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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.

Officials with the FDA have added a boxed warning label to liver disease medicine obeticholic acid (Ocaliva, Intercept) to highlight the correct dosing for patients with rare chronic liver disease, according to a FDA safety announcement.

Parata Systems and Pharmacy Times® Welcome Nominations for Ninth Annual Awards Program

The NCPA stated that this underpayment leaves pharmacies in jeopardy as they continue to dispense the flu medication.

From time to time, localities experience outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases and need to engage emergency teams to assist in vaccination efforts.

Actual target blood pressures differ between guidelines.

It is important for patients to have accurate and reputable drug information resources at their disposal.

January is Thyroid Disorder Awareness Month, but the role of the pharmacist in managing this disorder can benefit the patient throughout the year.

Helping patients choose the best probiotics for their needs: an update

Surgical patients can exhibit anxiety about the medications they will be started on following surgery. Pharmacists are in a position to address those concerns to the benefit of all.

To encourage the safe use of the anti-diarrhea medicine loperamide (Imodium), the FDA is working to limit packaging for the medication through use of blister packs and other single-dose packaging.

Migraine is a condition characterized mainly by severe and recurrent headaches. Approximately 12% of the general population experiences migraines, with a higher frequency in women than men.

An exploration of whether an inappropiately made comment by a pharnacy staff member is indeed a HIPAA violation

This article highlights several key therapeutics areas with Tremfya that every pharmacist should know.

Despite progress made, smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death and disease among Americans.

More research needed to determine if ADHD medication is safe to take before and during pregnancy.

By February 15, 80% of New Year's resolutions will have been abandoned. Here are 4 proven ways to bypass the BS.

CVS and other companies want pharmacists to be performing POC, so should you be getting that training?

The availability of an oral liquid therapy is expected to improve patient access and reduce pharmacist burden of having to compound liquid formulations.

There is a dangerous new trend that has emerged across the country, known as the “Tide Pod Challenge.”

Lean, private firms being acquired by big pharma is not necessarily a new trend. But, with excitement in the health care technology space and established tech firms attempting to enter that market, partnerships are taking a new perspective to cut costs and increase quality.

The medical or intentional misuse of this common household agent can have serious consequences.

Behind the scenes with Dr. Suzanne Soliman, who created National Women Pharmacist Day

This is the first of a 3-part series, covering what the first 3 years of pharmacy school are like these days.

Influenza activity continues to rise, as does reported flu-related death and hospitalization rates, according to the CDC’s FluView report published today.

Experiencing stress can wreak havoc on your body. Here are 5 simple strategies to reduce stress and experience more joy in your life.

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) is increasingly important as the number of Americans who have diabetes approaches 31 million.

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.