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Numerous studies have quantified the widespread practice of prescribing drugs off-label, but many patients are unaware that it is allowed, according to a new analysis.

The most popular stories of the summer on PharmacyTimes.com have covered a debate over the proper role of pharmacists, the top drugs of 2011, counseling for obesity, and pills equipped with sensors.

Less than a quarter know that most fractures in epilepsy patients are unassociated with seizures, according to a recent study.

Patients should understand how to avoid their triggers and treat painful migraine attacks.

Children receiving recombinant growth hormone appear to experience increased intraocular pressure, which is associated with glaucoma.

The authors of a comprehensive literature review offer broad recommendations for treating super-refractory status epilepticus.

Given the large number of pharmacy training programs that have opened in recent years, Eric ponders whether he can recommend the profession to a bright high school senior.

Taking statins appears to reduce the risk of developing open-angle glaucoma, according to the results of a recent study.

A number of different organizations have developed draft standards for pharmacy accreditation that emphasize the expanding role of pharmacists.

With increasing pressure to serve an ever-greater volume of prescriptions, the art of community pharmacy is in danger of being lost.

The pneumococcal vaccine is among the most commonly delayed, putting children and others at risk of deadly disease.

It appears that both Walgreens and the pharmacy profession suffered from Walgreens' decision to exit the Express Scripts network last year.

Elderly patients taking carbamazepine in conjunction with phenytoin experience a reduced increase in carbamazepine levels, a study finds.

Several recent media reports underscore the important-and growing-role of pharmacists as health care resources.

The only OTC asthma inhaler was pulled from the market at the end of 2011 due to environmental concerns, but its manufacturer is trying to bring it back.

The sensors would allow health care providers to track precisely when patients take their pills, with the goal of improving medication adherence.

In response to a congressional committee report holding it largely responsible for drug shortages, the FDA counters that the shortages are beyond its control.

There is no evidence that consuming peanuts and tree nuts during pregnancy increases the risk of childhood asthma and allergies, a study suggests.

The Dr. Oz Show explores how patients can make better use of pharmacists as a source of health and medication information.

Influenza and pneumococcal vaccination both appear to reduce the mortality rate of patients with end-stage renal disease, according to results of a recent study.