Bill Popomaronis, R.Ph., NCPA vice president, home health and long term care pharmacy services, provides his thoughts and explanations on the latest DME information from CMS.




Tuesday, December 9, 2008

But What About the Dollar Menu?

A study found that people given packaged meals were more successful at losing weight than were participants who chose their own portion sizes. Cutting down on portion sizes is the best way to combat the creeping obesity epidemic. Pharmacists can assist patients, especially those with diabetes, in managing weight issues by providing easy ways to measure portions correctly. For example, your fist is equivalent to 1 cup or 8 ounces. Tips such as this endear patients to your pharmacy. Find more and distinguish yourself from the competition.