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With peak flu season approaching, pharmacists are gearing up to help care for patients infected with influenza.

Hy-Vee, Inc. has thanked its customers for showing their respect and gratitude to slain Urbandale Police Officer Justin Martin and Des Moines Police Sgt. Anthony Beminio by donating nearly $140,000 to their families.

Despite individuals with diabetes having a higher risk of developing serious eye diseases, more than half skip out on their annual eye exams.

ACADIA has announced that it has begun ENHANCE-1, a phase 3 study designed to evaluate pimavanserin as an adjunctive treatment for schizophrenia.

While attending a pharmacy continuing education (CE) program this weekend, I was reminded that changes to the profession occur constantly.

Understanding the interaction between the intestinal microbiome and cancer immunotherapy may lead to better approaches for cancer treatment.

Cortney Mospan, PharmD, BCACP, CGP, assistant professor of pharmacy at Wingate University, gives advices to community pharmacists on developing smoking cessation services in pharmacies.

Two individuals were charged in a $31-million health care fraud scheme that ran throughout Florida.

There are 40 million adults in the United States who smoke cigarettes, which accounts for an estimated 28.7% of all cancer deaths.

The election has brought discussion about the complexity of the US health care system to the forefront. A new study from Psychology, Health & Medicine reveals just how intricate the medical needs of Americans really are.

The FDA has accepted Novartis’ New Drug Application (NDA) and granted Priority Review for LEE011 (ribociclib).

The 2016 Joint Federal Pharmacy Seminar (JFPS), held October 30 through November 2, hosted over 650 pharmacists and technicians at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center in Oxon Hill, MD.

A global vision and goals to transform pharmacy education and the pharmacy workforce are published today by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) during a unique conference of national pharmacy leaders in Nanjing, China.

Cortney Mospan, PharmD, BCACP, CGP, assistant professor of pharmacy at Wingate University, talks about how pharmacists can select appropriate smoking cessation therapies for their patients.

A new Ohio law grants pharmacists the power to dispense life-saving medications when patients run out of refills and are unable to secure a prescription from their health care provider.

Equashield has announced that, as of the end of the third quarter of 2016, it has surpassed 500 customers in the United States, indicative of the market’s preference for the company’s Equashield device.

Allergan has received approval from the FDA for Restasis Multidose (cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion) 0.05% for the treatment of chronic dry eye.

Adherence can be a major concern when dispensing medications to individuals with intellectual disabilities. Pharmacists are in a position to help improve medication adherence in this patient population.

Nothing beats a well-written consumer medication information leaflet; our patients’ health literacy depends upon it!

As we celebrate Veterans Day this month, I�d like to tell you about an excellent book entitled Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win.1 In it, the authors, Jocko Willink and Leif Babin share their hard-hitting, Navy SEAL combat stories that translate into lessons on teamwork and leadership for personal and professional life. I think these teachings can easily be applied to health care, especially for pharmacists who may be working with other health care providers on a clinical care team or leading a staff of pharmacy employees.

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), which include Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, are chronic immune disorders. To date, researchers have been unable to determine their etiology, but have not ruled out dietary deficiencies as potential pathogenic contributors.

Cortney Mospan, PharmD, BCACP, CGP, assistant professor of pharmacy at Wingate University, discusses different types of interventions that pharmacists can offer in smoking cessation services.

SpartanNash and Caito Foods Service have entered into a definitive agreement under which SpartanNash will acquire certain assets of Caito Foods Service and Blue Ribbon Transport.

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends all children aged 6 months through 8 years receive 2 influenza vaccine doses during their first vaccination season to ensure adequate immune response.

New findings reveal that individuals who follow the Mediterranean diet may decrease the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) by more than one-third.

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.

Momenta and Mylan have announced that dosing has begun in a phase 1 study for M834, the proposed biosimilar of Orencia (abatacept).

The holiday season is a great time for pharmacists to educate patients on ways to stay healthy.