Jennifer Barrett, Assistant Editor

Researchers continue to search for evidence regarding the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes.

During the 2015-2016 season, influenza vaccines overall reduced the risk of influenza illness, but the live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) was ineffective in children, according to a recently-published study.

Amneal Pharmaceuticals has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of its Lorazepam Oral Concentrate, USP 2mg/mL, due to a defect in the dropper markings that are supplied with the product, according to a company press release.

The introduction of routine rotavirus vaccinations resulted in substantial reductions in diarrhea-related hospitalization in children, as well as associated health care costs.

Conclusive evidence that supports the use of probiotics to prevent eczema and asthma in high-risk infants is lacking.

Growing antimicrobial resistance has made antibiotics increasingly less effective in treating gonorrhea.

Researchers have found a new antibiotic that may have the potential to treat gonorrhea, according to a study published recently in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy.

Officials with the FDA are warning health care professionals and patients not to use any liquid product manufactured by PharmaTech LLC, Davie, Florida, due to possible Burkholderia cepacia contamination, according to a safety alert issued by the FDA.

Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by a parasite and transmitted through consumption of contaminated food or water.

A study published in Pediatrics found no conclusive evidence to support the use of probiotics to prevent eczema and asthma in high-risk infants.

The CDC has identified an increase in reported cases of cyclosporiasis, according to a health advisory issued by the CDC Health Alert Network.

Officials with the FDA have issued a safety alert warning against the use of “Balguti Kesaria (or Kesaria Balguti) Ayurvedic Medicine,” due to high levels of lead.

Officials with the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have proposed to cut the amount of controlled substances to be manufactured in 2018 by 20%, compared to 2017, according to a press release.

To combat the abuse and diversion of opioid medications, Attorney General Jeff Sessions has announced the formation of a new Department of Justice (DOJ) pilot program to crack down on opioid-related health care fraud.

Officials with the FDA have announced the approval of glecaprevir and pibrentasvir (Mavyret, AbbVie Inc) for hepatitis C.

Officials with the FDA have approved enasidenib (Idhifa, Celgene Corporation) to treat adult patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who have a specific genetic mutation, isocitrate dehydrogenase-2 (IDH2), according to a FDA press release.

Pharmacists crack the top 5 of most competitive in-demand jobs with 6-figure salaries.

The FDA has issued a safety alert after receiving serious adverse events reports regarding intravitreal (eye) injections of a medication containing triamcinolone and moxifloxacin.

Crown Laboratories Inc manufactures both prescription and OTC medications, including prescription urea cream and lotion.

Tennessee drug company Crown Laboratories Inc. has agreed to cease the manufacturing and distribution of unapproved and misbranded dermatologic creams and lotions.

A Mississippi pharmacist in charge of a compounding pharmacy pleaded guilty to his role in a $192 million compounded medication scheme, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Pharmacists continue to rank among best-paying professions, but competition in the job market is high.

An FDA panel voted against recommending Intellipharmaceutics’ Rexista abuse-deterrent oxycodone hydrochloride extended release tablets, according to a company press release.

Sink your teeth into these 5 ways that sharks could benefit humans, potentially leading to new drug developments.

Generic drug prescribing and use continues to trend upward in workers compensation, according to a report recently released by Coventry Workers Comp Services. Generic drug prescribing and use continues to trend upward in workers compensation, according to a report recently released by Coventry Workers Comp Services.

An asthma drug may potentially be useful in treating type 2 diabetes, according to a recently-published study.

Wilson M. Compton, MD, MPE, Deputy Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) of the National Institutes of Health, addressed pharmacists about their roles in curbing the opioid crisis at the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) annual meeting.

In what is being called the “largest health care fraud enforcement action in Department of Justice history,” 412 individuals, including 115 health care providers, across 41 federal districts have been charged for their involvement in health care fraud and opioid distribution schemes.

The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) is holding its annual meeting from July 15-19, in Nashville, Tennessee.