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The FDA today approved the human papillomavirus 9-valent vaccine recombinant for the prevention of 5 more types of HPV than the previously approved Gardasil.

Craig Cocchio, PharmD, BCPS, describes the advantages that social media outlets offer to health-system pharmacists.

Joseph Hill, MA, director of federal legislative affairs for ASHP, describes the regulatory issues currently affecting health-system pharmacists.

Craig Cocchio, PharmD, BCPS, explains how pharmacists have leveraged social media to improve patient care.

Joseph Hill, MA, director of federal legislative affairs for ASHP, details what health-system pharmacists can anticipate regarding provider status.

Craig Cocchio, PharmD, BCPS, details how pharmacists can incorporate social media into their practice.

Joseph Hill, MA, director of federal legislative affairs for ASHP, explains how provider status would impact health-system pharmacists' daily practice.

Craig Cocchio, PharmD, BCPS, describes the professional advantages that social media outlets offer to pharmacists.

Joseph Hill, MA, director of federal legislative affairs for ASHP, describes the key issues that health-system pharmacists will face in 2015.

Craig Cocchio, PharmD, BCPS, explains how pharmacy educators can best incorporate social media into pharmacy instruction.

Fruth Pharmacy introduces a new program called "Gopher" to the community. Those who qualify for the program can receive free local delivery of prescriptions and other goods.

Joseph Hill, MA, director of federal legislative affairs for ASHP, describes the regulatory issues influencing health-system pharmacy.

Daniel C. Malone, RPh, PhD, FAMCP, defines drug interaction alert fatigue.

Shrina Patel, a P4 student at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy at the University of the Sciences, recounts her most memorable moment from pharmacy school.

Daniel C. Malone, RPh, PhD, FAMCP, describes the methods pharmacists use to evaluate drug interaction alerts.

Daniel Boulos, a P4 student at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy at the University of the Sciences, discusses an important issue in pharmacy today.

Daniel C. Malone, RPh, PhD, FAMCP, offers suggestions for improving drug interaction alert presentation.

Eun Jeong Choi, a P4 student at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy at the University of the Sciences, discusses an important issue in pharmacy today.

Daniel C. Malone, RPh, PhD, FAMCP, a professor of pharmacy at the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy, explains how specificity improves drug interaction alerts.

Josh Garcia, a P4 student at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy at the University of the Sciences, discusses an important issue in pharmacy today.

Daniel C. Malone, RPh, PhD, FAMCP, details the process for developing a standardized set of drug interactions.

Daniel C. Malone, RPh, PhD, FAMCP, describes the factors that could improve drug interaction alert content.

For the fifth consecutive year, Publix Pharmacy is the highest-ranking pharmacy in overall satisfaction in the supermarket segment according to J.D. Power & Associate Satisfaction Survey.

The role of pharmacists in HIV care across ambulatory care settings is expanding.

A broad cross-section of organizations representing varied health care providers and the pharmacy community has sent a letter to U.S. Senate and House leaders expressing serious concerns with the federal government's implementation of the Drug Quality and Security Act and is calling on Congress to fix the law.

Used to treat deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, apixaban provides considerable added benefit to overweight patients.

The American Psychological Association welcomed the release today of the Executive Summary of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence report on the CIA's detention and interrogation program during the George W. Bush administration. The document's release recognizes American citizens' right to know about the prior action of their government and is the best way to ensure that, going forward, the United States engages in national security programs that safeguard human rights and comply with international law.

Urges Senate to Swiftly Confirm Surgeon General Nominee

GPhA has agreed to support compromise automatic substitution legislation that would allow interchangeable biologics to be automatically substituted at the pharmacy. This step brings millions of Americans closer to the day when they will be able to access safe alternatives to costly biologic medicines. Indeed, Express Scripts projects savings of $250 billion in 10 years should only the 11 likeliest biosimilars enter the market.

A pharmacy worker at an Oregon hospital mistakenly gave a patient the wrong medication, and the error led to the patient's death.