Ryan Marotta, Assistant Editor

Learn about the new drugs and expanded indications approved by the FDA in June 2016.

The Absorb GT1 Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold System is the first coronary artery disease stent designed to be absorbed by the body.

The FDA today approved Abbott Vascular's Absorb GT1 Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold System, which is the first coronary artery disease stent that is designed to be absorbed by a patient's body.

The FDA today approved Gilead Sciences' sofosbuvir and velpatasvir (Epclusa) for the treatment of adult patients with chronic hepatitis C virus both with and without cirrhosis.

Although medications are tested for potential adverse events before they're approved, some side effects may not be evident until after a drug enters the market.

In January 2010, Dominique Dormeville watched as her parents' home country of Haiti suffered in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake that affected many of her friends and relatives.

Two pharmacy technicians were among the victims of the deadliest mass shooting in US history.

Learn about the new drugs and expanded indications approved by the FDA in May 2016.

Sumatriptan iontophoretic transdermal system (Zecuity) was the first transdermal patch to be approved for the acute treatment of migraine headaches.

The FDA issued a warning today alerting providers and patients about the potential risk of serious burns and scarring associated with the use of a migraine patch.

Subcutaneous buprenorphine implant (Probuphine) treats opioid dependence in patients who are already stable on low-to-moderate doses of other forms of buprenorphine.

Nicole Bernabe, CPhT, shares her experiences and thoughts on the technician's evolving role.

The FDA has approved Titan Pharmaceuticals' subcutaneous buprenorphine implant (Probuphine) for the maintenance treatment of opioid dependence.

Pharmacy technicians who put in extra hours each week without additional compensation may soon be eligible for overtime pay under a new Department of Labor rule finalized on May 18, 2016.

Potential risk of leg and foot amputations associated with the use of the diabetes medication canagliflozin.

The FDA has issued a warning to patients and providers concerning a potential risk of leg and foot amputations associated with the use of the diabetes medication canagliflozin.

Throughout her studies at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, aspiring pharmacist Katlyn Grossman has strived to use her knowledge and skills to serve her community.

Learn about the new drugs and expanded indications approved by the FDA in April 2016.

The FDA identified 23 reported cases of drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms among olanzapine users.

The FDA is updating the labels of all products containing the antipsychotic olanzapine to warn patients and providers about a possible risk of drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms.

With spring in full bloom, many are celebrating the blossoming flora, but others are lamenting the yearly onset of their seasonal allergies.

Earth Day serves as an important reminder of our responsibility to our planet, but the occasion also presents health care providers with the opportunity to better understand how environmental issues can impact patient health.

Most pharmacists are driven by a desire to help their patients, but the experiences of Stephanie Ostling, a 2016 PharmD Candidate at the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy, have helped her to develop a particularly foundational sense of empathy.

Ohio is 1 of 8 states that don't require pharmacy technicians to be licensed, but that could change if a recent proposal gets passed.

Learn about the new drugs and expanded indications approved by the FDA in March 2016.

The FDA has announced that it is updating the labels of several type 2 diabetes medications to warn patients and providers of an increased heart failure risk associated with the drugs' use.

In recognition of the rising professional status of pharmacy technicians, Penn Foster Career School has announced the creation of the school's Pharmacy Technician Advisory Council.

For Evva Destine Hoover, a pharmacy student at the South Carolina College of Pharmacy, leadership roles are not positions to be filled, but opportunities to make an impact on one's community.

Amid changes in the health care landscape, there is little doubt that technicians are taking on more prominent roles within the pharmacy team.

Learn about the new drugs and expanded indications approved by the FDA in February 2016.