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Halloween is a day in the pharmacy where you get to have a little fun.

Today, RxGenomix is pleased to announce that the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) will provide continuing pharmacy education credit for its training program in Pharmacogenomics, offering nearly 300,000 registered pharmacists access to education on the rapidly advancing science of pharmacogenomics.

After discussing the Basics of Accountable Care Organizations and Medication Therapy Management and Annual Wellness Visit services, the third and last section of the Pharmacists in ACOs series will focus on 3 more integration strategies for pharmacists within the ACO setting, including chronic care management, chronic disease state management, and transitions of care.

Multiple sclerosis may not be associated with developing breast cancer in pre- and postmenopausal women, according to a recent study.

In a recent study, investigators found that the application of a topical gel that contains the gene heat shock protein 60 significantly increased wound healing in a mouse model of diabetes.

The FDA has accepted the biologics license application from Genentech for a subcutaneous formulation of rituximab for multiple blood cancer indications.

Recent findings suggest that calcium may play a role in the switch from acute to chronic lung infection from the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

The FDA has approved the supplemental biologics license application for the expanded use of Enbrel (etanercept).

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

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.

With the many agents available for highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), selecting the best regimen in HAART-naïve patients is not an easy task.

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.