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Health-system pharmacists must look beyond immediate operational challenges and consider the larger trends that will ultimately affect their practices.

James Hoffman, PharmD, MS, FASHP of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, describes how the growing trend of patient empowerment will affect the practice of pharmacy going forward.

Katie Greenlee, PharmD, BCPS-AQ Cardiology, of the Cleveland Clinic discusses the different nuances pharmacists have to consider when using platelet aggregation inhibitors in different patient populations.

Bestmed LLC, a medical device distributor, is recalling its digital temple thermometer due to inaccurate readings.

Patrick Dougherty, PharmD, BCPS, a clinical pharmacist at the Emergency Medicine Peninsula Regional Medical Center, talks about some memorable experiences he has had with burn patients.

They say music is an anchor for memory, and I wholeheartedly agree.

Pfizer has announced the first-ever recipients of the Advancing Science through Pfizer Investigator Research Exchange (ASPIRE) Breast Cancer Research Awards.

The female San Bernardino shooter held a pharmacy degree.

With the increase in the number of patients diagnosed with atrial fibrillation or needing stroke prevention treatment, roughly 3 million Americans currently take warfarin, while a lesser number takes direct oral agents.

The FDA has approved Pfizer's chewable formulation of methylphenidate HCl (QuilliChew ER) for the treatment of ADHD in patients 6 years and older.

Pharmacists should take advantage of the FDA's adverse drug event reporting system to promote patient safety.

Andrew North, PharmD, BCPS, a specialty practice pharmacist in emergency medicine at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, discusses the pharmacist's role in acute coronary syndrome management with platelet aggregation inhibitors.

Certain items are must-haves in any crash cart during a hospital code.

Did you know that health plans completely cover certain OTC products when patients present a prescription?

The FDA has accepted Eisai Co Ltd's new drug application for a once-daily formulation of its anti-obesity treatment lorcaserin hydrochloride.

Pharmacy students from the Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy at East Tennessee State University recently held a free educational presentation on OTC and natural products on campus.

Natasha Nicol, Pharm D, FASHP, director of Global Patient Safety Affairs at Cardinal Health, discusses internal and external factors that could affect pharmacists' reliability.

Andrew North, PharmD, BCPS, a specialty practice pharmacist in emergency medicine at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, discusses some ways pharmacists can help in cardiopulmonary resuscitation efforts.

Andrew North, PharmD, BCPS, a specialty practice pharmacist in emergency medicine at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, talks about what is inside a crash cart.

Andrew North, PharmD, BCPS, a specialty practice pharmacist in emergency medicine at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, discusses the role pharmacists can play in emergency situations.

What is your first reaction to the thought of becoming a multimillionaire?

Andrew North, PharmD, BCPS, a specialty practice pharmacist in emergency medicine at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, discusses what is in a crash cart beyond medications.

Why not give your favorite pharmacy technician one of these 10 thoughtful holiday gifts?

Patrick Dougherty, PharmD, BCPS, a clinical pharmacist at the Emergency Medicine Peninsula Regional Medical Center, gives some examples of treatment for minor burns.

Katie Greenlee, PharmD, BCPS-AQ Cardiology, of the Cleveland Clinic discusses the role of the pharmacist in ACS management with platelet aggregation inhibitors.

Patrick Dougherty, PharmD, BCPS, a clinical pharmacist at the Emergency Medicine Peninsula Regional Medical Center, discusses how pharmacists can help burn patients.

The ability to critically appraise an article is part art and part science.

Paying it forward in the workplace can have a clear effect on relationships, productivity, and positivity.