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The Walgreens Flu Index is a weekly report developed to provide state- and market-specific information regarding flu activity, and ranking of those experiencing the highest incidences of influenza across the country. With the ability to generate hyper-local data that's as specific as a single zip code, the Index aims to drive consumer awareness and prevention within communities, while also serving as a valuable resource for health departments, media and others at the local level.

Tell me it isn't so, but according to Forbes' "The Best Healthcare Jobs In 2015" list, it is.

Pharmacists reigned supreme in Forbes' list of best health care jobs in 2015.

When a would-be robber entered a pharmacy in Wyoming with what looked like a real gun, a pharmacist behind the counter reached for his firearm and injured the suspect by shooting him, according to the Wyoming Tribune Eagle.

Novo Nordisk announced that its phase 3 study of patients with hemophilia A, who had the highest annualized bleeding rates in its previous study, saw the biggest reduction in bleeding over the duration of treatment using turoctocog alfa.

Bariatric surgery patients may require vitamin A supplementation to avoid ophthalmic complications.

Fran Byrnes, Director of ASHP's Conference and Convention Division, received the organization's 2014 CEO Award for Staff Excellence today at the opening session of the 49th ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting in Anaheim, Cal.

It is the time of the year when I can paraphrase Charles Dickens and conjure Jacob Marley's Ghost by saying, "Mankind is my business."

Women with celiac disease do not report more fertility problems than the general population.

Reduced sleep duration is linked to more repetitive negative thinking.

Daniel Boulos, a P4 student at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy at the University of the Sciences, discusses what has influenced him the most in school.

Bringing his signature comedic style to modern health care issues, Jay Leno kept more than 20,000 pharmacists laughing throughout his keynote address.

In a large, international study, pioglitazone (Actos) and rosiglitazone (Avandia) did not lead to an increased risk for bladder cancer, contradicting previous studies that suggested the opposite.

Look at what pharmacist futurists are saying and see how you might prepare yourself to be productive if their predictions come true.

A Pharmacist in Grand Rapids has been sentenced to 6 years in prison for illegally re-dispensing drugs.

As Congress continues consideration of the bipartisan conference agreement to the FY 2015 National Defense Authorization Act National Association of Chain Drug Stores, President and CEO Steven C. Anderson, IOM, CAE issued a statement.

World TeamTennis, the innovative leader in professional team tennis competition, and Mylan, one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, today announced an extension of their title sponsorship agreement through 2017.

Cardinal Health today introduced a powerful new tool that gives pharmacists the ability to rapidly analyze antibiotic use trends and identify significant opportunities to improve antibiotic stewardship efforts.

Shrina Patel, a P4 student at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy at the University of the Sciences, discusses an important issue in pharmacy today.

The upcoming tax season will be the first time Americans face penalties for not having health insurance, but a new survey suggests the public is still very much confused about their responsibilities and options.

Researchers from the Karolinska Institutet have dismissed the idea of a causal link between antibiotic use in early life and childhood asthma.

The FDA today approved of a new indication for Amgen's denosumab for the treatment of hypercalcemia of malignancy refractory to bisphosphonate therapy.

The Anti-Infective Drugs Advisory Committee is recommending that the FDA approve of Actavis's new drug application for ceftazidime-avibactam, an investigational antibiotic.

ASHP today recognized the work of the late Jerod M. Loeb, Ph.D., a tireless patient safety advocate, with the ASHP Board of Directors Award of Honor. Loeb's widow, Sherri, accepted the award during the opening session of ASHP's Midyear Clinical Meeting in Anaheim, CA. Dr. Loeb passed away in 2013 from metastatic prostate cancer.

Adolescents who attend religious services with one or both of their parents are more likely to feel greater well-being while romantic partners who pray for their "significant others" experience greater relationship commitment.

Drinking or eating from cans or bottles lined with Bisphenol A (BPA) could raise your blood pressure.

ASHP today honored Patricia Clancy Kienle, R.Ph., M.P.A., FASHP, with its Board of Directors Award for Distinguished Leadership in Pharmacy Practice during the opening session of the association's 49th Midyear Clinical Meeting in Anaheim, CA.

Merck announced a definitive agreement to acquire Cubist Pharmaceuticals, a biopharmaceutical company focused on superbugs.

If you have high blood pressure and purchase an over-the-counter medication, you may be getting more than you bargained for. That's the word from experts who caution that some medications taken over the counter can have a negative impact on blood pressure. If patients are unknowingly taking medications that elevate blood pressure, it could undermine efforts to keep blood pressure in a safe range.