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Understanding the potential biological mechanism of PPIs' effect on memory and cognition could establish safe clinical guidelines for long-term prophylactic use.

As part of its comprehensive national plan to combat drug abuse, Walgreens has made naloxone available without a prescription in all of its Ohio pharmacies.

The Practice Advancement Initiative from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists seeks to transform how pharmacists care for patients by empowering the pharmacy team to take responsibility for medication-use outcomes."

Alex Barker, PharmD, a clinical pharmacy specialist in an ambulatory care and anticoagulation clinic, is the founder of Pharmacy Life Radio.

Colds pose an economic strain on society each year in the form of missed days at work or school and medical attention.

The FDA has approved Gilead Sciences' supplemental new drug applications for ledipasvir/sofosbuvir (Harvoni), which can treat chronic hepatitis C patients with advanced liver disease.

McKesson Alternate Site Pharmacy has announced the launch of the PATH Pro Post-Acute Therapeutics Formulary Management Program for long-term care (LTC) pharmacies.

The Generic Pharmaceutical Association is pleased to recognize February as American Heart Month, and proud to note that generic cardiovascular drugs saved the U.S. health system $63 billion in 2014, according to data from the annual Generic Drug Savings in the U.S. report.

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores today announced a request-for-proposals that will result in up to two awards of $300,000 each for demonstration projects to foster healthcare collaboration across the care continuum to increase pharmacy-based immunizations.

The FDA has approved UCB's brivaracetam (Briviact) as an adjunctive treatment for partial-onset seizures in patients aged 16 years and older with epilepsy.

Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with poor physical performance, and many patients who experience falls have low vitamin D levels.

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Like any other licensing exam out there, the NAPLEX can be a little scary, especially if you're not a good test taker.

Google's new related medications feature might lead patients to mistakenly believe that they don't need to seek drug information from their pharmacist.

Contraceptive use was interrupted and more Medicaid-covered births occurred after Texas excluded Planned Parenthood from its fee-for-service family planning program.

No matter what job you hold in pharmacy, you're likely to run into some funny situations.

Your patients may not realize that the effectiveness of their medications is largely within their control.

Pharmacy students at the University of South Florida Health College of Pharmacy will see a great emphasis placed on 4 main pillars.

Merck has received a complete response letter from the FDA regarding its supplemental new drug applications for ezetimibe and ezetimibe and simvastatin.

Most pharmacy technicians are all too familiar with the seemingly endless crowd of patients who come to the pharmacy for cold and cough treatments during the winter.

Keeping up with synthetic cannabinoid substances requires an equal mix of knowing the facts and unraveling the myths.

Independent pharmacy owners need to complete 10 hours of work in 4 hours more than any other business owners in the country.

Those looking to quit smoking may not need a prescription to do so.

CVS will pay $8 million to the US government to settle allegations that some of its Maryland pharmacy locations violated the Controlled Substances Act.

Rite Aid has announced the nationwide availability of talking prescription devices, which will be provided at no cost to customers who are blind or who are visually impaired.

Artist Damien Hirst is opening a pharmacy-themed restaurant in a London neighborhood later this month.

Rhinocort Aqua Nasal Spray with budesonide is now available OTC at all major pharmacies and retailers.

This article highlights key pearls for optimizing antiplatelet therapy for prevention of secondary stroke.

A proposed bill in Kentucky would require men to consult their wives before a prescription drug for erectile dysfunction.

Publix Super Markets has extended the company's online social presence with fourth quarter soft launches to Pinterest and Instagram.