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Stories on drug manufacturers' patent-protection strategies suggest that the high costs of some drugs are receiving attention from other health care team members, as well as government officials.

The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy dean's advice for graduating students is to think about what employers are looking for when they hire pharmacists.

Now in its sixth year, the annual program recognizes outstanding pharmacists, technicians, student pharmacists and industry advocates.

Seniors with dementia who take antipsychotics may face a higher risk of death than previously thought.

Prior to dispensing a prescription to a patient, it may pay to walk a mile in his or her shoes.

Development planned for multiple autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.

The investigational anti-thrombin antibody ichorcumab strengthens Janssen's cardiovascular disease portfolio.

The award recognizes substantive, positive contributions to the herbal products industry.

The 2 women most involved in my life are now patients of mine outside of my pharmacy practice.

FDA laboratory analysis has confirmed that 3 products promoted as weight-loss supplements contain hidden drug ingredients with known risks.

A pharmacist involved in a Medicare scheme has pleaded guilty to health care fraud.

Living alone and feelings of isolation and loneliness were associated with an increased risk for early death in a new study, which was published in Perspectives on Psychological Science.

Marijuana has been used for medicinal purposes for more than 3000 years.

In response to a recent resurgence in fentanyl abuse, the DEA issued a nationwide alert about the dangers of the drug, describing it as a threat to health and public safety.

Bipartisan legislation to improve access to medication therapy management (MTM) services for senior citizens enrolled in the Medicare program received a nod from the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.

Pharmacists and other health care providers often do not advise patients with mental illness symptoms and diabetes to make lifestyle changes that would reduce related health risks.

The bipartisan legislation would expand access to medication therapy management services for Medicare beneficiaries.

Women who smoke during pregnancy may be putting their children at risk for developing diabetes in adulthood.

As the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services places a greater emphasis on medication adherence through its star ratings, pharmacists and other health care professionals continue to seek ways to improve adherence among seniors.

The new test aids health care professionals and patients in determining whether a specific medication will address ADHD symptoms effectively.

Changing dynamics are influencing the way pharmacists provide care.

Quality-driven goals allow pharmacies to showcase the abilities they have part and parcel to their job.

As the quality measurement environment changes, pharmacists may shift their focus to new areas.

A common thread across all US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services programs is a shift of risk off of CMS and onto health care providers.

Pharmacies can anticipate new, specific goals that tie fee-for-service Medicare payments to value-based payment models.

PT003 is a twice-daily fixed-dose combination of glycopyrronium and formoterol fumarate.

Tony Willoughby, McKesson vice president and chief pharmacist at Health Mart, reveals some keys to success for independent pharmacy owners.

A great way to observe National Kidney Month is by encouraging patients to get tested to determine whether they are at risk for kidney disease.

The group respectfully questioned the provision's inherent applicability to LTC pharmacies and their patients in the context of controlling frequently abused controlled substances.