand or ...
Read MoreThe Value of Vitamins
Certain vitamins and minerals are essential for our bodies to function properly and maintain an equilibrium (scientifically known as homeostasis). How Vitamins Work In simple terms, think of your body as an automobile. Without adequate levels of oil, gas, and coolant, your vehicle will not func...
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The Pros and Cons of Using an Online Pharmacy
The use of, and advances in, technology are on the rise. From shopping to business meetings, an online presence is the new “norm,” especially in times of pandemic restrictions. However, brick-and-mortar stores are not yet a thing of the past. In addition to businesses that operate completely onli...
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Preparing Medicine for Children
Proper medication administration is essential for a therapeutic benefit in any patient population, including children. With any medication, it is important that the right patient receives (or takes) the right medication at the right dose, right route of administration, and right frequency. These ...
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Pharmacy Weight and Volume Measurement Conversions
Being able to accurately calculate and measure weight, length, and volu…
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Almost every adult is taking at least one medication on a daily basis. …
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Certain vitamins and minerals are essential for our bodies to function …
