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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Walgreens have announced the launch of an innovative collaboration designed to further advance cancer therapies and address the changing treatment model facing patients with blood and other cancers.

Kroger has announced the promotion of Mary Ellen Adcock to serve as the company's group vice president of retail operations, effective May 16.

Obese patients who are able to lose 5% of their bodyweight may lower their risk for type 2 diabetes.

Dan Steiber, editor in chief for Specialty Pharmacy Times, speaks to True North P.S. President Ron Lanton.

Michael Cawley, BS, PharmD, RRT, CPFT, FCCM, professor of clinical pharmacy at the University of the Sciences, discusses what therapeutic options are available for managing asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder.

The FDA has approved Teva's generic version of sildenafil citrate.

The emergence of new oral anticoagulants presents pharmacists with an opportunity to intervene in assisting patients with selecting the most appropriate drug therapy.

Results from a study led by a P4 student at Marshall University School of Pharmacy support the need for more veterinary pharmacy education.

Sneha Srivastava, PharmD, BCACP, describes the role of the pharmacist at the time of discharge for heart failure patients.

Theodore Pikoulas, PharmD, BCPP, the Associate Director of Behavioral Health Pharmacy Programs for Community Care of North Carolina, discusses how pharmacists can promote behavioral health in their daily practice.

Dan Benamoz, RPh, President and CEO of Pharmacy Development Services, discusses how independent pharmacists can improve their bottom line.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released final guidelines today that provide recommendations for prescribers with a goal of improved care and safety of patients being treated for chronic pain.

Seena Haines, PharmD, BCACP, FAPhA, FASHP, BC-ADM, CDE, professor and department chair for Pharmacy Practice, University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, outlines some risk factors for obesity.

While medications can cure what ails your patients, they can also be associated with side effects.

Susan Cornell, PharmD, CDE, FAPhA, FAADE, describes the risks for ketoacidosis and serious urinary tract infection associated with use of SGLT2 inhibitors.

One of the most influential tools I use when working one-on-one with independent pharmacy owners is the concept of a mission.

The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day provides the public with a safe and convenient way to dispose of expired, unused, and unwanted prescription medications.

Is the INR a true measurement of how a patient's blood is clotting?

Patients who leave the hospital without their prescriptions in hand following an asthma-related visit are substantially more likely to be readmitted.

Jeffrey Fudin, PharmD, DAAPM, FCCP, FASHP, outlines his pros and cons for expanded access to naloxone.

The race to create the Uber for pharmacy has begun.

Black box warnings are the strictest labeling requirements that the FDA can mandate for prescription drugs.

Theodore Pikoulas, PharmD, BCPP, the Associate Director of Behavioral Health Pharmacy Programs for Community Care of North Carolina, discusses the roles that pharmacists can play on interdisciplinary health care teams.

The risk for erectile dysfunction increases as men age, but the condition isn't inevitable.

The first MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinics inside Target stores in the Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham areas are now open.

Pharmacy was ranked not once but twice on Glassdoor's list of the 25 highest-paying jobs in America.

An Oregon pharmacist who dispensed OTC or generic drugs but billed Medicare and Medicaid for more expensive brand-name medications has been sentenced to 20 months in prison.

Allergan received a complete response letter from the FDA for the manufacturer's prior approval supplement for cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion, 0.05%, multi-dose preservative-free bottle.

Jon Roth, CEO of the California Pharmacists Association, explains how pharmacists can help prepare their patients for natural disasters.

Julie A. Dopheide, PharmD, BCPP, FASHP, professor of clinical pharmacy, psychiatry, and behavioral sciences at the University of Southern California School of Pharmacy, lists off pharmacologic treatment options for patients with insomnia.