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A great way to observe National Kidney Month is by encouraging patients to get tested to determine whether they are at risk for kidney disease.

The group respectfully questioned the provision's inherent applicability to LTC pharmacies and their patients in the context of controlling frequently abused controlled substances.

On the heels of a 4-day mass vaccination clinic on campus to prevent the spread of meningococcemia, a fifth student at the University of Oregon was diagnosed with the bacterial precursor to meningitis.

As the 2015 American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific Session and Expo concludes, take a look at a few of the latest discoveries that were presented at the conference.

Patients with bile acid synthesis and peroxisomal disorders will soon have access to the first FDA-approved treatment option.

The members will be sworn in on Thursday, April 9 at AMCP's 27th Annual Meeting & Expo in San Diego, California.

The student scholarships are awarded to recognize exceptional demonstration of leadership skills and academics through active involvement in the APhA Academy of Student Pharmacists.

Almost all New York pharmacists are prepared to accept only electronic prescriptions for controlled substances, but 94% of prescribers are not prepared to issue them.

The meeting will take place May 16-19, 2015, at the Roosevelt New Orleans hotel in New Orleans, LA.

A drug typically used to treat herpes may reduce HIV-1 levels, even in those who don't have herpes.

Jason Turner, PharmD, owner of Moundsville Pharmacy, talks about how medication synchronization programs help pharmacists achieve adherence goals.

R. Jeffrey Hedges, president and CEO of RJ Hedges and Associates, talks about how Medicare Part B, C, and D-compliant practices change overall pharmacy practice.

Jason Turner, PharmD, owner of Moundsville Pharmacy, talks about what pharmacists can do to promote medication synchronization programs.

R. Jeffrey Hedges, president and CEO of RJ Hedges and Associates, talks about how pharmacists can ensure they are compliant with Medicare Part B, C, and D standards.

Jason Turner, PharmD, owner of Moundsville Pharmacy, talks about the role of technology in medication synchronization programs.

R. Jeffrey Hedges, president and CEO of RJ Hedges and Associates, talks about how pharmacy compliance requirements differ across the 3 Medicare plans.

The company will select research partners for the project from among researchers based in Japan.

Pharmacists can play an important role in skin cancer prevention counseling.

Retosiban is being developed as a potential treatment to improve neonatal outcomes of babies born to women in spontaneous preterm labor by prolonging the time to delivery.

Ignyta has acquired the worldwide rights and assets relating to Teva's 4 targeted oncology development programs.

Two former members of the Allergan Board of Directors have been named to the Actavis Board of Directors.

Actavis plc has completed the acquisition of Allergan, Inc, in a cash and equity transaction valued at approximately $70.5 billion.

Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies will invest $10 million in a new UK government-led global dementia discovery fund.

By illuminating the challenges of prescribing and dispensing opioids, the groups aim to prevent the misuse and diversion of controlled substances while ensuring access to the medicines for patients with legitimate needs.

The agency is slated to review the new drug application within a 6-month timeframe.

Two heads-or 3 in this case-are better than 1.

Jason Turner, PharmD, owner of Moundsville Pharmacy, talks about how medication synchronization improves patient care and brings the pharmacy more business.

R. Jeffrey Hedges, president and CEO of RJ Hedges and Associates, talks about why Medicare Part B, C, and D standards are so important to a pharmacy's business.

Jason Turner, PharmD, owner of Moundsville Pharmacy, talks about factors pharmacists should consider when introducing medication synchronization programs in their pharmacies.

The 2015 American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific Session and Expo featured the latest discoveries in cardiovascular research.