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Does my child need a daily multivitamin?
If you give your child a multivitamin, you may be surprised to learn that this…
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Generic vs. name-brand medication
Patients often ask pharmacists if generic vs. name-brand medication is better. Holly Dillenbeck, a Marshfield…
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National Drug Takeback Day: Clean out your medicine cabinet
The Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) hosts a National Prescription Drug Takeback Day twice a…
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Acetaminophen, ibuprofen or aspirin, which pain reliever is right for you?
Several options are available for over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers. Dr. Jacob Lonsdale, a non-operative pediatric…
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Prescription safety: Changes to certain mailed prescriptions in Wisconsin
Patient safety is top-of-mind for health care providers. That’s why certain policies and guidelines are…
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3 things to consider when taking medication
When you pick up medication at the pharmacy, your pharmacist usually provides the information you…
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Opioids for cancer pain: Are there risks?
With the ongoing opioid crisis, many people are concerned about becoming addicted to opioids. For…
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Antibiotic resistance and kids: What you need to know
Doctors have used antibiotics to treat bacterial infections for more than 90 years. Modern advances…
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Black box warnings point out drugs’ possible side effects
You may have heard the term “black box warning” for some prescription medications. This doesn’t mean…
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