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Cardinal Health today announced plans to acquire The Harvard Drug Group, a distributor of generic pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter medications.

As many as 1 in 10 Americans have impulsive anger problems and access to a gun.

Baxter International Inc. announced today that its board of directors has approved the planned separation of its biopharmaceuticals business, which will be known as Baxalta Incorporated.

As the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Total Store Expo kicks off in less than three months, the Association announces its line-up of educational Insight Sessions.

The Kroger Co. today announced that Fred Morganthall, currently president of Harris Teeter Supermarkets, has been named senior vice president of retail divisions for The Kroger Co.

This weekly video program highlights the latest in pharmacy news, product approvals, and more.

The FDA has approved the first treatment for female sexual dysfunction.

Erin Mullen, PhD, RPh, CEM, of Rx Response returns to the Pharmacy Podcast Show to bring listeners up to date on the initiatives of the company's critical mission.

Four separate drug manufacturers have launched generic versions of Shire's Intuniv ADHD treatment for children aged 6 to 17 years.

While he was drawn to a career in music from an early age, his parents encouraged him to pursue college.

The NIH today suspended all operations of its Clinical Center Pharmaceutical Development Section after discovering severe manufacturing deficiencies.

PillPack has brought multidose drug dispensing systems to the public forefront. When will other companies catch on?

Eli Lilly and Company has committed another 780,000 vials of insulin to the International Diabetes Federation's Life for a Child program.

Routine medical tests are still frequently performed before low-risk surgeries, despite clinical guidelines recommending against such preoperative screening.

If the health care industry adopted objective grading for performance, there would be greater incentive for facilities to provide the highest quality of care.

Teva has introduced norethindrone acetate-ethinyl estradiol/ferrous fumarate (Junel Fe 24) tablets, a generic alternative to Amneal's Lomedia 24 Fe oral contraceptive, to the US market.

The Missouri State Board of Pharmacy has placed a state legislator's pharmacy license on probation for 3 years for dispensing pills improperly.

Fred Eckel, RPh, MS, Editor-in-Chief of Pharmacy Times, discusses his thoughts on recent changes to the pharmacy industry.

Americans are increasingly engaging in heavy drinking and binge drinking.

Lithium remains a treatment of choice for bipolar disorder, as it is very effective in stabilizing mood and reducing suicide risk. However, its use is associated with adverse renal and thyroid effects.

Pharmacy-based transition of care (TOC) interventions that include post-discharge medication therapy management (MTM) services are strongly correlated with reduced hospital readmissions.

The FDA has granted priority review to Merck's pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for the treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

MinuteClinic announced that it has become an in-network provider with Molina Healthcare of Ohio, a health care insurance plan serving 340,000 members.

CVS/pharmacy has launched a new shopping experience in Miami -- CVS/pharmacy y mas " to provide enhanced, personalized service to the Hispanic community.

In response to a proposed Senate amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act, the United States Pharmacopeial Convention issued a statement.

It's no secret that pharmacy technicians are becoming a more integral part of the pharmacy team.

Pharmacists can play an important role in educating patients on the dangers of abusing Flakka.

The American Medical Association and American Hospital Association today released a new set of guiding principles for bringing clinical skills and business insights together.