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The FDA today approved Pfizer's tofacitinib citrate (Xeljanz) extended-release tablets, the first and only once-daily oral Janus kinanse inhibitor for treating rheumatoid arthritis.

Dan Benamoz, RPh, President and CEO of Pharmacy Development Services, discusses the challenges independent pharmacists face with respect to customer retention efforts.

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has named as its new director of federal government affairs Vonnie Hampel.

Nonadherence to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease treatment worsens patient health outcomes and increases related costs.

California's first surplus prescription medication program recently opened its doors.

McKesson has announced the launch of its new Drug Spend Intelligence tool, which provides the information needed to identify purchase trends, evaluate the impact of price fluctuations, and implement and track clinical initiatives.

The FDA has accepted for review Sanofi's new drug application for its fixed-ratio combination of basal insulin glargine 100 units/mL and lixisenatide for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

Community pharmacists are in regular communication with patients about their medication therapies.

Relaxation drinks are marketed as safe, nonalcoholic supplements that help the user unwind.

A 2017 PharmD candidate at the University of Cincinnati will be recognized at this year's American Pharmacists Association annual meeting for winning the Good Government Student Pharmacist-of-the-Year Award.

A Texas compounding pharmacy called Pharmacy Solutions will pay $85,000 to settle a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit.

Iroko Pharmaceuticals' meloxicam (Vivlodex) capsules, designed to treat osteoarthritis pain, are now available by prescription at pharmacies across the United States.

Have you checked up on your personal brand lately?

No one is guaranteed golden years.

The Biosimilars Council, a division of the Generic Pharmaceutical Association today announced its 2016 Board of Directors.

The National Community Pharmacists Association endorsed a range of solutions to the prescription drug abuse epidemic and asked lawmakers to revise an overly restrictive "lock-in pharmacy" proposal limiting Medicare beneficiary access.

U.S. Reps. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) and Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa), who are the original sponsors of H.R. 244, were joined by 14 other members of Congress in a letter to the chairs and ranking members of the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Armed Services committees urging greater transparency in generic prescription drug reimbursements for governmental health programs.

The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Foundation today announced 22 recipients of its 2016 Incentive Grants.

CVS Health has announced that prescription drug trend for CVS Health pharmacy benefit management clients dropped dramatically to 5% in 2015 from a high of 11.8% in 2014.

Sanofi has announced that the license and development agreement between it and Kaléo, the developer of Auvi-Q, will terminate later this year.

Meijer has announced that it is changing the name of its LPGA tournament to the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give in an effort to focus on its cause of stocking local food pantries.

Prevalence of gastroschisis, a birth defect where a baby's intestines stick outside the body, is increasing in the United States.

Pharmacist involvement on care teams for geriatric patients transitioning out of emergency departments may still be undervalued.

Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals has issued a voluntary recall of a morphine product that is super potent.

National Association of Chain Drug Stores President and CEO Steven C. Anderson, IOM, CAE, has been selected as the 2016 Trade Association CEO of the Year by an independent panel of association leadership experts. The award is presented by CEO Update magazine.

Nearly 8 million older adults with significant disabilities receive substantial help from their families and unpaid caregivers for their wide range of health care needs.

The Kroger Company has announced that Jay Cummins, president of the company's Smith's division, plans to retire after 44 years with the company.

With thousands of FDA-approved medications on the market, it can be difficult for pharmacists to stay up-to-date on drug name pronunciations.

Walgreens has made naloxone, a potentially lifesaving opioid antidote, available without a prescription in all of its Indiana pharmacies in accordance with state pharmacy regulations.

A man allegedly trying to rob a Walgreens pharmacy on Valentine's Day was beaten unconscious by the pharmacist's boyfriend.