The Consultant Pharmacist is published by the
American Society of Consultant Pharmacists.

Features
It's Only Natural: Herbal Remedies Claim Their Niche
Caren McHenry Martin
Herbal medicines are here to stay, and the consultant pharmacist should have a basic understanding of available research, regulatory issues, and possible benefits and adverse events associated with the use of these popular remedies.

"Certified Geriatric Pharmacist": A Bridge to Enhanced Respect, Expanded Responsibility-and More
David K. Buerger
Why geriatrics? Why now? A detailed look at pharmacy's newest vehicle for skills differentiation-how it evolved, the philosophy behind it, and what it will take to make the grade.

Managing Depression in the Elderly Long-Term Care Resident
Pamela J. Black
Depression is not a normal part of aging, and should not be accepted as such. An understanding of the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic options can help consultant pharmacists contribute to effective treatment and full recovery of the depressed elderly patient.

C O N T E N T S
June 1997/Volume 12, Number 6
About the artist: Audrey Ferguson, creator of this month's lively cover painting, "Mexican Art," received her master's degree in Fine Arts from the American University in 1975 at the age of 54. Ms. Ferguson resides at Leisure World in Silver Spring, Maryland, where she is a member of the Art Guild.

Research and Reports

Protocol for Pharmacist Dosing of Warfarin
LoriAnne Cohn Edwards
The author presents a warfarin dosing protocol to help pharmacists provide more efficient anticoagulation services for long-term care facilities.

Cost Analysis of Solid Oral Medication Distribution and Administration: Applications for Chronic Nitrate Therapy
Edgar R. Gonzalez, Robert J. Chaponis, R. K. Elswick, Jr., H. Edward Davidson, Rhonda B. Liberto
The researchers measured labor and time costs associated with measuring and dispensing solid oral nitrate forms in four long-term care environments.

Clinical Notes

Cost Analysis of Capsule-Versus-Tablet Dilution and Administration in Long-Term Care
I. Barton Frenchman, Theodore Price
Total monthly costs of three medications were calculated based on time studies and labor and acquisition costs.

D E P A R T M E N T S

Bylines
Thomas R. Clark

Commentary
Unabashedly Bullish

Health Trends

ASCP Reports
LTC Pharmacy Practice Standards Reach Final Stages of Review Process

Calendar

PathWays Forum
Revisiting Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

Consultants Forum
Consultant Pharmacist: Going to CAMP

Alternate Sites Forum
Advances in Oncology Hold Promise for Home Therapies

Subacute Care/Hospital Forum
Performance Improvement, the JCAHO Way

Close to Home
Texas Pharmacies Prevail in Medicaid Fee Cut Battle

The Changing Marketplace
Nursing Home Selling Prices Over the Top in 1996

Helpful Ideas
Basic Steps to Corporate Compliance

Late Additions
Alabama Contemplates Mandatory Mail Order