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Although dolutegravir (DTG) is known for its high genetic barrier to resistance, its durability to maintain virologic suppression had not previously been evaluated.

A study led by UC Irvine and Duke University, presented at the 2017 American Academy of Pain Medicine meeting in Orlando, examined the association between opioid therapy and melanoma progression in patients diagnosed with the disease.

Patients who take long-acting opioids are more likely to experience chronic opioid use, a report published in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report has determined.

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A new study published in the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association analyzed the use of the “#pharmacist” tag on Instagram.

Publix Pharmacy and BayCare Health System have announced an exclusive collaboration to improve the delivery of health care to the residents of Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, and Polk counties in Florida.

At the American Academy of Pain Medicine’s 2017 Annual Meeting, survey results were presented that revealed the implications of naloxone use in real-world experiences with the recently approved intranasal naloxone formulation.

Award Finalists and Attendees to Enjoy Entertainment by Craig Karges at the San Diego Zoo

CVS Health has announced that it will launch Reduced Rx, a prescription savings program that will offer discounts on certain medications through CVS Health's pharmacy benefits manager, CVS Caremark, directly to patients.

An investigational Ebola vaccine showed promising results in an early-stage study, in which an induced immune response persisted in adult participants for nearly 1 year after receiving the vaccination.

The FDA has issued a warning regarding the drug Viberzi (eluxadoline), which is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D).

Published data seem to support OTC access.

NSAIDs are included in the Beers criteria list as potentially inappropriate for older patients.

Merck has announced the FDA’s approval of Keytruda’s indication for treatment in classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL) patients.

The meeting theme this year, Pain as a Public Health Issue, emphasizes the extent to which pain affects the US population, with more than 100 million Americans suffering from pain.

As the number of mumps cases increase across the country, Rite Aid pharmacists in 28 states and the District of Columbia stand ready to administer the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine.

Tickets to the 2017 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, held June 13-18 at Blythefield Country Club, are now available online.

CVS Health has announced that, in 2016, its pharmacy benefit management clients achieved the lowest drug trend in the past four years, despite rising drug prices.

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.

Frozen and fresh product fully restored the microbiota diversity among participants within 7 days after treatment.

Officials with the FDA noted that in past inspections, dating back as far as 2012, they have noticed the dietary supplement products were misbranded because they were being marketed with drug claims despite not being approved for any use.

Diabetes management cost the United States an estimated $245 billion in 2012, including $176 billion for direct treatment and complications.

All antibiotics are thought to increase the risk of Clostridium difficile diarrhea, but current evidence suggests that particular drug classes are much worse than others in increasing this risk

The FDA has approved Novartis’ Kisqali (ribociclib), in combination with an aromatase inhibitor as initial endocrine-based therapy treatment, for the treatment of breast cancer.

With pharmacy schools all over the country, why not choose one where you may continue to pursue your favorite outdoor adventures?

An integrin is a receptor protein attached to cells that aid in allowing the cell to react to the extracellular matrix.

Several health care organizations applauded the pick.

Tuberculosis (TB) and HIV are 2 of the deadliest diseases worldwide, with TB recently reaching the top of the list in 2014.

Registration is now open to welcome volunteers for the 2017 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, which will be held June 13-18 at Blythefield Country Club.