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New data emerged during National Children's Mental Health Awareness Week showing an increase in childhood mental health diagnoses among military families.

Fresenius Kabi USA is voluntarily recalling a single lot of bupivacaine HCI (Sensorcaine-MPF) injection due to the presence of glass particulate matter.

If a pharmacy manager shows signs of transformational leadership," he or she may be inadvertently causing employees to take more sick days.

Numerous studies have supported the use of motivational interviewing in health care to reduce cholesterol level, blood pressure, blood alcohol level, and weight.

Patients observing Cinco de Mayo should consider the potentially addictive properties of their celebratory nachos and quesadillas.

Coinfection with hepatitis B virus isn't uncommon among those infected with HIV.

The Rite Aid Foundation's KidCents program has announced a $100,000 donation to Hurley Children's Hospital to help address the long-term effects of the Flint water crisis.

Brintellix isn't the only drug that underwent a brand name change in order to curb confusion with another drug.

The FDA is reviewing the results of a Danish study that found the oral use of fluconazole (Diflucan) for yeast infections may increase the risk of miscarriage.

New technology is making it easier for researchers to collect data on sleep patterns for large populations, including college students across the country.

A commonly held axiom in specialty pharmacy is that the patient is at the center of every action.

Pharmacy Times Wins in Inaugural Year of APPA Industry Awards

The American Cancer Society and CVS Health have announced a new initiative to provide grants to 125 institutions of higher learning to help accelerate and expand the number of tobacco-free college and university campuses throughout the United States.

MinuteClinic, the retail medical clinic of CVS Health, has opened new locations inside Target stores in Northern Virginia.

Some feel that the subject of drug addiction should be reserved for the family closet next to the other skeletons, while others choose to wear it on their forehead.

Pharmacists may be relieved to hear that most patients don't base their health care decisions on what they see on TV.

Allergic rhinitis is a condition that keeps noses and pharmacists running.

The FDA has approved Collegium Pharmaceutical Inc's oxycodone extended-release capsules (Xtampza ER) for severe pain.

Walgreens and the American Pharmacists Association have announced a collaboration that expands Walgreens efforts to fight prescription drug abuse.

Just in time for Star Wars Day comes the news of a Kylo Ren charlatan and his partner-in-crime getting arrested for robbing a pharmacy.

The FDA is warning that uncontrollable urges to gamble, binge eat, shop, and have sex are associated with the use of the antipsychotic aripiprazole (Abilify, Abilify Maintena, Aristada).

A group of 8 University of Louisiana Monroe pharmacy students and 3 faculty members spent their spring break volunteering their health care skills to the community of Guaymitas, Honduras.

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has filed suit against a pharmacy that was allegedly transferring prescriptions without permission from patients, forcing them to pay higher prices than necessary.

Concerns about Zika virus outbreaks have been centered on the Aedes aegypti mosquito, but now researchers have detected a new mosquito species carrying the virus, which could put more US states at risk for disease transmission.

About 30% of all outpatient oral antibiotic prescriptions written in the United States are inappropriate, a new CDC study suggests.

Many Americans neglect a powerful way to prevent influenza infection and reduce its $87 billion related cost to the United States: flu shots.

In honor of National Anxiety and Depression Awareness Week, pharmacists should take the time to ensure patients with anxiety are aware of the basic facts about their condition.

The FDA has approved AstraZeneca's glycopyrrolate and formoterol fumarate (Bevespi Aerosphere) inhalation aerosol for long-term maintenance treatment for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

How long an individual can endure pain may provide a clue into the size of his or her social contacts.

Tickets to the 2016 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give are now available at each of the retailer's 110 Michigan stores.