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The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy is proud to announce the launch of the Biosimilars Resource Center, an unbiased, policy-neutral repository of educational resources and information on biosimilars for pharmacists, physicians, nurses and other health care providers.

Equashield has announced that the company's flagship Equashield product has been selected the Gold Winner of the General Hospital Devices and Therapeutic Products category of the 18th Annual Medical Design Excellent Aware competition.

All pregnant women, plus those planning to become pregnant during the influenza season, should receive an inactivated influenza vaccine, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

Walgreens customers now have the ability to redeem paperless coupons from Walgreens and manufacturers for online purchases, as well as in-store purchases.

Most independent community pharmacists consistently encounter misleading and confusing fees imposed by prescription drug middlemen that negatively impact both pharmacies and patients and distort medication costs and reimbursement rates, according to a recent survey of 640 pharmacists conducted by the National Community Pharmacists Association.

Publix has been ranked No. 74 on Fortune magazine's 2016 list of 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials."

ASHP's House of Delegates recently adopted a policy to call on Congress to ban direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical advertising.

The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy shapes pharmaceutical science and clinical practice around the world, with international collaborations in more than 20 countries.

The places where pharmacy technicians work outside of traditional retail and hospital settings might surprise you.

A pharmacist has been accused of scheming with a dentist to prescribe and dispense controlled substances, and then splitting the pills.

The FDA has rejected KemPharm Inc's benzhydrocodone and acetaminophen (Adapaz), a potential abuse-deterrent treatment for acute pain.

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During febrile seizures, babies fall unconscious and may convulse. Their eyes may roll back, and their limbs may twitch or become rigid.

As public health authorities seek to raise awareness about HIV testing, a study funded by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation is evaluating a model which may provide patients with increased access to HIV and Hepatitis C testing, and link patients to a specialized physician or health department as needed for further care.

The Rite Aid Foundation has announced a $50,000 donation to the American Red Cross West Virginia Region to help the victims, families and communities affected by last week's historic flooding.

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The FDA has approved OPKO Health Inc's calcifediol (Rayaldee) extended-release tablets for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in adults with stage 3 or 4 chronic kidney disease who are vitamin D deficient.

Although medications are tested for potential adverse events before they're approved, some side effects may not be evident until after a drug enters the market.

It's common knowledge that obesity is a major problem in the United States, but what have been the trends in obesity rates over the years?

The 2015-2016 influenza season was remarkably mild compared to the previous 3 flu seasons.

The Generic Pharmaceutical Association and its Biosimilars Council strongly support H.R. 5573 introduced this week by Sen. Sherrod Brown and Rep. Jan Schakowsky.

Make sure to check out this week's not-to-be-missed pharmacy headlines.

The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy today released a set of recommendations that would allow biopharmaceutical companies to more easily share health care economic information with entities that make formulary and coverage decisions, a move that addresses the growing need to determine the value" of new medicines.

Ten additional companies have confirmed their engagement in the forward-thinking Vision 2027 attraction in the Exhibit Hall at the 2016 National Association of Chain Drug Stores Total Store Expo " which will be held August 6-9 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.

For a short time, smokers in Kansas can obtain smoking cessation products for free.

Inovio Pharmaceuticals and GeneOne Life Science Inc have received approval to begin a phase 1 human trial for a Zika vaccine.

Here are the practices and tools I consider to be most effective for local pharmacy associations.