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Pharmacy technicians across the country are being honored today in recognition of National Pharmacy Technician Day.

Talazoparib, a poly ADP-ribose polymerase (PARP) inhibitor, is indicated for patients with known deleterious or suspected deleterious gBRCA-mutated breast cancer who are selected for the therapy based on an FDA-approved companion diagnostic.

Officials with the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturing Association (PhRMA) said in a press release that they plan to request member companies’ direct-to-consumer (DTC) television advertisements to direct patients to information about medicine costs, including the list price of the medicine, out-of-pocket costs or other context about the potential cost of the medicine and available financial assistance.

No pharmacy ever developed an outstanding brand without having put together its A-team.

Two recently published studies have evaluated prazosin in alcohol use disorder

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

Business, leadership, and communication are just a few of the other skills needed to be successful in pharmacy administration.

E-cigarettes can be beneficial tool for smoking cessation, but the use of e-cigarettes in minors can be dangerous.

In recognition of the first National Women Pharmacists Day today, October 12, Specialty Pharmacy Times conducted an interview with female pharmacy leaders and a pharmacy student to hear their unique perspectives on the state of the industry, as well as challenges and opportunities in store ownership.

Janssen's Xarelto (rivaroxaban) is now indicated for reducing the risk of major cardiovascular events, such as death, myocardial infarction, and stroke, in people with chronic coronary or peripheral artery disease.

The FDA has approved new labeling for Boehringer Ingelheim's Stiolto Respimat (tiotropium bromide & olodaterol) Inhalation Spray that includes data showing a meaningful reduction in COPD exacerbations driven by tiotropium.

A new program available through the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists is 1 of multiple Pharmacogenomics Certificate courses available to pharmacists.

Although it can be intimidating to talk to new people, networking can also land you big opportunities.

Ashlynn Dacus, a student at Harding University College of Pharmacy in Arkansas, was attempting to do a 'What the Fluff' challenge with her Saint Bernard, Maggie.

President Trump signed into law a pair of bipartisan bills that has made 'gag clauses' in contracts an illegal practice.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) today granted conditional approval to the $69 billion merger between CVS Health Corporation and Aetna Inc, as long as Aetna sells its Medicare Part D prescription drug plan business.

A new study has found that arthritis is commonly reported in older adults with varying degrees of depression, highlighting the importance of screening and treating arthritis-related pain in these patients.

Ongoing access to diabetes self-management education and support, and promoting good medication adherence are among the keys to managing high blood glucose in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Stigma surrounding mental illnesses can prevent people from seeking treatment.

Walgreens is taking proactive measures to assist customers, team members and communities in the projected path of Hurricane Michael, and is preparing to fully support impacted regions in the storm’s aftermath.

The 2018 NCPA Digest found independent community pharmacies offer a variety of services.

A presentation at NCPA shows how pharmacists can evolve their services to meet the needs of different age groups.

Jim Spoon, PharmD, owner of Spoon Drug in Sand Springs, OK, has been named the National Community Pharmacists Association 2018 Willard B. Simmons Independent Pharmacist of the Year.

What's in a name? That which we call epinephrine by any other name would still be epinephrine.

It is important for pharmacists to position themselves as the health experts that can help patients with chronic conditions, and as the experts on the Medicare payment codes that can benefit both physician and pharmacist.