One in three of your adult patients has high blood pressure

April 2013

One in three of your adult patients has high blood pressure...and many of them are NOT getting the proper help from their meds.

Blood pressure meds work well to lower stroke and heart attack risk...but they're prone to dispensing and adherence issues.

Dispensing. Double-check that you're selecting the right med from the computer and pharmacy shelves. Many blood pressure meds are mistaken for each other.

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Blood Pressure One in three of your adult patients has high blood pressure
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Opioids the dangers of using codeine in kids
Vitamins & Minerals questions about the safety and efficacy of calcium and vitamin D supplements
Constipation myths about constipation

One in three of your adult patients has high blood pressure

Practical advice for a better career, with unlimited access to CE

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