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Walgreens has announced that its safe medication disposal program has collected and safely disposed of 72 tons of medications since the its launch in 2016.

After being awarded “2016 Top Large Pharmacy Chain” by OutcomesMTM, Albertsons Companies has now been named the “Top Large Pharmacy Chain” for Quarter 1 of 2017.

What is our duty to patients? Does this change if we believe they are abominable?

This article was primarily authored by Halina Mydra, PharmD Candidate at Chicago State University College of Pharmacy and reviewed by Ayesha Khan, PharmD, BCPS.

Do you get questions you avoid answering? I cringe when asked this question.

Pharmacists have an important role in preventing prescription drug abuse by being alert and attentive to their customer base.

The FDA has issued 14 warning letters and 4 online advisory letters to US-based companies illegally selling more than 65 products with fraudulent claims that they cure cancer.

According to the CDC, approximately 1500-2000 cases of malaria are reported each year in the United States, mostly in recent travelers.

FoodNet, which collects data on 15% of the US population, reported 24,029 foodborne infections, 5,512 hospitalizations, and 98 deaths in 2016.

The FDA has approved Sanofi and Regeneron’s new supplemental biologics license application for a once-monthly, 300-mg dose of Praluent (alirocumab) injection.

Patients with wounds often take pharmacological agents for wound treatment or illness management.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) released the results of the 2017 National Health Security Preparedness Index, which assessed the United States’ day-to-day preparedness in the event of a community health emergency.

Meijer has opened a new 192,000-square-foot supercenter in Greenfield, Wisconsin, bringing shoppers better access to low prices on high-quality merchandise, fresh produce delivered daily, and a full-service pharmacy that makes family health care a priority.

The Kroger Co. has announced that Colleen Lindholz, currently president of The Little Clinic, is expanding her role to also lead Kroger Pharmacy as Kroger's President of Pharmacy and The Little Clinic.

Walgreens and the American Society of Transplantation have announced a collaboration focused on establishing future initiatives to help improve medication adherence for organ transplant recipients.

Is creating a safe house for drug addicts to freely go and inject heroin really a solution to the drug problem?

Pharmacists can play an important role in implementing and participating in community engagement projects.

Hospira, a Pfizer company, has issued a nationwide recall of 1 lot of 25% Dextrose Injection, USP (Infant), pre-filled syringe to the hospital/user level, according to FDA officials.

The FDA today announced the approval of the biosimilar product infliximab-abda.

The latest Pharmacy Armed Robbery statistics for 2016 have been released by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).

Only 38% of adults received an influenza immunization in 2014, and rates of immunization with other essential vaccinations are discouragingly low.

Defective HIV proviruses cause more harm than previously believed, a recent study found.

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Following alcohol and marijuana, prescription drugs and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and supplements are the most commonly-abused substances in Americans aged 14 years and older.

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A recently published report highlights increasing incidence of newly-diagnosed cases of diabetes among children and adolescents.

The FDA has issued a drug safety communication regarding new restrictions for the use of codeine and tramadol medications in children and nursing mothers.

CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health, has unveiled a new store design to enhance the retail customer experience with a new assortment of healthier food, health-focused products and expanded beauty selections paired with informational signage throughout the store to help customers discover new offerings.