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Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. announces that its U.K. subsidiary Astex Pharmaceuticals has entered into a newly-formed consortium that will be hosted at the University of Cambridge.

With pharmacy robberies on the rise, it is more important than ever for pharmacy professionals to know how to stay safe in the event of an armed robbery.

The FDA approved a balloon device intended to help obese adult patients lose weight without invasive surgery.

Merck and cCAM Biotherapeutics announced today that the companies have signed a definitive agreement under which Merck will acquire cCAM Biotherapeutics.

Merck today announced that Pamela J. Craig and Dr. Paul B. Rothman will join the company's board of directors, effective Sept. 1, 2015.

A report released this week by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that improved communications with pharmacies and other stakeholders can help control prescription drug abuse.

Expanding upon efforts to safely dispose of unused prescription drugs, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has announced plans for the 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

Reasor's is partnering with the Oklahoma Caring Van Program to immunizations to children the start of the school year.

First responders often work in conditions that can take a toll on their eyes. Exposure to heat, smoke, wind and dust may cause Dry Eye symptoms, such as irritated and painful eyes.

A pharmacy in Washington is recalling unexpired human and veterinary compounded drugs due to concerns about their sterility.

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) commented this week on proposed regulations that would guide the use of managed care in Medicaid and in the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. have entered a collaboration to discover, develop and commercialize new antibody cancer treatments in the emerging field of immuno-oncology.

Celgene Corporation announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Strix Corporation, has commenced its previously announced tender offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of Receptos, Inc.

Bayer HealthCare and Sprint Bioscience AB have entered into a collaboration and license agreement for the research, development, and commercialization of oncological drug candidates.

Pharmacists must be aware that edoxaban should not be used in any patient with a creatinine clearance >95 ml/min.

Drones could help local medical services deliver medications to greatly underserved populations.

Get ready to substitute these generics, if you aren't doing so already.

As many as 1 in 10 health care providers prescribe antibiotics for almost every patient they see with a cold or bronchitis, despite the fact that antibiotics are not effective against these viral infections.

Biogen and the Parkinson's Institute and Clinical Center today announced the formation of a strategic alliance focused on enhancing the understanding of the underlying biology of Parkinson's disease.

In my limited experience at retail pharmacies, I rarely see patients being counseled.

Naloxone expanded-access provisions that recently took effect in Colorado practically push pharmacists to provide the opioid overdose antidote to anyone requesting it.

Genzyme announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with AstraZeneca to acquire Caprelsa® (vandetanib), a rare disease therapy, indicated for progressive medullary thyroid carcinoma.

There are those outside of family who shape your life, and most of them are teachers.

Janssen is asking the FDA to update the label of its once-daily hepatitis C virus (HCV) drug simeprevir (Olysio).

Alex Wei, Rutgers University Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy student, discusses why he chose to go to Rutgers.

This episode of the Pharmacy Podcast Show involves Tyrone Squires, founder and managing director of TransparentRx LLC, a boutique pharmacy benefits management firm based in Henderson, Nevada.

Gilead Sciences, Inc. announced the promotion of William Lee, PhD to Executive Vice President, Research, and Brett Pletcher to Executive Vice President.

The Novartis Foundation announces four new members of its Board of trustees.