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Ochsner Children’s is launching a new yearly pharmacy fellowship in partnership with the Institute for Safe Medication Practices, with an aim at training a new generation of pharmacists focused on ...

High temperatures can degrade prescription medications, especially those delivered by mail. Most drugs should be stored between 68 and 77 degrees, and heat can reduce their effectiveness or inactivate ...

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