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It seems as though many great innovations have stemmed from unplanned findings.

Experts around the world recently assembled at the 5th American Cough Conference to discuss the latest findings in cough care.

Pharmacy-driven education can increase immunization acceptance among hospitalized patients refusing flu or pneumococcal vaccination upon admission.

Jeffrey Fudin, PharmD, DAAPM, FCCP, FASHP, discusses whether or not allowing pharmacists to dispense naloxone without a prescription can help reduce fatal outcomes.

Theodore Pikoulas, PharmD, BCPP, the Associate Director of Behavioral Health Pharmacy Programs for Community Care of North Carolina, discusses how pharmacists can combat the stigmas associated with mental illness.

When a woman's 4-week-old infant stopped breathing in a shopping center, the first place she thought to take her baby was the nearby pharmacy, where 2 staff members quickly went to work resuscitating the child.

The CVS Health Foundation, has announced the second round of grants awarded in partnership with the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids through the "Making the Next Generation Tobacco-Free" grant program.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Walgreens have announced the launch of an innovative collaboration designed to further advance cancer therapies and address the changing treatment model facing patients with blood and other cancers.

Kroger has announced the promotion of Mary Ellen Adcock to serve as the company's group vice president of retail operations, effective May 16.

Dan Steiber, editor in chief for Specialty Pharmacy Times, speaks to True North P.S. President Ron Lanton.

Michael Cawley, BS, PharmD, RRT, CPFT, FCCM, professor of clinical pharmacy at the University of the Sciences, discusses what therapeutic options are available for managing asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder.

The FDA has approved Teva's generic version of sildenafil citrate.

The emergence of new oral anticoagulants presents pharmacists with an opportunity to intervene in assisting patients with selecting the most appropriate drug therapy.

Results from a study led by a P4 student at Marshall University School of Pharmacy support the need for more veterinary pharmacy education.

Sneha Srivastava, PharmD, BCACP, describes the role of the pharmacist at the time of discharge for heart failure patients.

Theodore Pikoulas, PharmD, BCPP, the Associate Director of Behavioral Health Pharmacy Programs for Community Care of North Carolina, discusses how pharmacists can promote behavioral health in their daily practice.

Dan Benamoz, RPh, President and CEO of Pharmacy Development Services, discusses how independent pharmacists can improve their bottom line.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released final guidelines today that provide recommendations for prescribers with a goal of improved care and safety of patients being treated for chronic pain.

Seena Haines, PharmD, BCACP, FAPhA, FASHP, BC-ADM, CDE, professor and department chair for Pharmacy Practice, University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, outlines some risk factors for obesity.

While medications can cure what ails your patients, they can also be associated with side effects.

Susan Cornell, PharmD, CDE, FAPhA, FAADE, describes the risks for ketoacidosis and serious urinary tract infection associated with use of SGLT2 inhibitors.

One of the most influential tools I use when working one-on-one with independent pharmacy owners is the concept of a mission.

The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day provides the public with a safe and convenient way to dispose of expired, unused, and unwanted prescription medications.

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.