Pharmacists’ Integral Role in Comprehensive Pain Management
Chronic pain affects millions of people worldwide, significantly impacting their quality of life and overall well-being. As many individuals with chronic pain primarily rely on medications for relief, pharmacists play a crucial role in their care. In observance of Pain Awareness Month, we highlight the integral role that pharmacists play in effective pain management. Various aspects of the pharmacist's role include medication management, pain education, self-management, interprofessional collaboration, and addressing stigma. Understanding Chronic Pain Chronic pain is a complex condition that involves physical,
The Fitzpatrick Scale: Assessing Pharmacy Clients’ UV Sensitivity
Pharmacists’ role in UV safety for various publics Pharmacists are often the first point of contact for people seeking advice on UV safety and skin care. Crucially, pharmacists are typically available for more frequent contact with patients. This positions those in this profession to be an invaluable resource to patients, especially those who are in sun-vulnerable populations, including those with UV-vulnerable Fitzpatrick skin types, or those on medications that increase their UV sensitivity. There is a role for pharmacists to play in skin