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Prescribers and pharmacists in various clinical roles are often challenged when treating patients with comorbid chronic pain and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) or hemodialysis (HD). There is a dearth of clinical guidelines available for chronic pain management in this setting. Those selecting pharmacotherapy for patients must rely on clinical judgement, literature analysis and prudent decision making.

Drug Induced Immune Thrombocytopenia (DITP) may be the last diagnosis listed in the differential. In situations where the cause of thrombocytopenia is unknown, DITP could be causing the issue.

The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Foundation today announced Valerie Nolt, PharmD as the inaugural recipient of the Ton Hoek Scholarship.

This weekly video program provides our readers with an in-depth review of the latest news, product approvals, FDA rulings, and more. Our Week in Review is a can't miss for the busy pharmacy professional.

The results showed all participants responded to omega-3 fatty acids to some degree, with a reduction in IgE production.

A Louisiana drug and dietary supplement maker was ordered to cease operations for failing to comply with federal laws, according to a press release from the FDA.

Children have an increased chance of drug overdose when their mothers are prescribed opioids, a study published in Pediatrics reports.

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s pharmacists, we often council our patients to be accountable for taking their medications regularly or in supporting them to make better health decisions. But how are we practicing accountability in our daily lives?

Gain confidence in a language with these tips.

Nowhere in the Pharmacist's Oath is there a discussion of units-of-service.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a test that can identify organisms that cause blood infections and can also identify which antibiotics should work against them.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved using an existing test for an expanded use.

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is collaborating with the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) on a webinar outlining the latest Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations for adult, childhood, and teen immunizations.

Association TRENDS magazine today recognized Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) Foundation Executive Director Paula J. Eichenbrenner, CAE, as a “Young & Aspiring” Association Executive.

The FDA has accepted Novartis’ supplemental new drug application (sNDA) for filing and granted priority review for the expanded use of a new cancer drug.

All over the world, drug shortages cause complex and risky adjustments to medical regimens.

This article highlights 5 published case reports that document medications causing unusual side effects that have not been readily seen in the literature.

The use of MTM is expanding in the world of pharmacy. This article gives you a quick idea on what to screen for and address when analyzing a diabetic patients medication profile.

As The Match approaches, it is important to consider specific things when dertermining your rank list

There is more to the grapefruit drug interaction than eating one kind of fruit.

The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Foundation has announced Jing Wu as the 2017-2018 Knowlton Center Executive Resident in Association Management and Leadership.

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) released their first position statement in 15 years regarding diabetic retinopathy.

Cost, forgetfulness, and complicated medication regimens drive poor patient antidiabetic medication adherence.

Walgreens and Piedmont Healthcare haveannounced that Piedmont Healthcare will operate and provide all clinical services at 27 retail health clinics located within Walgreens stores across the Atlanta area.

CVS Pharmacy has announced the removal of partially hydrogenated oils, the primary source of artificial trans fats in processed foods, from all its exclusive store brands food products.

Walgreens has designated more than 50 of its local specialty pharmacies as cancer-specialized locations led by pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who have advanced cancer training and expertise and are committed to making sure patients get the medications and answers they need when they need them.

Pharmacists are the final step in a system of checks and balances that should prevent medication errors, yet they often encounter problems while filling prescriptions.