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Tom Kraus, VP of Government Relations for ASHP, discusses what they're focusing on regarding drug pricing legislation.

A new study finds duel benefit of the varicella vaccine

The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson today announced results of a new subgroup analysis from the phase 3 CREDENCE study,

The trial analyzed the impact of vitamin K intake on patients who were taking warfarin to decrease the risk of blood clots.

The literature review indicated that there was a significant need for human trafficking (HT) training within emergency departments (ED) and pharmacy school curriculum.

In the statement, USPSTF officials noted that people who take PrEP should continue to use condoms and practice other behaviors to reduce their risk of other sexually transmitted infections.

Elizabeth Pogge, PharmD, MPH, BCPS-AQ Cardiology, Associate Professor, Midwestern University College of Pharmacy – Glendale, Glendale, AZ, discusses management of anticoagulation medications in special populations, including pregnant women and elderly individuals.

The award honors outstanding individuals who have made major contributions to pharmacy practice.

At the ASHP Summer Meeting in Boston, Michael Botticelli, of the Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center, looked at factors that helped create this crisis.

With allergy symptoms still lingering and summer just around the corner, the list of top-recommended over-the-counter products helps consumers and their families stay healthy during any getaway.

Why is a patient being prescribed an unusually high dose of loratadine?

Thomas Pierson, PharmD, MS, Manager, Specialty Clinics, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, discusses the importance of taking on challenges in ambulatory care pharmacy and utilizing the different strengths of care team members.

In recent years, diabetes technology has evolved at a rapid pace.

Hospital pharmacists are encouraged to play a larger role for improving patient outcomes.

Data from 2 studies noted no differences between either program.

Dietary supplements have become a booming industry, but there are many safety concerns associated with these products since they are not required to be reviewed by the FDA before they are marketed.

Thomas Pierson, PharmD, MS, Manager, Specialty Clinics, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, discusses reimbursement payment issues for pharmacists in the ambulatory care setting. This video was filmed at the 2019 American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Summer Meeting in Boston.

E-cigarettes have been under much scrutiny since use among youth has increased.

Researchers did not find a statistically significant benefit in using vitamin D to decrease the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes in high risk individuals.

Balancing guidelines with providing individualized patient care can be a challenge for pharmacists.

Topical insulin helps acinar cells proliferate and speeds the repair and healing of the lacrimal gland by stimulating the insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor (IGF-1R).

This weekly video program provides our readers with an in-depth review of the latest news, product approvals, FDA rulings, and more. Our Week in Review is a can't miss for the busy pharmacy professional.

A progestin-only pill, this estrogen-free oral contraceptive is intended as a 24 active and 4 inactive tablet dosing regimen.

This course focuses on the application of evidence-based pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic therapies for clinical scenarios frequently encountered in the emergency department.

The drug is therapeutically equivalent to Merck’s Sinemet CR Tablets, 25 mg/100 mg and 50 mg/200 mg.

Contraceptives are both a popular and effective birth control method, and Medicaid fully covers them for its beneficiaries.

Overall, 85% of those surveyed were concerned about this problem in the United States, while 20% think that there is a problem in their own workplaces.

A large gathering of clinical pharmacists, this meeting runs June 8-12 at the Hynes Convention Center.