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Thanks to the continued efforts by the Supply Chain team at the Dispensary of Hope, we recently welcomed three additional donor manufacturers. The Supply Chain team is always working to cultivate existing and potential relationships through manufacturer visits, industry conferences, and current donor referrals. We are excited to add these three new donors and look forward to what they have to offer in the future!
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| Product - Ibuprofen 400mg |
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| Products - Acteane Homeopathic Pain Relief tabs*, Arnicare Footcare Pain Relief Cream, Arnicare Pain Relief Cream** |
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| Product - Willow Balm, topical pain cream |
* Acteane Tablets. Indications: hot flashes, night sweats, menopause symptoms. Active ingredients: arnica. For more information, click HERE.
**Arnicare creams are a powerful pain reliever made from Arnica montana, a type of mountain daisy. Arnicare not only relieves muscle pain and stiffness, but it also relieves swelling from injuries and discoloration from bruising. In an osteoarthritis study, they concluded non-inferiority of arnica when compared to ibuprofen gel in Switzerland. These results allowed osteoarthritis to be listed as an indication, as seen on the Natural Medicines database. Of note, the monograph also lists the "potential to slow blood clotting." However, the NSAIDs (current treatment of choice) and arnica both have the potential to slow blood clotting. The adverse effect profile of the topical arnica is not concerning due to the lack of severe adverse effects.
Disclaimer - Dispensary of Hope does not recommend any products (homeopathic or prescription). There might be other types of products available from time to time - for patients needing pain releif or other. Again, if it would not be used by your pharmacy or clinic, you do not have to order it, although having OTC options is helpful for some patients.
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Pharmacist Focus: Dietary Supplements
by Bailey Caudill
Dietary supplements, vitamins, and herbal supplements have been growing in popularity in recent years. Vitamins and minerals are among the most popular categories. The official definition of a dietary supplement includes a product (other than tobacco) intended to supplement the diet that bears or contains one or more of the following dietary ingredients: vitamin, mineral, herb/botanical, amino acid, dietary substance for use by man to supplement the diet by increasing total dietary intake, or a concentrate metabolite, constituent, extract, or combination of any previously listed
ingredient1. People use supplements everyday with intentions to improve or maintain health. In healthcare, you will find that many patients choose dietary supplements over modern medicines. This is often due to cost and time it takes to see a provider. There is no appointment necessary to get supplements as they are sold over-the-counter and can be cheaper than prescription medications.
Demographics play an important role in recognizing trends of supplement usage. Supplements are more commonly used with females than males, and usage typically increases with age. Higher socioeconomic status and higher education level is also associated with increased usage. A cancer diagnosis can oftentimes be a motivating factor to try supplements
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To read more and for references, click here.
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* Register
HERE for our 2020 Southeast Symposium
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SPOTLIGHT: 2020 Southeast Symposium Speakers
With our second annual Southeast Symposium only a few months away, we wanted to share some additional details regarding our guest speakers. We are thankful for our Network members who offered to speak at this event!
Scott Cornwell
Chief Supply Chain Officer, Dispensary of Hope
Supply Chain Update
Christine Toni, RPh
CharityPharmacy.org
PQA (Pharmacy Quality Alliance) Medication Access Framework
Continuing Education Credit
Mary Kate Mouser, M.Ed.
Community Health & Benefit Director, Saint Thomas Health
Navigating your Community - Understanding Social Determinants of Health
Suzie Foley & Jennifer Snow, MBA
Greenville Free Medical Clinic & Prisma Health
Community Partnerships
Angie Babin, RPh, MBA
Director of Pharmacy Services
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD
Paul Mollo, PharmD
National Director of Medication Outcomes Disparity
Ascension Health
Gail Dolan, R.N. Ed.D & Leslie Lascheid
Chief Clinical Operations Officer & Chief Executive Officer
The Neighborhood Health Clinic
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Don't forget about the
Dispensary of Hope Resources page
! We have compiled a wealth of resources to help you with your Dispensary of Hope and Charitable Programs. Click
HERE to visit the Resource Library!
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Account Management Team
Phone: 615-736-5075
2700 Brick Church Pike
Nashville, Tennessee 37207
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