September 2019

The FDA Encourages New Treatments for Sickle Cell Disease

September 30, 2019 FDA News

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is collaborating with patients, academics, and the pharmaceutical industry to encourage the development of new treatments for sickle cell disease (SCD). Read More »

How to Help Employees Quit Smoking

September 30, 2019 News

According to the CDC, “Tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of death and disease in the United States.” Killing nearly half a million people a year and costing over $300 billion, tobacco use is a Read More »

Some Medicines and Driving Don’t Mix

September 30, 2019 FDA News

Most medications won’t affect your ability to drive safely. But some do. The FDA advises to make sure you know if your prescription or over-the-counter medication can cause side-effects that may make it unsafe to Read More »

KPH PRESIDENT & CEO BRIDGET-ANN HART, R.Ph., TO RETIRE DAVID WARNER, R.Ph., VERMONT NATIVE & 30-YEAR KPH EMPLOYEE, ELECTED TO ROLE

September 30, 2019 News

KPH PRESIDENT & CEO BRIDGET-ANN HART, R.Ph., TO RETIRE DAVID WARNER, R.Ph., VERMONT NATIVE & 30-YEAR KPH EMPLOYEE, ELECTED TO ROLE GOUVERNEUR, NY: After 40 years with KPH Healthcare Services, Bridget-ann Hart, R.Ph., has announced her retirement Read More »

Halloween Safety: Costumes, Candy, and Colored Contact Lenses

September 25, 2019 FDA News

Enjoy a happy and safe Halloween by following these guidelines from FDA, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read More »

‘Colored’ and Decorative Contact Lenses: A Prescription Is A Must

September 25, 2019 FDA News

Decorative contact lenses, also called 'colored' or 'costume' contact lenses, are not cosmetics or over-the-counter merchandise. They are medical devices regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and you need a prescription to avoid Read More »

Black Licorice: Trick or Treat?

September 23, 2019 FDA News

Black licorice is an old fashioned treat that can be harmful if you eat too much. If you're 40 or older, eating 2 ounces of black licorice a day for two weeks could cause an Read More »

Home Delivery Infographic

September 19, 2019 Infographics

ProAct’s mail order pharmacy, ProAct Pharmacy Services, is an industry leader in quality and service. Our goal is to provide clients’ members with an easy to use, cost effective, and convenient method to have their Read More »

What You Need to Know (And What We’re Working to Find Out) About Products Containing Cannabis or Cannabis-derived Compounds, Including CBD

September 19, 2019 FDA News

The FDA is working to answer questions about the science, safety, and quality of products containing cannabis and cannabis-derived compounds, particularly CBD. Read More »

It’s Getting to be That Time of Year Again — Flu Season!

September 12, 2019 Ron's Clinical Corner

Welcome back to the Corner. With students back to school and the fall season upon us, I thought it would be a good opportunity to talk about the flu. Everyone is aware that the flu is Read More »