Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos, Staff Writer

A Washington, DC–based research firm finds that low-income beneficiaries will have fewer drug plan options next year.

As modified labels for oral OTC pediatric cough and cold medicines begin hitting pharmacy shelves, pharmacists are in a unique position to educate parents and caregivers on potential treatment options for this class of medicines.

American Pharmacists Month recognizes the integral role pharmacists play in the health care of patients.

Clinicians, regulators, and patients have an opportunity to offer input before the PCAB revises its standards and principles.

Efforts are under way to bring patients resources to help avoid medication errors.

New York residents now have the option of getting flu and pneumonia shots from their pharmacists.

OTC cough and cold medicines for children will be the focus of an upcoming FDA special hearing.

In an effort to clear up any confusion and provide context on the FDA's alert for the diabetes drug Byetta, the companies marketing the medication recently held a conference call.

CVS' acquisition of Longs Drug Stores will bring their total operations to approximately 6800 drugstores in 41 states and the District of Columbia.

The San Francisco law banning the sale of tobacco products has pharmacies raising the question of fairness.

A groundbreaking study has researchers urging clinicians to warn patients about the dangers of mixing alcohol or street drugs with prescription or OTC medications.

Similar to a bank ATM, Parata's prescription vending machine is offering patients at Med-Fast Pharmacy a new alternative in how they get their medications.

MedFlash, a device to store personal health records, provides patients with the capabilities to manage their health information.

Supporters of HR 6331 are celebrating a major victory. Earlier this week Congress blocked President Bush's veto of the legislation that includes 3 provisions that protect patient access to community pharmacies.

The unprecedented collaboration of RxHub and SureScripts will unite the country's 2 leading health information networks.

HR 6331 narrowly fails to get the support it needs in the Senate.

A new study is showing patients the money by offering a chance to win cash for taking medication.

A new study demonstrates that pharmacist intervention and home monitoring of BP can help patients manage their condition.

Thinking outside the box has allowed the Beverly Hills Pharmacy to continue its growth.

A call to action by health care experts recommends home blood pressure monitoring for the 73 million individuals with hypertension.

A new report from the CARE program shows that pharmacy compliance with dual-label Plan B is extremely high.

MTM services improve patient outcomes and provide pharmacists with new financial opportunities.

The University of Kansas Hospital's use of ScriptPro's Telepharmacy brings added safety to the preparation process for chemotherapy medications.

onePAC compliance packaging helps reduce medical errors and drive adherence.

Lancaster General Hospital's bedside point of care system is improving patient safety.

The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends that adults 60 years of age and older be vaccinated with the shingles vaccine Zostavax. Seniors also should consider getting an annual flu shot.