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U-500 Insulin Pen Approved by FDA
The FDA today approved Eli Lilly's Humulin R U-500 insulin human injection (KwikPen) for patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes who need more than 200 units of insulin per day.
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Pharmacist Charged with Medicaid Fraud Found Dead
A pharmacist facing sentencing in March for defrauding Medicaid has been found dead in his house.
Colleges Collaborate on Accelerated Pharmacy Program
Indiana University Southeast and Sullivan University College of Pharmacy in Kentucky are partnering for an accelerated pharmacy program that will save students time and tuition money.
7 Simple Steps to Combat Heart Failure
Pharmacists may want to steer their patients toward a resource for their cardiovascular health: the Life’s Simple 7 test from the American Heart Association.
Pharmacy School Finds Medical Marijuana May Reduce Migraine Frequency
Medical marijuana may reduce the number of migraines that a patient experiences each month.
Pharmacy Student Embarks on Tour for Diversity in Medicine
A pharmacy student at Drake University will be traveling across the country and representing her field for a program called Tour for Diversity in Medicine.
Pharmacy Robber Shot by Police
A man trying to rob a Walgreens was shot by police following a chase outside the pharmacy.
Attractiveness Associated with Higher Grades Among Women
More attractive female students in pharmacy school may receive higher grades than their less attractive peers.
Walmart Will Close 154 US Stores
Walmart is shuttering 154 US store locations, including 102 Walmart Express stores.
3 Student Pharmacy Volunteers Killed in Honduras Bus Crash
Three students on a mission trip involving volunteer work at a pharmacy were recently killed in a bus crash in Honduras.
Pharmacy School Receives Walgreens Diversity Donation
Walgreens has donated $10,000 to Manchester University's College of Pharmacy, Natural, and Health Sciences to boost diversity on campus.
Compounding Pharmacy Forced to Stop Production Due to Insanitary Conditions
Downing Labs accused of manufacturing and distributing adulterated drugs made in insanitary conditions.
5 Patient Populations That Need More Vitamin D
Pharmacists receiving questions from patients about vitamin D supplementation can reinforce the important role that the vitamin plays in the body namely, its benefits for strong bones and healthy muscles.
Graft Device Now Approved for Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Device should be used in conjunction with standard diabetic ulcer care.
Playing Action Video Games May Increase Lethal Self-Harm Likelihood
College students who play action video games may be more capable of self-harm if they experience suicide ideation.
Pharmacists Fight Law Prohibiting Religious Objections to Plan B Dispensing
A Washington State pharmacy and 2 pharmacists continue to fight a law prohibiting the state's pharmacists from using religious objections to refuse to dispense emergency contraceptives.
Pharmacy School Teams Up with Janssen on Chagas Disease Treatments
University of California, San Diego's Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences will be collaborating with Janssen Research and Development to find new treatments for Chagas disease.
Compounding pharmacy Downing Labs LLC, its co-owners, and its pharmacist-in-charge have been issued a consent decree of permanent injunction.
How the Media Frames Opioid Abuse
Mainstream media is more likely to portray opioid abuse as a problem for law enforcement to tackle, rather than a treatable health condition that pharmacists can help address.
Retail Pharmacist MTM Roles Supported by US House
Enhanced model aims to look at additional incentives and flexibilities to achieve the goals of the program.
Pharmacist Threatened with Explosives During Robbery
A Delaware man warned a Walgreens pharmacist that he would blow himself up with explosives if she did not comply with his demands for prescription pills.
Patients with certain diabetic foot ulcers now have a new treatment option.
More than 40 members of the US House of Representatives have expressed support for greater pharmacist roles in improvements made to Medicare Part D's medication therapy management (MTM) program.
4 Findings From a Successful HIV PrEP Program
Program’s ability to address adverse effects found to improve outcomes.
5 States with High Rates of Deadly Drug Overdose
Overdose deaths involving opioids are on the rise in the United States.
Top Pharmacy Chains Revealed as Repeat HIPAA Violators
CVS Health, Walgreens, Walmart, Express Scripts, and Rite Aid pharmacies listed among violators of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
Supplements Containing Kratom Seized by US Marshals
Nearly 90,000 bottles of dietary supplements containing kratom have been seized by US Marshals, according to the FDA.
Suspected Pharmacy Robber Uses Bizarre Ruse
The suspect in a pharmacy robbery says she was forced to commit the crime because her daughter's life was threatened.
CVS Health, Walgreens, Walmart, Express Scripts, and Rite Aid pharmacies all appear in a list of the top 10 most frequent violators of HIPAA.
Can Music Benefit COPD Patients?
Study examines impact of music on respiratory symptoms, psychological well-being, and quality of life.