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Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. announced its sponsorship of Walgreens Balance Rewards for healthy choices® program to encourage and reward healthy behavior.

Medtronic is globally recalling lots of Covidien Shiley neonatal and pediatric tracheostomy tubes following reports of 12 serious patient injuries.

Jillian Dann, pharmacy student at the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy, talks about what made her interested in pharmacy.

John Moorman, PharmD, BCPS, Pharmacist at Akron General Medical Center in Ohio talks about how pharmacists can improve care transitions for diabetes patients.

Miscarriage is widely misunderstood by the public, according to a recent survey of more than 1000 US adults.

National Community Pharmacists Association CEO B. Douglas Hoey issued a statement in response to today's Supreme Court ruling upholding federal insurance subsidies for individuals.

The majority of edible medical marijuana products fail to meet basic label accuracy standards.

Pfizer Inc. today announced the election of Joseph J. Echevarria to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Studies have reported that up to half of patients discontinue prescribed therapies soon after hospital discharge.

The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy's Chief Executive Officer Edith A. Rosato, RPh, IOM, issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling today in King vs. Burwell.

The National Community Pharmacists Association announced the availability of the Preliminary Program for its 2015 Annual Convention Oct. 10-14 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center.

The American Heart Association has announced its national officers for the 2015-16 fiscal year, which begins July 1.

In a win for the Affordable Care Act, the Supreme Court today ruled 6-3 that tax subsidies will be provided to all individuals who purchase health insurance, regardless of whether the plans were bought on a marketplace created by a state or the federal government.

Attending college is a critical milestone in the lives of many young people.

Sending Facebook messages or e-mails would be convenient ways for Internet-savvy patients to communicate with their health care providers.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company today announced important next steps in the evolution of the company's R&D organization, including plans to expand its presence within hubs of scientific excellence.

The American Psychological Association applauded the U.S. Supreme Court's decision today upholding key provisions of President Barack Obama's Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Valeant has submitted a New Drug Application for an oral formulation of methylnaltrexone bromide to treat opioid-induced constipation in adult patients with chronic noncancer pain.

In an effort to increase its research presence, the University of Cincinnati's pharmacy school is welcoming 8 new assistant professors and 3 more faculty members.

Sandra Leal, PharmD, MPH, FAPhA, CDE, Vice President for Innovation at SinfoniaRx talks about opportunities open to pharmacists in the PCMH Model.

Julie Shlensky, pharmacy student at Purdue University College of Pharmacy, talks about a challenge she faces in pharmacy school.

CVS Health announced today it has entered into new clinical affiliations with Sutter Health, Millennium Physician Group, Bryan Health Connect and Mount Kisco Medical Group, PC.

Rite Aid has completed its previously announced acquisition of Envision Pharmaceutical Services ("EnvisionRx") from leading global private investment firm TPG and other shareholders in a transaction valued at approximately $2 billion.

John Moorman, PharmD, BCPS, Pharmacist at Akron General Medical Center in Ohio outlines the specific roles pharmacists play in transitions of care programs.

The FDA has added a new warning to the drug label of the methylphenidate transdermal system indicated for ADHD to describe permanent loss of skin color, also known as chemical leukoderma.

Three leading pharmacy organizations have asked the FDA to help avoid any potential disruptions in the pharmaceutical supply chain by delaying enforcement of a July 1 product tracing deadline.

An increasing number of adults receiving prescription stimulant medications challenge the notion that ADHD is a children's condition and create new obstacles for pharmacists.

Distributing naloxone kits through pharmacies, public health departments, and other community-based channels has bolstered opioid overdose prevention in the last 5 years.

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. has entered into a partnership with the government of Saitama Prefecture with the aim of promoting health and wellbeing among prefectural citizens.

The American Medical Association commends the U.S. House of Representatives on its vote to repeal the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) policy.