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The New York Times notices pharmacists

It starts to sing a few bars of “The Unsung Role of the Pharmacist in Patient Health.”

In medicine, we often focus on the traditional doctor/patient interaction. We tend to ignore practitioners who come into contact with patients more than physicians.

The BP – dementia link

Treating high blood pressure aggressively might stave off dementia.

People who received intensive treatment for hypertension were less likely to develop minor cognitive problems than those receiving standard treatment.

Yes, there’s probably going to be a shortage

With multiple recalls of valsartan, you can expect other BP meds to feel the ripple effect.

Don’t cuddle your hedgehog

That’s not a euphemism. The CDC is warning people to resist the urge to kiss or cuddle any hedgehogs they come across because of a salmonella risk.

The long read: Is it time to get into specialty pharma?

By 2021, half of all drug spending is expected to be on specialty drugs. Are you ready for that market? Should you be? http://www.drugtopics.com/specialty-drugs/independent-pharmacies-chains-enter-specialty-pharmacy“>Drug Topics explores the question.