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Allergan plc and KYTHERA Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that they have amended and restated their merger agreement with respect to Allergan's pending acquisition of KYTHERA.

Pharmacists in Washington State can no longer cite religion to refuse to fill a prescription.

As part of its ongoing effort to reduce the risk of acetaminophen-related liver damage, the FDA has issued industry guidance for OTC pediatric oral liquid products containing acetaminophen.

To meet the needs of the rapidly growing number of pharmacists and student pharmacists who are seeking residencies, ASHP will hold a Second Residency Match beginning in March 2016.

The parents of a 4-year-old cancer survivor are claiming that 3 different Walgreens pharmacies refused to fill oxycodone prescriptions for their son.

straZeneca today announced that MedImmune, its global biologics research and development arm, has entered into an exclusive clinical trial collaboration with Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.

Empowering Americans to make better food choices is the goal of a breakthrough initiative between the American Heart Association.

Diabetics are at greater risk for viral and bacterial infection compared with the remainder of the population.

CVS Health Corporation has announced operating results for the 3 months ended June 30, 2015.

Continuing an estimated $750 million investment in Wisconsin, Meijer has opened 2 more stores in Wauwatosa and Oak Creek.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company today announced a charitable donation to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS).

While the University of Houston College of Pharmacy has historic roots, Dean F. Lamar Pritchard, PhD, RPh, is excited about a modern campus upgrade.

A permanent injunction has been issued by a federal judge against 3 dietary supplement companies.

The FDA is warning health care professionals about a rare brain infection seen in multiple sclerosis patients taking fingolimod (Gilenya).

Established through a partnership of Parata Systems and Pharmacy Times, the Next-Generation Pharmacistâ„¢ program salutes pharmacy professionals in a variety of industry categories who are defining the future of pharmacy.

Baxter is recalling 1 lot of its 0.9% sodium chloride injection due to customer complaints of leaking containers, particulate matter, and missing port protectors, which could result in contamination.

Plastic surgeons make better stitches when they listen to their favorite music, according to new research.

The possibilities to promote the pharmacy profession are limitless.

The newly updated White House strategy to combat HIV/AIDS includes principles that are at the heart of managed care pharmacy practices.

As pharmacy schools graduate more and more pharmacists, the next 20 years of the pharmacy profession could see job placement challenges.

The FDA has approved anticonvulsant levetiracetam (Spritam) for the treatment of seizures in adults and children with epilepsy.

Pfizer Inc. today announced that the European Commission has approved under the European Union Merger Regulation the company's pending acquisition of Hospira, Inc.

Eli Lilly and Company today notified the University of California, San Diego of its intent to end its contract with the university for the management of the Anti-amyloid Treatment.

Patients are surfing the Internet to self-diagnose their symptoms more than ever.

Ken Martindale, the current president and chief operating officer of Rite Aid Corporation, has been promoted to the newly created position of CEO of Rite Aid stores.

Pfizer Inc. and Synthon today announced they have entered into an agreement whereby Pfizer has acquired the exclusive commercialization rights in the United States to glatiramer acetate.

Tyler Redelico, pharmacy student at Rutgers University's Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, gives advice to students heading to pharmacy school.

Simon Lu, pharmacy student at Rutgers University's Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, shares a fun fact he learned in pharmacy school.

Repeated requests for early refills may be a sign that a medication is being misused or diverted.

The better educated the patient, the better medicated the patient will be.