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Children with asthma were approximately 1.6 times more likely to be prescribed antibiotics, compared to children who do not have asthma.

In this video from PainWeek 2017, Hal Blatman, MD, medical director of Blatman Health and Wellness Center, discusses how compounding pharmacists can help patients with chronic pain.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, Walgreens has committed to a $200,000 donation to American Red Cross Hurricane Irma relief efforts and also is donating supplies of water and food to relief efforts in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

CVS Pharmacy and ProMedica announced today that CVS Pharmacy will acquire six of ProMedica’s outpatient pharmacy locations in Ohio.

In this video from PainWeek 2017, Hal Blatman, MD, medical director of Blatman Health and Wellness Center, discusses the relationship between chronic pain and stress.

The researchers noted that although the study does not prove that asthma caused the reduced fertility, they said the correlation may suggest better asthma control may facilitate efforts to become pregnant.

Lifestyle management plans for lowering blood pressure are also highlighted in the guidelines and include suggestions on weight loss, nutrition, and increased physical activity.

CVS Health and the CVS Health Foundation today announced a $125,000 donation in cash and in-kind product donations to organizations helping with relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Irma.

In this video from PainWeek 2017, Jeremy Adler, MS, PA-C, co-owner of Pacific Pain Medicine, discusses why opioid abuse has become an increasingly urgent issue.

In this video from PainWeek 2017, Jeremy Adler, MS, PA-C, co-owner of Pacific Pain Medicine, discusses the pharmacist's role in combating the opioid abuse epidemic.

Flu season is approaching soon, and it is a great time for pharmacists to educate patients on the importance of the annual influenza vaccine.

In this video from PainWeek 2017, Jeremy Adler, MS, PA-C, co-owner of Pacific Pain Medicine, discusses the challenges facing abuse-deterrent opioids as their manufacturers attempt to bring them to market.

In this video from PainWeek 2017, Jeremy Adler, MS, PA-C, co-owner of Pacific Pain Medicine, discusses the mechanisms by which abuse-deterrent opioids prevent misuse.

In this video from PainWeek 2017, Jeremy Adler, MS, PA-C, co-owner of Pacific Pain Medicine, discusses the benefits of abuse-deterrent opioids.

In 2015, American poison centers responded to more than 10,000 tricyclic antidepressant exposures. With this level of prevalence, pharmacists should be prepared to respond to questions regarding TCA toxicity.

There are numerous methods by which to obtain medications at a reduced cost, and pharmacists are perfectly positioned to help navigate this process

After adjusting for chronological age, the findings showed liver fibrosis was accelerated during peri-menopause compared with pre-menopause.

Patients who were treated by the IPT experienced a 61% greater reduction in morphine equivalent daily dose (MEDD) than those who received usual care group.

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.

In this video from PainWeek 2017, Hal Blatman, MD, medical director of Blatman Health and Wellness Center, discusses treatment options for sleep-related pain.

Insurers can also help address this devastating epidemic.

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

An interview with Dr. Kaley Holmstrom, an IHS Ambulatory Care Resident at the Fort Defiance Indian Hospital in Fort Defiance, AZ

Advice from a pharmacist for patients who are dealing with nail fungus.

In response to the growing opioid abuse epidemic, several health groups have written a petition requesting that the FDA remove ultra-high dosage unit (UHDU) analgesics from the market.

The B vitamins are a group of related vitamins that maintain cell health and provide energy.

Health care professionals interested in improving outcomes for patients who have diabetes may find an article published in the September issue of Current Diabetes Report interesting.

Rite Aid Corporation has announced that President of Rite Aid Corporation and CEO of Rite Aid stores Ken Martindale, will leave Rite Aid, effective immediately, in order to assume a leadership position at another company. Rite Aid also announced it has promoted Bryan Everett, currently executive vice president in charge of store operations, to the newly created position of chief operating officer of Rite Aid stores.

More than 20 million Americans are afflicted with knee osteoarthritis and there is no cure.