Vaccines are truly miracle drugs. Polio has been effectively banished from the human population. In the U.S., the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends a regimen of vaccines for infants and children to protect them from otherwise common diseases such as chickenpox, Hepatitis A and B and polio. DTaP covers diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis.

Written by SmartSense | March 1, 2016 | Pharmacy Safety

Sometimes regulations are perceived as being ahead of the curve of practice and development, and other times they’re playing catch up. Oregon’s Board of Pharmacy is the leader in updating regulations to reflect current technology and development.

Written by SmartSense | February 3, 2016 | Pharmacy Safety

Three down, one to go: food and beverage coolers

Written by SmartSense | August 26, 2015 | Pharmacy Safety

Refrigerated medications need special care; guidelines and regulations help with direction

Written by SmartSense | August 3, 2015 | Pharmacy Safety

Written by SmartSense | July 14, 2015 | Pharmacy Safety

Keeping vaccines refrigerated when they’re delivered to the most remote parts of the world is a critical challenge that many experts have been trying to solve for decades. Dr. Harvey Rubin is one of the experts who have crafted new alternatives to address the issue.

Written by SmartSense | December 10, 2014 | Pharmacy Safety