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It seems that dual-degree programs are becoming more prevalent in pharmacy.

Pharmacists can't control what their boss will say or write in their evaluation, but they can respond to feedback.

What gout risk factors should pharmacists be informing their patients about?

Kalin M. Clifford, PharmD, BCPS, discusses the benefits and risks of long-term anticoagulant therapy in geriatric patients.

States in the south and southwest regions of the country tend to have more uninsured residents, while northern states typically have more insured residents.

Research has shown that losing weight and increasing water intake can help reduce gout symptoms. However, there is another way patients with gout can reduce their symptoms: avoiding certain types of foods and drinks that can trigger flares.

More than 100 dietary supplement manufacturers and distributors are facing civil injunctions and criminal actions following an FDA sweep of potentially unsafe or tainted supplements.

Bradley J. Arthur, RPh, National Community Pharmacists Association president and co-owner of BlackRock Pharmacy and Brighton-Eggert Pharmacy in Buffalo, NY, testified today before a hearing of the House Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law.

Johnson & Johnson today announced an expanded partnership with Save the Children to support children impacted by the Syrian refugee crisis and strengthen long-term resiliency in their communities.

Allergan will join with the CDC during "Get Smart About Antibiotics Week" to raise awareness of the threat of antibiotic resistance and the importance of appropriate antibiotic use.

Pharmacy history was made a few weeks ago when Walgreens, the largest pharmacy chain in the world, announced a $17.2 billion agreement to buy Rite Aid, the third largest chain in the country.

A new report by a leading health care policy consulting firm describes the large and expanding role of pharmacy benefit management corporations and explores areas that stakeholders have identified as needing greater oversight of and disclosure by these entities.

One of the most intimidating events of ASHP Midyear is the residency showcase.

Despite the professional challenges, I am thankful to be a pharmacist.

One pharmacist may have given a new meaning to DUI: dispensing under the influence.

More than 100 women have filed a lawsuit after a birth control packaging error led to unplanned pregnancies.

West Virginia University School of Pharmacy students are making the rounds in their state and Pennsylvania to teach middle and high school students about prescription drug abuse and illicit drug use.

For the first time, Boehringer Ingelheim has ranked among the 100 leading global innovators named by news agency Thomson Reuters.

The Drug Enforcement Administration has chosen Pittsburgh as the site of its new pilot program seeking help from pharmacists in curbing prescription drug abuse.

Involving pharmacists in preventing antimicrobial resistance makes the implementation of successful policies more likely.

Avella Specialty Pharmacy has announced that it will distribute Tagrisso, a new FDA-approved therapy for patients with non-small cell lung cancer with a specific type of gene mutation.

Esomeprazole before breakfast may provide more enduring acid control for patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease than other OTC proton pump inhibitors.

Why aren't the medical errors that happen during the medication reconciliation process in the hospital setting enough to justify employing more pharmacists?

New research by the CVS Health Research Institute is the first to show the impact of prescription refill programs on medication adherence.

With more than 6 million pregnancies in the United States each year, health care providers require accurate and up-to-date information on the risks associated with prescribing medications to pregnant patients and breastfeeding infants.

Three easy steps can help reduce the odds of children accidentally overdosing on medications.

The FDA is allowing new smokeless tobacco products to enter the US market.

Donnie Calhoun, RPh, PD, National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Foundation vice president, discusses some common problems that arise during a disaster.