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Is the INR a true measurement of how a patient's blood is clotting?

Patients who leave the hospital without their prescriptions in hand following an asthma-related visit are substantially more likely to be readmitted.

Jeffrey Fudin, PharmD, DAAPM, FCCP, FASHP, outlines his pros and cons for expanded access to naloxone.

The race to create the Uber for pharmacy has begun.

Black box warnings are the strictest labeling requirements that the FDA can mandate for prescription drugs.

Theodore Pikoulas, PharmD, BCPP, the Associate Director of Behavioral Health Pharmacy Programs for Community Care of North Carolina, discusses the roles that pharmacists can play on interdisciplinary health care teams.

The risk for erectile dysfunction increases as men age, but the condition isn't inevitable.

The first MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinics inside Target stores in the Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham areas are now open.

Pharmacy was ranked not once but twice on Glassdoor's list of the 25 highest-paying jobs in America.

Allergan received a complete response letter from the FDA for the manufacturer's prior approval supplement for cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion, 0.05%, multi-dose preservative-free bottle.

Jon Roth, CEO of the California Pharmacists Association, explains how pharmacists can help prepare their patients for natural disasters.

Julie A. Dopheide, PharmD, BCPP, FASHP, professor of clinical pharmacy, psychiatry, and behavioral sciences at the University of Southern California School of Pharmacy, lists off pharmacologic treatment options for patients with insomnia.

Susan Cornell, PharmD, CDE, FAPhA, FAADE, discusses the contraindications and adverse effects pharmacists should consider when recommending antidiabetic agents.

It's tough to be a pharmacist today, but what a bright future we have before us.

When historical data dominates, controversy is sure to exist. Such is the case for the use of antibiotics in patients with group A streptococcal pharyngitis.

Jennifer Costello, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, discusses several new and emerging therapies for type 2 diabetes and glycemic control.

Cough and cold season is coming to an end, but allergy season is now upon us.

The Great Gig in the Sky just got a lot better.

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has announced the promotion of 15-year NACDS veteran Vishal Bhatia to the position of vice president, information services/information services security officer, effective March 1.

Rite Aid's 22nd annual Miracle Balloon campaign for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, a leading nonprofit organization that raises funds for children's hospitals, is now underway.

Historically, experts have expected histamine-2 receptor antagonists to inhibit proton pump inhibitor activation from a mechanistic perspective.

Trygstad takes the reins from Editor-in-Chief Fred M. Eckel, RPh, MS, ScD (Hon), who also announced his retirement today, capping more than three decades with the publication.

As part of its grand re-opening celebration, Econofoods is presenting donations to community partners Meeker County Emergency Food Shelf, Zion Lutheran Church, and Lake Ripley Elementary School.

Cheryl Viracola, RPh, PharmD, the Network Pharmacy Programs Manager for Community Care of Wake and Johnston Counties, discusses the challenges of improving naloxone access.

Jeffrey Goad, PharmD, MPH, FAPhA, offers advice for pharmacists looking to bolster their immunization and travel health programs.

Cheryl Viracola, RPh, PharmD, the Network Pharmacy Programs Manager for Community Care of Wake and Johnston Counties, discusses the benefits of expanded naloxone access.

Pharmacists providing care for those with chronic conditions should work as closely as possible with patients and other health care providers.

The medicinal properties of plants and herbs have been recognized almost since the beginning of human history.