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The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy Foundation is delighted to announce that six student pharmacists from across the country will participate in summer internship programs offered by the AMCP Foundation in partnership with Allergan, Inc. and Pfizer, Inc.

ASHP has been selected as one of The Washington Post's Top Workplaces for 2016.

With the advent of highly active antiretroviral therapy, HIV-infected patients are more likely to die of causes other than AIDS.

Linda Spooner, PharmD, RPh, BCPS, FASHP, professor of pharmacy practice at MCPHS University, discusses ways health-system pharmacists can assist HIV patients who have just been admitted.

Pharmacists in Texas will soon be allowed to dispense the opioid overdose reversal agent naloxone without a prescription to those in need under a new standing order.

Interdisciplinary teams are commonplace in HIV care, but the inclusion of a pharmacist on these care teams is relatively rare compared with other disease states.

The FDA has rejected Adamis Pharmaceuticals Corporation's new drug application for a pre-filled epinephrine injection.

Christopher Betz, PharmD, BCPS, FKSHP, FASHP, explains how the updated ACC/AHA guidelines on acute coronary syndrome might affect pharmacy practice.

Christopher Betz, PharmD, BCPS, FKSHP, FASHP, explains how motivational interviewing techniques may help to promote medication adherence among ACS patients.

Christopher Betz, PharmD, BCPS, FKSHP, FASHP, discusses the investigations that preceded the ACC/AHA Updated Heart Failure Guidelines

Christopher Betz, PharmD, BCPS, FKSHP, FASHP, describes how pharmacists can help ACS patients who struggle with low health literacy.

Seena Haines, PharmD, BCACP, FAPhA, BC-ADM, discusses the types of goals pharmacists should discuss with patients with diabetes in order to avoid readmissions.

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Venous thromboembolism is a common disease that affects nearly 10 million individuals worldwide annually.

Walgreens has implemented two programs in Washington to combat drug abuse, as part of a comprehensive national plan to address key contributors to the crisis.

It may have a funny name, but dormant butt syndrome causes some patients to experience knee, back, or hip pain.

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CVS Health has announced that it will come together with the Orlando community to support the OneOrlando Fund to raise money for victims and families who have been affected by the Pulse nightclub tragedy.

US adults traveling to cholera-affected areas can now be vaccinated against the disease.

Treating type 2 diabetes with drugs and biologics that are most likely to be effective should be a health care priority.

Melanie Dodd, PharmD, PhC, BCPS, discusses the benefits of fiber supplements for patients managing chronic diseases.

The FDA has approved Vaxchora, a vaccine that can prevent cholera caused by serogroup 01 in adults aged 18 to 64 years who are traveling to cholera-affected areas.

The Institute for Safe Medication Practices recently added new best practices for improving patient safety in hospitals.

Health-system pharmacists play a vital role in treating patients with HIV from the time they're admitted to their potential readmission, as well as through follow up after discharge.

A few months ago, I spotted a post from my old high school announcing a tribute concert for my former band director.

Seena Haines, PharmD, BCACP, FAPhA, FASHP, BC-ADM, CDE, lists some factors that may contribute to the likelihood of a patient with diabetes needing to be readmitted.

Seena Haines, PharmD, BCACP, FAPhA, BC-ADM, outlines how pharmacists can optimize their role in creating hospital discharge plans for diabetes patients.

In the lead up to National HIV Testing Day on June 27, 2016, Walgreens and Greater Than AIDS, a leading national public information response to the domestic HIV/AIDS epidemic, are teaming with health departments and local AIDS service organizations to offer free HIV testing and counseling about new prevention strategies.

Here are 5 ways to add diversity to your job title without changing companies.

It's important to recognize the differences between the 2 conditions to provide appropriate drug therapy.