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Officials with the FDA have expanded the indication of pembrolizumab (Keytruda, Merck) for patients with metastatic, non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSqNSCLC).

Officials with the FDA approved have approved stiripentol (Diacomit) for the treatment of seizures associated with Dravet syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy.

The FDA said that it has extended expiration dates on some EpiPen and generic versions, all manufactured by Pfizer, by 4 months.

Pharmacy students should take the pressure off themselves and think about their next steps, not the rest of their careers.

The prescribing limits are designed to help prevent patients from receiving unnecessary opioid pills after surgery.

The CDC is Partnering with the American Optometric Association to bring inform patients about proper lens care, during Contact Lens Awareness Week.

In this clip, Kimberly Wu, a PharmD candidate at the Rutgers University Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, discusses why it is important for pharmacy students to be proactive in their education, activities, and work.

Officials with the FDA have given approval for marketing Brainsway’s Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation System for treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder.

Can you solve the pharmaceutical mystery? Each week, a new case study is presented.

Sun Pharmaceutical's cyclosporine ophthalmic solution is the first and only dry eye treatment to combine cyclosporine A with nanomicellar technology, according to the company.

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 young patient, aged 11 months, suffered a stroke after being infected with the varicella zoster virus, commonly known as chickenpox.

Officials with the FDA have approved lenvatinib capsules (Lenvima, Eisai Inc.) for first-line treatment of patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

The FDA has approved the first generic epinephrine auto-injector for the emergency treatment of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis.

The life-saving opioid antagonist Narcan is playing a key role during a mass overdose in the Connecticut city.

health care reimbursements for medications in the United States are not consistently aligned with their value or net health benefits, according to a new study.

States that chose to expand Medicaid eligibility under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) have seen a greater decrease in uninsured rates among low-income patients with substance use disorders than states that did not expand Medicaid.

What to consider when considering a smart bottle program.

Researchers have developed a novel peptide drug called FFW that could potentially reduce tumor growth and slow progression of liver cancer.

Pharmacy Times® has launched a video tour of our updated website. Viewers are introduced to a variety of unique features, and will learn to access each of them.

The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is at the top of the Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report, and is included in the Top 5 lists for 3 selected specialties.

Vizuri Health Sciences’ PainBloc24®, a new topical analgesic product containing capsaicin, has arrived on the retail market.

The designation was based on data from 7 clinical trials over the past decade, which assessed omalizumab’s efficacy and safety versus various food allergens, such as peanut, milk, and egg.

Officials with the FDA have approved migalastat (Galafold, Amicus Therapeutics), the first oral medication for the treatment of adults with Fabry disease.

Canine animal assistance improves attentiveness and social skills in children with ADHD, according to recent study.

The FDA has approved a combined hormonal contraceptive for women that is the first vaginal ring contraceptive that can be used for an entire year.

Officials with the FDA have approved the first targeted treatment for adult patients with polyneuropathy caused by hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis, a rare and often fatal disease.

The FDA has permitted marketing of Natural Cycles, the first mobile medical app that can be used as a method of contraception to prevent pregnancy.

As health care providers work to combat the growing abuse epidemic, the results of a new study suggest that interventions using behavioral insights can change the course of care.