Allison Gilchrist, Associate Editor

Buprenorphine is a medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder.

The US Department of Health and Human Services has proposed allowing physicians to prescribe buprenorphine for twice as many opioid-addicted patients as they do now.

Recent research shows that only 1% of obese patients eligible for FDA-approved weight-loss drugs are actually prescribed them.

Tennessee could become the next US state to permit pharmacists to prescribe birth control.

When the administrator for the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy Controlled Substance Monitoring Program scanned the state's prescription database in 2014, he uncovered a sobering number of suspected doctor shoppers."

Walgreens' community pharmacist intervention program boosts medication adherence rates and lowers related costs for patients with a wide range of chronic diseases, a recent study demonstrated.

What patients don't know about their prescription medications can hurt them.

A new app may help streamline medication needs for travelers.

Medication adherence is modifiable with improved care transitions following a major adverse cardiovascular event.

Older adults are increasingly putting themselves at risk for adverse effects by concurrently taking multiple prescription drugs and supplements.

Pharmacists should be aware of the latest drug trend report from the nation's largest pharmacy benefits manager to better inform patients of any shifts in pricing.

Patients receiving follow-up care more than 6 weeks after a heart attack are much less likely to stick to their medication regimen.

An act to restrict direct-to-consumer advertising was recently referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

The FDA is requiring a new boxed warning for all immediate-release opioids that outlines the serious risks of opioid misuse, abuse, addiction, overdose, and death.

Pharmacists should double-check patients self-reporting allergies to ensure that they're taking accurate and appropriate treatment.

A US Senate committee recently held a hearing to investigate the culprits behind the growing backlog of generic drug applications at the FDA.

Most of MS medications require regular blood tests to track how the drug is affecting the body.

Possible side effects for multiple sclerosis medications can range from mild to life-threatening.

Establishing a competitive edge against large, national retail pharmacy chains and mail order pharmacies has been one of the most significant challenges facing independent pharmacies for many years.

Pharmacists should keep an eye out for patients with diabetes taking pravastatin and paroxetine concomitantly, as this medication combination could be deadly.

Patients celebrating St. Patrick’s Day while taking medications affected by alcohol are going to have a bad time.

Patients who leave the hospital without their prescriptions in hand following an asthma-related visit are substantially more likely to be readmitted.

The role of pharmacists in the treatment of acute coronary syndrome, COPD, atrial fibrillation, heart failure, opioid-induced constipation, and type 2 diabetes.

Independent pharmacies are uniquely situated for personalized patient interactions.

Pharmacists providing care for those with chronic conditions should work as closely as possible with patients and other health care providers.

Independent pharmacists' ability to provide personalized care gives them a competitive advantage within value-based health care models.

Pharmacist-led interventions support optimal medication safety outcomes.

A recent government report highlighted the role pharmacists play in promoting patient safety within ambulatory settings.

New data from the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services show an improvement in the number of Medicare Part D beneficiaries who have access to preferred cost-sharing pharmacies.

Overweight or obese women may experience unique difficulties with their reproductive health medications.