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An antiplatelet agent wasn't significantly superior to aspirin in preventing a composite of stroke, myocardial infarction, or death in patients with acute ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack in the SOCRATES trial.

A great deal of learning experience obtained during residency has to do with patient care.

CVS Pharmacy has announced the grand opening of its New Orleans Lower Ninth Ward location, becoming the first major retailer to build in the neighborhood since Hurricane Katrina.

Naloxone (Narcan) is indicated for the treatment of an opioid-related emergency such as an overdose or potential overdose associated with signs of breathing problems, severe sleepiness, or unresponsiveness.

Health care providers are much more likely to select a generic drug when their electronic health record system displays generics by default.

Pharmacists can help evaluate and address adherence barriers among patients taking medications for cardiovascular disease.

SOS Telecom Inc is voluntarily recalling dietary supplements that contain sildenafil.

The Cedarville University School of Pharmacy is collaborating with Ohio Governor John Kasich to develop educational materials on substance abuse to distribute at churches across the state.

You probably already know that chocolate can be dangerous for canines, but you may not know that sugarless gum and other products that contain the sugar alcohol xylitol can also be harmful for dogs, and even deadly in some cases.

Despite advances in preventative drug therapy, cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States.

Epilepsy is a brain disorder that predisposes an individual to recurrent unprovoked seizures.

The FDA has issued a warning to patients and providers concerning a potential risk of leg and foot amputations associated with the use of the diabetes medication canagliflozin.

Did you know that millions of patients experience dry mouth on an episodic or chronic basis? Or that dry mouth isn't a disease itself, but a symptom of an underlying issue?

Three pharmacy business veterans discuss the obstacles of successfully building and managing an independent pharmacy.

Dry eye is a common disorder that occurs when the eye does not produce enough tears, when tears evaporate too quickly, or if there is an abnormality in the production of mucus or lipids normally found in the tear layer.

In support of patients, caregivers, and others affected by cystic fibrosis, Walgreens is launching CF Champions: Navigating the Journey, Together during The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's National CF Awareness Month.

Cardinal Health and The Cardinal Health Foundation will donate more than $85,000 in cash and health care products to aid those impacted by the wildfires in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada.

In addition to national and state pharmacy associations, many pharmacists have a local pharmacy association they can join.

Initially approved in tablet form in 2012, perampanel (Fycompa) is now available as an oral suspension.

Pharmacies will no longer be able to legally sell e-cigarettes, hookah, and cigars to anyone younger than 18 years.

When a patient lies to you, you may forgive the first offense, but if it continues, it can become tiresome.

Transformational leadership may be too much of a good thing.

As progressive as Pennsylvania's cities are, the rural areas remain staunchly conservative, and the stigma of marijuana" is as prevalent as its smoke.

Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy is celebrating its 25th year of providing pharmacy education.

Mylan has launched frovatriptan succinate tablets, 2.5 mg, which are the generic equivalent to Endo's Frova tablets.

There are many things you need to know about your pharmacy as a business, but understanding the following 5 numbers is particularly critical.

Intranasal medication administration isn't new, but it's been gaining popularity in the emergency department and outpatient arena.

Needle exchange programs offer injection drug users a nonthreatening public location to bring a dirty needle and exchange it for a sterile one.

Personal development is an ongoing process that encompasses all facets of life.

Walgreens has announced that it has expanded the availability of naloxone, a potentially lifesaving opioid antidote, without requiring a physician's prescription to all of its New Mexico pharmacies.