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A new study found that Medicare Part D prescription drug insurance plans largely favor generic drugs over brand-name counterparts, despite previous reports to the contrary.

Study finds that health care systems need to develop additional strategies to protect workers from COVID-19.

With a growing number of products containing cannabidiol and kratom available in the marketplace, many pharmacists and pharmacy students are increasingly being asked to discuss the use of these products.

Emergency department visits dropped significantly in March as the public responded to shelter-in-place messages as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study from researchers at Yale University and the Mayo Clinic.

Perhaps no other health care worker has been exposed to the opioid epidemic more frequently than pharmacy technicians and pharmacists.

Certain changes can be made to operations that minimize interruptions to pharmacy managers, reduce errors, and facilitate greater quality of work life.

In a recent statement, the FDA provided some guidelines for health care professionals when prescribing or renewing an opioid analgesic or medicine to treat opioid use disorder.

Some medications that may not function as intended when used with medical cannabinoids, CBD oil, and medical or recreational marijuana were compiled to further test the effects on prescription drugs.

Women comprise more than 60% of pharmacy graduates, yet gender gaps still exist in pharmacy ownership, school deanships, and other leadership positions.

Study shows an increase in anxiety and depression among college students since the start of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

Furthermore, the investigators noted that choline levels high enough to protect the fetus often require dietary supplementation, which offers a chance for pharmacists to provide counseling.

This year’s annual NASP meeting will feature an enhanced virtual environment that allows attendees to earn required CPE credits, share best practices, and browse a convention hall.

This Pharmacy Times® Webcast discusses a number of topics pertaining to the pharmacists’ role in immunization practices, including the precautions and safety equipment necessary amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, pharmacy automation and operations, and best practices to navigate patient care.

The American Cancer Society is renewing efforts to increase HPV immunization as COVID-19 threatens to slow cancer prevention progress.

National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) President and CEO Steven C. Anderson issued a statement on July 31 regarding the nation’s preparations for the eventual deployment of COVID-19 vaccines.

Home infusion of teprotumumab-trbw (Tepezza), a breakthrough treatment for thyroid eye disease, was found to effectively minimize the chance of infection with coronavirus disease 2019 for both patients and staff of Chartwell Pennsylvania, LP.

The investigators noted that the shift toward value-based care has placed a greater emphasis on preventive care and chronic disease management services as delivered by multidisciplinary health care teams.

Vitamin K levels show observational relationship with risk of death in older population.

A new treatment that targets the physical properties of the herpes virus, not just the virus proteins, shows promise.

In-person contact is one of the best ways to reduce existing stigma toward patients with mental illness in the field of pharmacy.

What is causing the good changes in this man’s blood work?

There is no perfect moment to timestamp the accelerated, massive movement toward finding and distributing the first vaccine candidates for the coronavirus 2019 pandemic.

As more Americans identify as LGBTQIA+, an effort needs to made to educate pharmacists on LGBTQIA+ health and culture.

Representatives from the organizations spoke with HHS last week before President Donald Trump signed several executive orders, including one that would address manufacturer rebates also collected by PBMs.

According to researchers at the Asan Medical Center in Seoul, South Korea, patients who have left their shingles symptoms untreated have an increased risk of dementia.

According to a study published in Genome Medicine, the disruption of gut bacteria through the use of antibiotics soon after birth has the ability to affect the immune system’s process of maturation.

What was the first federal law that required drugs to be proven safe prior to use?

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