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Next Generation Pharmacist Awards
Abby Caplan Reynolds, PharmD, winner if the 2011 Rising Star of the Year Award, distinguishes herself as a strong advocate for medication therapy management.
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Dual Degrees: Full Speed Ahead
More student pharmacists are thinking
Pediatric Drug Poisonings on the Rise
More children are being exposed to medicines in toxic doses as prescription drug use by Americans increases, according to a new study.
Engaging Patients With Rx Packaging
Reminder packaging boosted adherence and improved patient outcomes in studies, but investigators say more research is needed.
Rare Disease Research Goes Viral
NSAID Use Tied to Miscarriage Risk
Taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs during pregnancy more than doubled the risk of miscarriage, researchers reported.
Petition Calls for Boxed Warning on PPIs
Acid-reducing drugs should come with warnings about the risks of long-term use, according to a watchdog group.
FDA Takes on Unsafe Pill Splitting
Concerns about the common but risky practice of splitting tablets led the FDA to issue clearer guidelines for drug makers.
Faster Flu Test Wins FDA Approval
A new test to quickly and effectively distinguish between seasonal, H1N1, and other types of flu promises to improve pandemic preparedness.
Profiteers Cash in on Drug Shortages
Unauthorized vendors hoard and resell drugs at markups as high as 4533% of the normal price, analysts report.
Too Few Health Workers Get Flu Vaccine
Myths about the safety and effectiveness of influenza vaccines prevent many health care professionals from getting vaccinated.
Illicit Pharmacies Use Search to Bait Buyers
Rogue online pharmacies routinely hack search results to divert patients seeking legitimate drug information, according to a new study.
The High Cost of Kids' Asthma
Pharmacists can help parents cope with the challenges of managing childhood asthma, including the rising cost of medications.
Are OTC Statins a Danger to Patients?
The benefits and risks of OTC statins are debated again as Pfizer weighs a new future for its top-selling cholesterol drug Lipitor.
Making Sense of Health Insurance Lingo
A new tool promises to translate complex health insurance policies into simple terms that are easier for patients to understand.
The benefits and risks of OTC statins are debated again as Pfizer weighs a new future for its top-selling drug.
Closing the Gender Gap in Pharmacy Ownership
Women make up half the pharmacy workforce, but pharmacy ownership is still largely male-dominated-a fact the Women in Pharmacy initiative aims to change.
Women make up half the pharmacy workforce, but ownership is still largely male dominated-a fact the Women in Pharmacy initiative aims to change.
Drug Spam Finds Easy Target in US Patients
Americans are more likely than patients in other countries to treat serious illnesses with drugs purchased from rogue online pharmacies.
Rx Sharing Not Linked to Income
Myths about medication borrowing are dispelled by findings from a new study of urban populations.
From OTC Picks to Rx Mixups, Twitter Tells All
Information shared by patients on social networking sites reveals key health trends and medication misconceptions.
HHS Lays Groundwork for Insurance Exchanges
Marketplaces for health insurance will let individuals and small businesses shop around for the best price.
Does Poor Oral Hygiene Hurt Pregnancy Chances?
Failure to brush and floss regularly could lead to gum disease that interferes with conception, new research shows.
2011 Next-Generation Pharmacist Awards: Meet the Finalists
Learn more about this years' finalists for NGP Awards, who hail from 21 states and Guam and represent the best and the brightest in the field of pharmacy.
For Convenient Flu Shots, Patients Favor Pharmacies
Retail pharmacists were leading providers of flu shots during the 2010-2011 influenza season.
Preventing Preterm Births with a Flu Shot
A new study shows that vaccination can lower a pregnant women's risk of delivering premature and low-birth weight babies.