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Acute respiratory tract infections are most often caused by viruses and do not require an antibiotic prescription, and yet they still account for 43 million office visits annually.

Do you know the current guidelines for using dual antiplatelet therapy after drug-eluting stent implantation?

Pharmacists should learn how to properly diagnose foreign-acquired diseases in order to optimize outcomes for infected patients.

While Walgreens Flu Index data suggests a slight increase in flu activity in some markets, overall activity remains relatively low across most of the United States.

Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc has launched verapamil 40 mg immediate-release tablets for the treatment of angina, arrhythmias, and essential hypertension.

Thanks to its longstanding partnership with a Michigan grower, Meijer is continuing its tradition of supplying each of its 223 stores across the Midwest with beautiful locally-grown poinsettias this holiday season.

Christopher Betz, PharmD, BCPS, FKSHP, FASHP, professor in the department of clinical and administrative sciences at Sullivan University College of Pharmacy, discusses what the role of the pharmacist is in acute coronary syndrome management with platelet aggregation inhibitors.

The FDA is taking into consideration a once-daily formulation of AbbVie's ombitasvir, paritaprevir, and ritonavir tablets co-packaged with dasabuvir tablets (Viekira Pak).

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Katie Greenlee, PharmD, BCPS-AQ Cardiology, of the Cleveland Clinic discusses the role of platelet aggregation inhibitors in ACS management.

Are you looking to leave the traditional path of retail or hospital pharmacy?

Novartis has reached a delivery milestone of 300 million pediatric antimalarial treatments supplied in more than 30 malaria-endemic countries without profit since 2009.

Pharmacy Podcast guest hosts Alex Barker, PharmD., and Blair Thielemier, discuss interesting, creative, and resourceful ideas for pharmacists to generate additional income in 2016.

The Joint Commission's proposed standard on antimicrobial stewardship means higher demand for infectious diseases pharmacists and physicians, but will there be enough specialists to satisfy it?

I'm a big believer in small gestures of gratitude going a long way, especially for hardworking pharmacy workers.

Identifying medication use risks outside the hospital pharmacy requires something simple: speaking with other members of the health care team.

Health-system pharmacists must look beyond immediate operational challenges and consider the larger trends that will ultimately affect their practices.

James Hoffman, PharmD, MS, FASHP of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, describes how the growing trend of patient empowerment will affect the practice of pharmacy going forward.

Katie Greenlee, PharmD, BCPS-AQ Cardiology, of the Cleveland Clinic discusses the different nuances pharmacists have to consider when using platelet aggregation inhibitors in different patient populations.

Bestmed LLC, a medical device distributor, is recalling its digital temple thermometer due to inaccurate readings.

Patrick Dougherty, PharmD, BCPS, a clinical pharmacist at the Emergency Medicine Peninsula Regional Medical Center, talks about some memorable experiences he has had with burn patients.

They say music is an anchor for memory, and I wholeheartedly agree.

Pfizer has announced the first-ever recipients of the Advancing Science through Pfizer Investigator Research Exchange (ASPIRE) Breast Cancer Research Awards.

The female San Bernardino shooter held a pharmacy degree.

With the increase in the number of patients diagnosed with atrial fibrillation or needing stroke prevention treatment, roughly 3 million Americans currently take warfarin, while a lesser number takes direct oral agents.