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The FDA today approved the first cholesterol-lowering PCSK9 inhibitor alirocumab (Praluent).

Blessy George, PharmD, PhD candidate in toxicology at Rutgers University, discusses challenges in pharmacy school.

The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy is pleased that the House Committee on Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Health has unanimously advanced H.R. 1725.

With one month until the 2015 NACDS Total Store Expo kicks off in Denver, Colorado, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) announced that the Exhibit Hall is sold out.

Alex Wei, Rutgers University Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy student, discusses some misconceptions in pharmacy.

Stony Brook's pharmacy school is still pending, but prospective students may want to keep an eye on this option for 2017.

Roche has launched a diagnostic assay designed to identify Human T-lymphotropic virus I/II (HTLV-I/II) in donated blood or routine samples.

Three innovative community pharmacies have been named as winners of Cardinal Health's 2015 Independent Pharmacy Best Practices.

The first diagnostic test that can differentiate between types of HIV infection has been approved by the FDA.

The Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC) has violated the state's Sunshine Law by refusing to reveal the name of a pharmacy that compounds lethal injections, a Missouri judge ruled.

The Georgia Pharmacy Association presented its Larry L. Braden Meritorious Service Award to Hewitt W. "Ted" Matthews, PhD, longtime dean of Mercer University's College of Pharmacy.

Tyler Redelico, pharmacy student at Rutgers University's Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, talks about the biggest challenge in pharmacy school.

Blessy George, PharmD, PhD candidate in toxicology at Rutgers University, talks about unexpected things she learned in school.

Stephen F. Eckel, PharmD, MHA, discusses his feelings about the recent pharmacy school collaboration between UNC, University College London, and Monash University in Australia.

Lilly Diabetes and NASCAR XFINITY Series driver Ryan Reed will kick off the My Diabetes Pit Crew Sweepstakes today in association with Lilly Diabetes 250, the NASCAR XFINITY Series race in Indianapolis.

Non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants are increasingly being prescribed to prevent and treat venous thromboembolism and avert stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation.

Daniel Kraft, MD, chair of medicine at Singularity University and chair/founder of Exponential Medicine, discusses how pharmacists can become more comfortable with new technology.

Methaqualone (Quaalude) use peaked in the 1970s, but interest in the powerful sedative peaked again when comedian Bill Cosby admitted to using the drugs to have sex with women.

In recognition of his patient-oriented service, John Balch, RPh, has been named Medicine Shoppe International's 2015 Franchisee of the Year.

St. Louis-based retailer Schnucks now accepts Apple Pay at all 98 store locations across five states.

In addition to showing ambition, health care professionals should play to their personality strengths in order to maximize their productivity and job satisfaction.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. announced today the launch of "Perfectly Imperfect," an educational initiative to spark a conversation about the many myths surrounding emergency contraception.

Astellas Pharma Inc. announced that it has initiated a collaborative research with the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology.

Eli Lilly and Company today revealed plans to expand the Lilly Biotechnology Center located in San Diego, Calif.

The Golub Corporation has named Scott Grimmett as the company's next President and Chief Operating Officer.

IRONMAN, the most prestigious event series in triathlons, and Abbott, are joining forces to help improve triathletes' training journeys, race day experiences and recovery.

Mylan N.V. today acknowledged the exercise of the full call option by Stichting Preferred Shares Mylan, an independent foundation ("stichting") incorporated under the laws of the Netherlands.

The first prosthetic device for adults with above-the-knee amputations who cannot use a conventional leg prosthesis is now authorized for use in the United States.

Pfizer announced today the expansion of its lease agreement with a subsidiary of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, creating a unified Pfizer campus in Kendall Square.

There are probably a lot of pharmacists like myself who never truly enter retirement.