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Erenumab (Aimovig) was the first anti-CGRP agent approved by the FDA for migraine prophylaxis.

Shingles can cause significant pain and, in some rare instances, can be life-threatening.

Study shows there is no association between strep throat infection and the development of tics in children with a parent or sibling with a chronic tic disorder.

Suvorexant (Belsomra) is indicated for the treatment of insomnia, characterized by difficulties with sleep onset and/or sleep maintenance.

Ocuvite treats vitamin deficiency due to poor diet, certain illnesses, or during pregnancy.

Ten quiz questions to assess your knowledge on common symptoms and treatments for hepatitis B.

As we head into March, things appear to be looking up on the COVID-19 front.

Zachary Nelson, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS, discussed the past 2 influenza seasons and how they could help predict vaccination and illness rates.

David Zgarrick, PhD, FAPhA, professor in the department of pharmacy and health systems sciences at Northeastern University, also addresses what the future of the pharmacy profession could look like.

Links of chain mail are arranged in the bacteria to form a pattern that prevents molecules from entering the cell.

Canagliflozin (Invokana) is indicated to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Sudafed PE relieves nasal congestion caused by the common cold, hay fever, or other allergies.

Bill Ladwig, senior vice president of professional services at Lewis Drug, discussed the pharmacy's 80-year history.

Whitney Hummel, AAS, CPhT-Adv, CSPT, RYT, pharmacy operations coordinator at the Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, discusses burnout for pharmacy technicians.

The drug has achieved both primary endpoints of clinical remission and endoscopic response at week 12 compared with the placebo, the company says.

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This month's OTC cases focus on cinnamon, chromium, glucose monitoring, and hypoglycemia.

During 90 minutes of exercise, the participants focused on maintaining a pace that kept their heart race approximately 120-140 beats per minute rather than focusing on the distance.

While larger pharmacies can utilize a network of clinical resources, smaller community pharmacies are embracing their relationships with their local communities.

In this month's episode, we spoke with Savannah Sparks, PharmD, IBCLC, about her work both as a pharmacist and as a board certified lactation consultant.

Dayquil offers relief for the symptoms of cold and flu.

Rachel Rubin, MD, an assistant clinical professor in urology at Georgetown University and a urologic surgeon, discusses the origin of the historical idea that sexual dysfunction in women is primarily based in emotional and/or psychological conditions.

Peter Pitts, a former FDA associate commissioner and president of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest, discusses the implications of Robert Califf’s appointment to lead the FDA on the future of the agency’s review system.

Diane McCarthy, director of biologics pipeline development at US Pharmacopeia (USP), discusses USP’s development of mRNA quality guidelines to help companies and regulators bring innovative medicines to market faster.

In The Legal Prescription series with Ned Milenkovich, we discuss a set of important topics in the pharmacy landscape.

Facilitating environmental cues that members of the LGBTQ+ community look for to signify that they are in a safe space is an especially important element for the LGBTQ+ community.

The results of 2 analyses in the United Kingdom show a small increase in the potential for intracranial thrombosis after vaccination.

This month's Rx product news features Keytruda, Rituxan, and Cutaquig.

BI 1015550 could treat both pulmonary fibrosis and inflammation associated with progressive fibrosing interstitial lung diseases.

Empagliflozin demonstrated a statistically significant risk reduction in cardiovascular death and hospitalization for heart failure, regardless of ejection fraction.