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Influenza activity is breaking recent records this season, and is not yet slowing down, according to the CDC.

The 2017-2018 influenza season is the worst in recent history.

Pharmacists have once again been ranked among the most honest and ethical professionals in the United States, according to the results of the latest Gallup poll on the topic.

Although researchers have conducted no clinical trials to evaluate the vocal benefits of vitamin B12, the singing community at large endorses the energy boosting and anxiety fighting effects of the supplement.

An innovate production method may allow health care providers to produce on-demand medicine in the near future.

This weekly video program provides our readers with an in-depth review of the latest news, product approvals, FDA rulings, and more. Our Week in Review is a can't miss for the busy pharmacy professional.

The provision of evidence-based medication recommendations is an important role for pharmacists.

Officials with the FDA have granted approval to abiraterone acetate (Zytiga) tablets in combination with prednisone for the treatment of metastatic high-risk castration-sensitive prostate cancer (CSPC), according to a press release.

According to the US Department of Health and Human services, only 57% of people who receive an HIV diagnosis stay in HIV care.

Study results show patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma showed a lower risk of disease progression or death with daratumumab added to the standard regimen of bortezomib, melphalan and prednisone, than patients who were treated without daratumumab in their drug combination.

A new medicine for treating hemophilia B, Rebinyn Coagulation Factor X (recombinant), GlycoPEGlated, has been made available to pharmacies.

Officials with the FDA have approved 2 different fixed dose drugs indicated to treat HIV-1: Symfi Lo tablets and Biktarvy.

The fascinating story of an amazing pharmacy in the small town of Corydon, Indiana.

Florida's prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) was established in 2009 to help combat the controlled substance abuse epidemic plaguing the state.

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

One in 7 patients who have had lung surgery become persistent opioid users, data note.

Scientists may be able to determine how a flu strain will multiply based on its genetic makeup.

In newly-released scientific analysis and data, the FDA has indicated strong evidence of the presence of compounds in kratom that strongly bind to opioid receptors, according to a statement released by FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD.

Using mouse models, direct injection of CpG/anti-OX40 into tumors creates a systemic immune response.

A number of landmark clinical studies in the field of MS have been published, shaping how the disease is treated.

The updated 2018 immunization schedules for children and teens has been released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

Hearing loss can result from numerous therapeutic drugs and industrial chemicals.

Using the alphabet to cover everything from our job duties to our character traits.

Our minds and beliefs can be used to augment therapy in effective and optimal treatment strategies.

Although it is unclear what constitutes “unusual or disproportionate,” such phrases are particularly disturbing when we realize that the regulation of medical practice is a traditional state function, not a federal one.

Pharmacists, especially those in a retail setting, are feeling the pressure.

Meal planning shouldn't be another task to check off your to do list! Here are some easy, fun ways to make meal prep enjoyable and healthy!

The FDA updated the labeling for rilipivirine (Edurant) for the treatment of HIV-positive pregnant patients who were on stable treatment prior to conception and who are virologically suppressed.

In 2017, the match rate for pharmacy residencies was just 69%, so the pressure is on for interviewees.