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Ochsner Health System will implement NaviHealth's RightCare software to help optimize care transitions, reduce avoidable readmissions, cut unnecessary length of stay, and improve the overall post-acute care experience for patients.

Metformin use is associated with a reduced risk of glaucoma development among diabetics.

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease have reductions in their brains' gray matter related to the processing of dyspnea, fear, and sensitivity to painful stimuli.

Jerry Fahrni discusses his blog post about how integration is no longer optional for pharmacy technology.

An online pharmacy bookkeeper who illegally distributed hundreds of thousands of narcotics was recently sentenced to 5 years in prison, 3 years of supervised release, and 200 hours of community service.

Technology has transformed the entire job search and hiring process, making networking more essential than ever.

How long should dual antiplatelet therapy be continued for patients with ischemic heart disease?

Michael Cawley, BS, PharmD, RRT, CPFT, FCCM, professor of clinical pharmacy at the University of the Sciences, discusses counseling points pharmacists should make when demonstrating proper inhaler use.

Listening to your irritable bowel syndrome patients with empathy and concern will go a long way toward helping them improve their health.

The American College of Cardiology has updated its recommendations on dual antiplatelet therapy from the 2011 guidelines.

Patients with high cholesterol should use proven and less expensive therapies, such as statins, before trying the new and more expensive class of specialty cholesterol drugs known as PCSK9 inhibitors, according to recommendations published in the April 2016 issue of the Journal of Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy.

ASHP recently received three accolades honoring its annual Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition.

Florida has historically been known as the epicenter for prescription drug abuse.

John Fanikos, RPh, MBA, director of pharmacy at Brigham and Women's Hospital, talks about what patients should consider food-wise when taking vitamin K antagonists or novel oral anticoagulants.

Mylan is launching tramadol hydrochloride extended-release tablets a generic version of Valeant's Ultram extended-release tablets.

A new app may help streamline medication needs for travelers.

Some treatment guidelines recommend watchful waiting in low-risk children who develop ear infections and generally ignore or exclude complementary and alternative medicine use, even in countries that embrace these methods.

University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy students and their medical school counterparts have donated more than $2500 to the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System Sickle Cell Center.

John Fanikos, RPh, MBA, director of pharmacy at Brigham and Women's Hospital, talks about the advantage of novel oral anticoagulants over vitamin K antagonists.

Michael Cawley, BS, PharmD, RRT, CPFT, FCCM, professor of clinical pharmacy at the University of the Sciences, discusses how new technology is changing the inhaler manufacturing industry.

John Fanikos, RPh, MBA, director of pharmacy at Brigham and Women's Hospital, talks about the disadvantages of novel oral anticoagulants over vitamin K antagonists.

Pharmacy practice is being challenged by a new reimbursement model called pay-for-performance, as if this is something new.

Here are 7 clinical pearls for pharmacists to remember when selecting anticoagulants for patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.

CVS Health has announced that pharmacy benefits manager CVS Caremark has been awarded Mail Service Pharmacy accreditation from URAC, a Washington, DC-based health care accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the health care industry.

As part of a multi-year, $5 million commitment to increase access to health care in communities nationwide, the CVS Health Foundation has released new data from programs supported through partnerships with the NAFC and the NACHC.

In many circumstances, pharmacists are not allowed to administer an epinephrine injection unless the patient presents a prescription.

Can urate-lowering therapy for gout also reduce cardiovascular risk and mortality?

The FDA has issued a draft guidance that encourages the industry's production of generic versions of opioids with abuse-deterrent formulations, while making sure they are as safe as their brand-name counterparts.

Self-diagnosis of upper respiratory tract infections may be contributing to the rise of antimicrobial resistance.

Take note of these 3 lessons for independent pharmacy owners.