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The Walgreens Flu Indexâ„¢ 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. With the ability to generate hyper-local data that's as specific as a single zip code, the Index aims to drive consumer awareness and prevention within communities, while also serving as a valuable resource for health departments, media and others at the local level.

The Pharmacy Quality Alliance and The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits (AJPB) are pleased to announce a partnership in which PQA will contribute a new column to each AJPB issue entitled, Medication Quality Matters.

Gedeon Richter and Actavis today announced positive results from a phase 3 trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of cariprazine, an investigational atypical antipsychotic, in preventing relapse among schizophrenia patients.

It is not inconceivable that a physician who denies requests for opiates may not receive favorable ratings, which may impact their hospital privileges.

Beneficiary Advisory Panel Decision Sets Stage for Continued Coverage; Final Decision Rests with TRICARE Management Activity Director

A new FDA-approved drug will provide a new treatment option for adult and pediatric patients undergoing continuous renal replacement therapy.

Thoughts influence the mood swings of patients with bipolar disorder.

If you've ever been asked to fill a "genetic subscription" or had a patient confuse hydrocortisone with hydrocodone, then you know that pharmacy-related mispronunciations can be a recipe for hilarity.

Most caregivers cannot make informed decisions about OTC painkillers based on information provided in the products' labels and inserts.

A Walgreens pharmacist in Rutland, Vermont, was convicted on 2 misdemeanor charges of unlawful possession of narcotics.

A University of Florida study revealed that immunizing school children against influenza produces a ripple effect of fewer flu cases among the larger community.

Fairleigh Dickinson University professor of pharmacy practice and assistant dean for faculty Anastasia Rivkin talks about how career trends could affect the future of pharmacy.

Even a hospital pharmacist can be misinformed when it comes to vaccinations and the decision to vaccinate their own child.

Janssen announced today that the FDA has granted Priority Review designation to its New Drug Application (NDA) for paliperidone palmitate, a 3-month atypical antipsychotic for treating schizophrenia in adults.

Medication adherence monitoring is as simple as swallowing a pill.

As we are all aware, the flu vaccine is not a perfect match this season.

Because upper respiratory tract infections cost $40 billion annually in the United States, even a small reduction in incidence would have significant economic consequences.

Nadia Awad, PharmD, BCPS, clinical assistant professor at Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, suggests ways pharmacy educators can talk about social media pitfalls with their students.

Katerina Hatzis, pharmacy student at Fairleigh Dickinson University, talks about how she got interested in pharmacy school.

Although clinicians have explored resistance and cognitive training as methods for preventing age-related declines in muscle mass and immune function, research among patients aged 70 years and older has been sparse.

Fairleigh Dickinson University student Katerina Hatzis talks about how students can impact the future of pharmacy.

Despite hospitals' improved infection controls, 1 out of every 25 patients contracts at least 1 infection during his or her stay.

The American Academy of Neurology has named neurologist Javier Cárdenas, MD of Phoenix, Arizona as the AAN Palatucci Advocacy Leadership Forum Advocate of the Year. Cárdenas received his award at the Palatucci Advocacy Leadership Forum this week, for his exceptional work in creating Barrow Brainbook, the nation's first mandated concussion education and test for student athletes in Arizona.

A new study on the effects of cancer patients' financial burdens suggests that pharmacists can play a role in easing or preventing some of their stress.

Julie Kalabalik, PharmD, assistant professor of pharmacy practice at Fairleigh Dickinson University, talks about what achieving provider status would mean for pharmacy students and for pharmacy in general.

Sara Bender, student at Fairleigh Dickinson University, discusses who influenced her the most at pharmacy school.

Lindsay Bebout, one of the winners of the 2014 Good Neighbor Pharmacy NCPA Pruitt-Schutte Student Business Plan Competition, recounts some lessons she gleaned from learning how to create a business plan.

Sara Bender, pharmacy student at Fairleigh Dickinson University, shares her most memorable moment at pharmacy school.

Lindsay Bebout, student at University of Oklahoma Tulsa College of Pharmacy, discusses what the most important issue facing pharmacy is right now.