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Some say the plant acts as an antiviral, which helps prevent and treat cold and flu viruses. Here is what pharmacists need to know.

Officials with Novo Nordisk have announced that the FDA's Endocrinologic and Metabolic Drugs Advisory Committee (EMDAC) voted 16-0, supporting the approval of once-weekly semaglutide to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

This year, the FDA is on pace to approve about 38 new medications. Here is a look at 4 of those.

Veterinary products offer pharmacists a chance to diversify their revenue streams.

Many pharmacies offer enhanced services today, and these networks aggregate these pharmacies together to better service the communities in which they are located.

Here is how to distinguish between those who need prescriptions to manage pain and those seeking controlled substances for illicit reasons.

Unfortunately, a major reason that most pharmacists don’t quit jobs they hate is because of their financial obligations.

This year, the FDA is on pace to approve about 38 new medications. Here is a look at 5 of those.

The most impactful of the FDA designations, this status may be applied to drugs used to treat serious or life-threatening conditions.

Extended commuting time can be stressful. What is a pharmacist to do?

For some technicians, National Pharmacy Technician Day provides an opportunity to reflect upon what they mean to the pharmacy team.

In the case of DIR fees, which are the top concern of independent community pharmacies, NCPA's comments push for enactment of S. 413 / H.R. 1038.

Pharmacists see adults aged 50 years and older about 4 times more than physicians do, which opens opportunities for counseling and recommendations about vaccination.

It is important to work collaboratively with veterinarians, particularly in those areas where they may be out of certain medications for their patients.

Pharmacists are uniquely suited helping patients figure out the optimal therapies for their diabetes.

The NCPA Foundation underwrites NCPA student chapters to increase student awareness of pharmacy ownership and the entrepreneurial opportunities in pharmacy.

Stress, food, lack of water, and other issues impact the body's physiology, and pharmacists can counsel patients to adjust these issues to live healthier lives.

Patients undergoing moderately emetogenic chemotherapy may use the product, in combination with other antiemetic medicines, for the prevention of delayed nausea and vomiting.

The NCPA Digest authors noted that independent community pharmacies offer a variety of services.

A graduate of the University of South Carolina, Connelly has been the owner of Medicine Mart Pharmacy since 1982.

The film provides several takeaways for pharmacists, who have taken on an increasingly active role in vaccines, especially in influenza vaccination.

Educating staff is one key step toward implemeting a marketing strategy for a community pharmacy.

Why did a top college of pharmacy switch to a 3-year program from a 4-year one?

It important to prioritize those patients who need interventions, to create a personalized approach to get patients back on track with their recommended medications, and finally, to accommodate the patients' needs for their desired form of communication.

Medication synchronization has several advantages for both the community pharmacist and their patients.

Better taste can mean better adherence to recommended medications.

The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Annual Convention, scheduled October 14-18 in Orlando, Florida, will provide plenty of opportunities for community pharmacists to delve into a number of informative and educational sessions.

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.

Learn about the new products and expanded indications approved by the FDA in September 2017.

This year, the FDA is on pace to approve about 38 new medications. Here is a look at some new dermatology treatments.