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Vitamins and Minerals are natural, but they are not always safe in UNnatural doses from synthetic forms

For two days this week, hundreds of independent community pharmacists came to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., to share with Congress real solutions to the problem of skyrocketing prescription drug costs.

The FDA has approved midostaurin (Rydapt, Novartis) for the treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML), in combination with chemotherapy.

Pro-level cyclists, individuals, and groups will be pedaling across the country throughout May in Ride On For Red Nose Day events, raising funds to help end child poverty.

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.

Teaching is a great way to showcase your pharmacy knowledge and expertise.

Patients that express certain human leukocyte variants are at risk for adverse drug events when taking certain medications.

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The FDA has expanded the approved use of Stivarga (regorafenib, Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.) to include the treatment of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC or liver cancer) who have been previously treated with the drug sorafenib.

The FDA has approved cerliponase alfa (Brineura, BioMarin Pharmaceutical) to slow loss of walking ability in symptomatic pediatric patients aged 3 years and older with a specific form of Batten disease

This article highlights 5 published case reports that document unusually high doses of medications that are not often seen in clinical practice.

Annual influenza vaccination is prudent for people at high risk from complications and for people who live or work in places where people aggregate.

The playing field for the 2017 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give continues to grow stronger with commitments from its three defending champions.

Walgreens has announced that its safe medication disposal program has collected and safely disposed of 72 tons of medications since the its launch in 2016.

After being awarded “2016 Top Large Pharmacy Chain” by OutcomesMTM, Albertsons Companies has now been named the “Top Large Pharmacy Chain” for Quarter 1 of 2017.

What is our duty to patients? Does this change if we believe they are abominable?

This article was primarily authored by Halina Mydra, PharmD Candidate at Chicago State University College of Pharmacy and reviewed by Ayesha Khan, PharmD, BCPS.

Do you get questions you avoid answering? I cringe when asked this question.

Pharmacists have an important role in preventing prescription drug abuse by being alert and attentive to their customer base.

The FDA has issued 14 warning letters and 4 online advisory letters to US-based companies illegally selling more than 65 products with fraudulent claims that they cure cancer.

According to the CDC, approximately 1500-2000 cases of malaria are reported each year in the United States, mostly in recent travelers.

FoodNet, which collects data on 15% of the US population, reported 24,029 foodborne infections, 5,512 hospitalizations, and 98 deaths in 2016.

The FDA has approved Sanofi and Regeneron’s new supplemental biologics license application for a once-monthly, 300-mg dose of Praluent (alirocumab) injection.

Patients with wounds often take pharmacological agents for wound treatment or illness management.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) released the results of the 2017 National Health Security Preparedness Index, which assessed the United States’ day-to-day preparedness in the event of a community health emergency.

Meijer has opened a new 192,000-square-foot supercenter in Greenfield, Wisconsin, bringing shoppers better access to low prices on high-quality merchandise, fresh produce delivered daily, and a full-service pharmacy that makes family health care a priority.