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The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) today strongly endorsed new legislation that would increase transparency and accuracy in Medicare Part D prescription drug spending and reporting and also effectively ban so-called "DIR fees" applied retroactively that threaten the viability of many independent community pharmacies.

As autumn arrives, change is in the air: the weather shifts, the school year begins, and elections alter our political landscape.

This article will detail what it means to refinance student loans, the benefits of doing so, common finance terminology, and my own personal experiences.

Ultimately, a PSK9 inhibitor should be added to the standard of practice in individuals who aren't seeing LDL reductions with their established treatment.

Multiply Labs has designed what it claims to be the first-ever personalized supplement pill."

Approximately 50 million individuals have reported symptoms of acne vulgaris, a chronic inflammation of the skin consisting of whiteheads, blackheads, papules, pustules, or nodules.

New data suggests certain hospitalized CAP patients treated initially with oral antibiotics may not have worse outcomes compared to those initially treated with IV antibiotics.

Although it's difficult to determine exactly how many patients experience opioid-induced constipation, the large quantities of prescribed opioids in circulation create widespread potential for this bothersome adverse effect.

The opioid overdose death toll has been steadily increasing for more than a decade, making it a leading cause of accidental death in the United States.

Mary M. Bridgeman, PharmD, BCPS, CGP, discusses how pharmacists can help prevent OIC.

Mary M. Bridgeman, PharmD, BCPS, CGP, discusses counseling points for OIC patients.

Jeffrey Gudin, MD, outlines the steps pharmacists should take to reduce opioid-induced constipation.

Mary M. Bridgeman, PharmD, BCPS, CGP, discusses the latest advancements in OIC treatment.

Meijer has announced that it is unveiling a Heritage Center rich with company history from its founder Hendrik Meijer's first arrival in the United States through the retailer's most recent innovations and expansions.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with Walgreens, will help provide more than $10 million worth of free flu shot vouchers this flu season to improve flu immunization rates among uninsured Americans.

Juliana Zschoche, PharmD, emergency medicine clinical pharmacy specialist at Johns Hopkins Hospital, discusses potential adverse effects associated with naloxone.

Mary M. Bridgeman, PharmD, BCPS, CGP, discusses how pharmacy-based OIC care differs from other settings.

Juliana Zschoche, PharmD, emergency medicine clinical pharmacy specialist at Johns Hopkins Hospital, discusses how health-system pharmacists can assess patients' risk for opioid overdose.

Mary M. Bridgeman, PharmD, BCPS, CGP, discusses OTC recommendations for OIC symptoms.

Mary M. Bridgeman, PharmD, BCPS, CGP, discusses how often pharmacists work with OIC patients.

Juliana Zschoche, PharmD, emergency medicine clinical pharmacy specialist at Johns Hopkins Hospital, discusses what pharmacists should tell patients about administering naloxone.

Juliana Zschoche, PharmD, emergency medicine clinical pharmacy specialist at Johns Hopkins Hospital, discusses key stakeholders involved in developing and implementing outpatient naloxone policies.

Juliana Zschoche, PharmD, emergency medicine clinical pharmacy specialist at Johns Hopkins Hospital, discusses how health-system and community pharmacists can work together to provide naloxone.

Juliana Zschoche, PharmD, emergency medicine clinical pharmacy specialist at Johns Hopkins Hospital, discusses prices of naloxone products.

Jeffrey Gudin, MD, describes the impact of opioid-induced constipation on patients taking opioids.

The FDA has approved Novartis's etanercept-szzs (Erelzi), a biosimilar to Amgen's etanercept (Enbrel), for the treatment of several inflammatory diseases.

Today, Janet Woodcock, MD, Director, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) delivered a keynote address at Leading on Biosimilars: The 2016 GPhA Biosimilars Council Conference.

Mary M. Bridgeman, PharmD, BCPS, CGP, discusses where fiber supplementation fits into OIC care.

CVS Health has announced the rollout of Project Health, its annual free health services campaign, at select CVS Pharmacy locations in 10 multicultural communities across the country.

There are many misconceptions surrounding pain management, especially when it comes to opioids with abuse-deterrent properties.