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Amit Gupta, RPh, a consultant pharmacist for Pharma-Care, talks about his experience attending Directions in Pharmacy's 5th annual CE Conference in March 2015.

David Nau, PhD, RPh, FAPhA, president of Pharmacy Quality Solutions, talks about the most successful tactics pharmacists can use to improve adherence.

Joseph Saseen, PharmD, FASHP, FCCP, FNLA, BCPS, CLS, professor in the Departments of Clinical Pharmacy and Family Medicine at University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy, talks about how pharmacy schools can prepare students for changes to the pharmacy industry.

The FDA has granted Orphan Drug Designation to AstraZeneca's selumetinib.

While pharmacists spend the majority of their time concentrating on patients' well-being, a video from University of Alberta pharmacy students serves as a reminder for peers to look after their own mental health.

Orphan drugs and breakthrough therapies last year comprised the highest number of new medications approved since 2001.

The Virginia State Board of Pharmacy shut down the prescription operations of a pharmacy in Richmond after deeming it deficient in several areas upon inspection.

A pharmacy professor is using her unique skin condition to teach students about drug molecules.

The NACDS Community Pharmacy-Based Point-of-Care Testing certificate program kicked off at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy.

Deaths related to oxycodone overdose dropped 25% in Florida after the state adopted a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program to track controlled substance dispensing.

Abiraterone acetate (Zytiga) significantly prolongs survival in chemotherapy-naïve men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.

David Nau, PhD, RPh, FAPhA, president of Pharmacy Quality Solutions, talks about how medication adherence is measured.

Elizabeth Rodriguez, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy student, talks about what the most important issue facing pharmacists.

Joseph Saseen, PharmD, FASHP, FCCP, FNLA, BCPS, CLS, professor in the Departments of Clinical Pharmacy and Family Medicine at University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy, talks about how the role of the pharmacist is evolving.

While the FDA only recommends daily aspirin for patients who have experienced major cardiovascular events, about half of older adults in the United States take aspirin regularly.

The companies will collaborate on a Phase 1 study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of birinapant, TetraLogic's SMAC-mimetic, in combination with KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab), Merck's anti-PD-1 therapy, in patients with relapsed or refractory solid tumors.

Daiichi Sankyo received the shares of Sun Pharma following the completion of Sun Pharma's merger with Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited.

The FDA today expanded the indication of Allergan's onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox), allowing the drug to be used for the treatment of upper limb spasticity in adults.

Recommendations for pharmacy school graduates, and nice reminders for everyone else.

Health-system pharmacists must not forget the importance of a strong working relationship with nurses.

Pharmacist-driven drug management programs best ensure atrial fibrillation patients adhere to the warfarin alternative, dabigatran (Pradaxa).

Abbott's new blood glucose meter is now widely available OTC without insurance co-pays.

After playing violent video games, adults with autism do not display more aggression than those typically developing.

In addition to relieving pain, acetaminophen may cause patients to experience less intense emotional responses.

States with expanded Medicaid saw 25% more prescriptions filled last year.

Gastroprotective agents may be needed in postmenopausal women taking bisphosphonates.

Many student pharmacists have taken a turn behind the camera for the American Pharmacists Association's annual PharmFlix competition, but 1 West Virginia University pharmacy grad student has found success in another form.

The FDA today approved a corneal implant designed to improve near vision in certain patients with presbyopia.