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Interventions to improve medication adherence tend to focus on short-term nonadherence and ignore sustained social issues.

Sanofi has submitted updated information to the FDA as part of a previously submitted New Drug Application (NDA) for its investigational once-daily, fixed-ratio combination of basal insulin glargine 100 units/mL (Lantus) and lixisenatide (Adlyxin) to treat type 2 diabetes in adults.

The FDA is adding its strongest possible warnings to the drug labeling of prescription opioid pain medications, opioid cough medicines, and benzodiazepines concerning serious adverse effects seen with concomitant use.

The latest investigation by the Medicare Fraud Strike Force has resulted in charges against 8 Florida residents for counts of conspiracy to commit health care fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ).

The FDA has granted Fast Track designation to Lilly and AstraZeneca's investigational treatment for Alzheimer's disease.

Pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists must take responsibility for mitigating the environmental consequences of medicines, the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) says.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the generic drug manufacturing industry including representatives of generic pharmaceutical manufacturers, active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturers and contract manufacturing organizations have reached agreement on a package of program enhancements and resource commitments to reauthorize the Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2012 (GDUFA), which are set to expire next year.

Students need to learn proper etiquette and technique for using telehealth to interview and assess patients.

One of the most frequent questions patients ask is, Can I travel with my medications?"

Select Family Fare and D&W pharmacies in the greater Grand Rapids area are piloting an Opioid Safety Project program, the first of its kind in the state being offered by a major grocery retailer.

When it comes to chronic kidney disease, providers don't necessarily need to cast aside diet management in favor of newer treatments.

Non-profit organizations across the country have been awarded grants from the Cardinal Health Foundation to help fight prescription drug misuse by improving their communities' medication disposal programs.

Monoclonal antibodies are a source of confusion for many pharmacists.

The burgeoning body of evidence supporting complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for depression should encourage providers to employ it in patients with mild-to-moderate disease and those resistant to pharmacologic and psychologic therapies.

Roche recently launched an innovative blood glucose monitoring system designed to simplify everyday diabetes management with features like a spill-resistant test strip vial.

A statewide standing order enhances pharmacists' ability to provide naloxone to patients at high risk for opioid overdose.

To help accomplish the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy's mission to spread the word about pharmacy as a profession, 7 pharmacy schools have banded together for a biannual event.

Rite Aid has announced that naloxone, a medication that can be used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, is now available at their pharmacies in 13 states without a prescription.

Universities, professional organisations and authorities around the world have been enabled to take steps towards ensuring that pharmacists are capable and competent thanks to resources produced by FIP Education (FIPEd), the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has found.

Mylan has just announced that it will launch the first generic EpiPen auto-injector at a price of $300 per generic epinephrine 2-pack carton in both 0.15 mg and 0.30 mg strengths.

The drug received breakthrough therapy designation for this pending indication in July 2016.

If you want to achieve your goals and dreams as a pharmacy owner, you can't do it alone.

With the availability of Internet search functions, students often struggle to memorize large blocks of information in the unfamiliar language of generic and brand-name medications.

Online Continuing Education Prepares Practitioners to Advance Safety of Medication Use Process

How do you help someone adhere to a medication regimen when they're becoming increasingly confused and agitated?

This process becomes routine for pharmacists over time, but each step is important.

National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) CEO B. Douglas Hoey, RPh, MBA issued the following statement in response to the J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Pharmacy Study released today

Third-time Pharmacy Podcast Show guest Joseph Friedman RPh, COO and Founder of PDI Medical, Inc., returns to the show with updates to medical cannabis progression.