Community/Retail

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius overruled FDA's decision to approve the OTC sale of emergency contraceptives to teenagers younger than 17.

New regimen has the potential to be a game-changer for the treatment of TB by significantly reducing the course of treatment.

As FDA undertakes a new safety review of Pradaxa, pharmacists should educate patients who take the drug to recognize signs of serious bleeding.

In a critical review of major news organizations' online health coverage, some sites fared better than others.

The paper looks at how MTM has developed and proposes ideas for future positioning and integrating of programs in the US health care system.

Changes mean pharmacists are no longer are required to enroll in educational programs before dispensing the drugs to patients.

Proposed bill would crack down on market distributors who seek to profit off shortages of cancer and heart medications.

Like the story about the frog in the pot, retail pharmacists are being slowly boiled as a number of factors turn up the heat on the profession.

A new study suggests that chronic pain patients may experience greater relief if cannabinoids are added to their treatment regimen.

Kathleen Jaeger talks about how community pharmacy can help improve patient health, and the role pharmacy should play in evolving care paradigms.

With the holidays approaching, what better time to use those compounding skills to mix up a batch of delicious cookies?

New study may shed light on whether there are similarities in the cause of migraine and post-traumatic headache, and how this may impact treatment.

Stepping into a patient's shoes can serve as an excellent reminder of what it is like to be in dire need of care and medications.

Pharmacy students and recent graduates are having difficulty finding a job or residency and are worried about the job market.

National Influenza Vaccination Week provides a key opportunity to education patients about the benefits of getting vaccinated against influenza.

Data presented at the ASHP midyear meeting demonstrate that opioid-related adverse events place a significant economic burden on hospitals.

With elderly patients being prescribed more drugs than ever before, caregivers face a huge challenge in managing medications and preventing negative outcomes.

It's always difficult when a loved one passes away. Recipes can serve as a reminder of the relationship that was shared and help the memory live on.

Our essay contest celebrating American Pharmacists Month resonated with pharmacists who love what they do. Here are their stories.