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Rinku A. Patel, PharmD, RPh, founder and CEO of KloudScript, talks about advantages that a specialty pharmacy program in the community pharmacy space offers for traditional community operations.

Anytime I wrap up a run, I always have that "one with the Universe" feeling.

The FDA today approved ceftazidime-avibactam, an antibacterial drug for patients with complicated intra-abdominal infections, in combination with metronidazole, and complicated urinary tract infections.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today reported that nearly half a million Clostridium difficile infections occurred in a single year, highlighting a critical need for improved antibiotic use.

Simple physical activity such as moving around the house can have a substantial effect on seniors' cardiovascular health.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries recently announced that the FDA has accepted for review a New Drug Application for its investigational formulation of extended-release hydrocodone bitartrate with abuse-deterrent properties.

Marc C. Thompson, executive coach and best-selling author, talks about how pharmacists can incorporate engagement strategies into their busy schedules.

Nicolette Mathey, PharmD, creative solutions specialist for Pharmacy Development Services, talks about why offering bedside care is advantageous to pharmacists.

Marc C. Thompson, executive coach and best-selling author, talks about what the biggest mistakes are that pharmacy owners can make regarding employee engagement.

Nicolette Mathey, PharmD, creative solutions specialist for Pharmacy Development Services, talks about factors to consider when developing bedside delivery programs.

Lisa Faast, PharmD, pharmacy business specialist and member of Pharmacy Development Services, talks about how the FDA's Compounding Advisory Committee will affect the daily practice of compounding pharmacists.

Walgreens' firing of a pharmacist who refused to administer flu vaccines on moral grounds was within the pharmacy giant's rights, according to a federal judge.

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores expressed support for the Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission's recognition of preserving pharmacy access and choice for TRICARE patients.

The FDA issued an emergency use authorization for an antigen rapid test (ReEBOV/Corgenix) to detect Ebola Zaire virus.

Lilly and Incyte have recently announced positive results from the second phase 3 study of their investigational drug baricitinib, a potential treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.

A bacterial precursor to meningitis has been blamed for the death of a University of Oregon (UO) student, and now a University of California, Davis, (UC Davis) student is recuperating in the hospital from the same type of infection.

Breast-fed babies are typically exposed to less arsenic than babies who are fed formula.

Campbell University College of Pharmacy offers students the right tools to become successful pharmacists, Dean Michael L. Adams, PharmD, PhD, told Pharmacy Times.

The risk of heart attack is 8.5 times higher in the 2 hours following bursts of intense anger, suggests research from the University of Sydney.

Pharmacy robberies are far from rare.

Dan Benamoz, RPh, president and CEO of Pharmacy Development Services, talks about how medication synchronization can improve patient loyalty.

An early introduction to peanuts may help prevent nut allergies among children, according to a new study published in The New England Journal of Medicine.

Compared with those receiving short-acting antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), patients with epilepsy taking long-acting AEDs use fewer health care services and have lower related care costs.

The FDA recently granted priority review to Novarits' investigational drug LCZ696, a potential treatment for heart failure with ejection fraction.

A brave group of pharmacy students take on the challenge of teaching patients an important fact: pharmacists do more than just dispense medications; they provide value.

Protein Sciences Corporation has expanded distribution options for its revolutionary Flublok influenza vaccine and pre-booking for the 2015-16 influenza season is underway.

Biosimilars are poised to dramatically impact patient care in the United States.

Patient readmissions are often related to expected surgical complications after discharge, rather than poor care coordination.

AMCP CEO Edith A. Rosato, RPh, IOM, commented on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Calendar Year 2016 for Medicare Advantage Capitation Rates, Part C and Part D Payment Policies and 2016 Call Letter.