Kate H. Gamble, Senior Editor

Florida Public-Private Partnership underscores the importance of pharmacists in helping patients prepare for the upcoming flu season.

The pharmacist-directed service can improve coordination of care from the hospital to an outpatient clinic for patients taking warfarin.

A new study by York University researchers finds that practicing yoga can reduce the symptoms of chronic pain in women with fibromyalgia.

A new study found that caffeine tablets may ease the painful throbbing in those who suffer headaches following a spinal tap.

Among the products included as part of the acquisition are 7 pain medications and 2 infectious disease treatments.

Community pharmacists say audits and unfair reimbursement practices undermine their ability to provide effective patient care.

Adolescents who misuse controlled meds are more likely to abuse other drugs and distribute pain meds to others, a study found.

Comprehensive Medication Review, a focus of recent MTM programs, is an effective tool that can improve the impact of medication therapy and enhance outcomes.

Reps from APhA, NACDS, NCPA, and NASPA argue that argues that a 10% Medicaid reimbursement cut in California violates the federal patient access law.

A meta-analysis of more than a dozen trials indicates that zinc lozenges that dissolve slowly in the mouth may be a useful treatment option for colds.

The opioid analgesic is indicated for the relief of moderate to severe acute and chronic pain in opioid-tolerant patients.

New research finds that the majority of patients would want to be tested for Alzheimer's, and that women bear most of the caregiving burden.

Opposition to the Express Scripts-Medco merger stems from concerns over reduced access, increased prices, and diminished patient care.

The discovery of the an antibody that can fight all types of influenza A viruses may turn out to be a turning point in the development of new vaccines.

New dosing instructions announced to help encourage appropriate acetaminophen use and reduce the risk of accidental overdose.

A new study from the University of California finds that images placed in front of the screen can increase visual discomfort.

A new form of therapy may help patients with symptoms such as pain, weakness, or dizziness that can't be explained by an underlying disease.

Cephalon to provide education modules for two products indicated for the management of breakthrough pain in opioid-tolerant patients with cancer.

Combining two major PBMs combine will make it too difficult for community and independent pharmacists to compete, association leaders say.

Despite the new APA definition of pain addiction, the number of individuals who meet the addiction criteria remains the same.

With flu season just around the corner, the FDA has approved the formulation for the 2011-2012 vaccine.

Getting patients who have diabetes -- or who are at risk -- to make proactive changes is difficult, but it's not impossible.

NCPA endorses the bipartisan legislation, which would repeal a portion of the new health care reform law.

Second-term state Rep. David Burke's experience in health care and economic development expected to be an asset, colleague says.