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An Oregon pharmacist who dispensed OTC or generic drugs but billed Medicare and Medicaid for more expensive brand-name medications has been sentenced to 20 months in prison.

Allergan received a complete response letter from the FDA for the manufacturer's prior approval supplement for cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion, 0.05%, multi-dose preservative-free bottle.

Jon Roth, CEO of the California Pharmacists Association, explains how pharmacists can help prepare their patients for natural disasters.

Julie A. Dopheide, PharmD, BCPP, FASHP, professor of clinical pharmacy, psychiatry, and behavioral sciences at the University of Southern California School of Pharmacy, lists off pharmacologic treatment options for patients with insomnia.

Susan Cornell, PharmD, CDE, FAPhA, FAADE, discusses the contraindications and adverse effects pharmacists should consider when recommending antidiabetic agents.

It's tough to be a pharmacist today, but what a bright future we have before us.

When historical data dominates, controversy is sure to exist. Such is the case for the use of antibiotics in patients with group A streptococcal pharyngitis.

Jennifer Costello, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, discusses several new and emerging therapies for type 2 diabetes and glycemic control.

Cough and cold season is coming to an end, but allergy season is now upon us.

The Great Gig in the Sky just got a lot better.

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has announced the promotion of 15-year NACDS veteran Vishal Bhatia to the position of vice president, information services/information services security officer, effective March 1.

Rite Aid's 22nd annual Miracle Balloon campaign for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, a leading nonprofit organization that raises funds for children's hospitals, is now underway.

Historically, experts have expected histamine-2 receptor antagonists to inhibit proton pump inhibitor activation from a mechanistic perspective.

Trygstad takes the reins from Editor-in-Chief Fred M. Eckel, RPh, MS, ScD (Hon), who also announced his retirement today, capping more than three decades with the publication.

As part of its grand re-opening celebration, Econofoods is presenting donations to community partners Meeker County Emergency Food Shelf, Zion Lutheran Church, and Lake Ripley Elementary School.

Cheryl Viracola, RPh, PharmD, the Network Pharmacy Programs Manager for Community Care of Wake and Johnston Counties, discusses the challenges of improving naloxone access.

Jeffrey Goad, PharmD, MPH, FAPhA, offers advice for pharmacists looking to bolster their immunization and travel health programs.

Cheryl Viracola, RPh, PharmD, the Network Pharmacy Programs Manager for Community Care of Wake and Johnston Counties, discusses the benefits of expanded naloxone access.

Pharmacists providing care for those with chronic conditions should work as closely as possible with patients and other health care providers.

The medicinal properties of plants and herbs have been recognized almost since the beginning of human history.

The risks of undertreating pain in the pediatric population are significant.

Dennis Williams, PharmD, FAPhA, discusses how pharmacists can help implement trigger control strategies to help prevent allergic rhinitis.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd has launched a new strength, 1 mg/2 mL, of the generic version of budesonide inhalation suspension.

David Stack, chairman and CEO of Pacira Pharmaceuticals Inc, will be the speaker at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences' 136th commencement ceremony.

This weekly video program provides our readers with an in-depth review of the latest news, product approvals, FDA rulings and more.

The American Pharmacists Association released the 2016 edition of the APhA Pharmacists' Patient Care Services Digest.

Jeffrey Goad, PharmD, MPH, FAPhA, discusses vaccine recommendations for special populations including pregnant women and health care professionals.

Between long shifts, pharmacists may not have time to stay on top of the latest legislative and regulatory matters pertinent to their profession.

There has been considerable conversation lately regarding a perceived lack of jobs for pharmacists.

While diabetes is a growing national health threat, it's especially prevalent in Mississippi, where 1 in 8 residents are diabetic.