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Meperidine was synthetically derived in 1939 as an anticholinergic agent, but was discovered to possess analgesic properties shortly after.

New study results show broad-spectrum antibiotic use within 2 years of life increases type 1 diabetes (T1D) risk in Caesarean-delivered children.

Contact lens-related keratitis is on the rise, according to a recent CDC report.

It's completely normal to not want to be blamed for something, and it's also completely normal to blame others.

Rite Aid has announced that naloxone, a medication that can be used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, is now available at more than 440 pharmacies in Kentucky, Ohio, Oregon, and Vermont without a prescription.

Lynette Bradley-Baker, PhD, RPh, vice president of public affairs and engagement of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP), explains how pharmacy associations work in collaboration.

National Association of Specialty Pharmacy President Burt Zweigenhaft has announced the industry's two much-anticipated awards recognizing the best in the business of specialty pharmacy this year.

Pharmacists who launched marketing campaigns for flu shots in late summer may have jumped the gun for their older patients.

The FDA recently approved Aralez Pharmaceuticals' Yosprala, a once-daily, fixed-dose combination of the antiplatelet agent aspirin and the proton pump inhibitor omeprazole.

Price Chopper and Market 32 customers and teammates from throughout the company's six state footprint helped raise $23,679 during the month-long fundraising campaign for United Way.

Wholesalers, Grocers, Regional Chains and State Pharmacist Groups Back Legislation

Is there a place for pharmacists to assume a prescribing role?

If you've ever worked in a community pharmacy, you know it's a very hectic setting.

Biosimilars have become increasingly popular in the last few years.

Recently, there's been an uptick in studies and articles about functional dyspepsia (FD). The reason is probably that FD is quite common (10% to 15% of the US population has it), and many clinicians fail to differentiate FD from other gastrointestinal disturbances.

Lynette Bradley-Baker, PhD, RPh, vice president of public affairs and engagement of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP), describes how pharmacy school curriculums have changed.

No. 1 Print and Online Source for Pharmacists Takes to Social Media to #ThankAPharmacist

Lynette Bradley-Baker, PhD, RPh, vice president of public affairs and engagement of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP), discusses collaborations with the AACP.

Lynette Bradley-Baker, PhD, RPh, vice president of public affairs and engagement of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP), explains how pharmacies can become sites for student rotations.

Teva has just launched daptomycin for injection, a generic version of Cubicin, in the US market.

Nearly 300 Attendees Received Flu Shots and Health Screenings

Medicines for Europe and GPhA are committed to supporting positive developments of the negotiations for a TTIP and in particular the regulatory cooperation of pharmaceuticals therein.

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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is now advising against giving codeine to children.

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Lynette Bradley-Baker, PhD, RPh, vice president of public affairs and engagement of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP), explains how practicing pharmacists can become preceptors.

Virtus Pharmaceuticals Opco II is recalling 7 batches of hyoscyamine sulfate 0.125 mg, which include tablet, sublingual, and orally disintegrating tablet forms, due to superpotent and subpotent test results.

Lynette Bradley-Baker, PhD, RPh, vice president of public affairs and engagement of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP), discusses how students can engage with the AACP.

ASCP Looks to Fast-Paced October and November

Flu vaccines are already available at many retail pharmacy locations, though the flu season typically starts on October 1.