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Researchers find a link between bacterial infections and the development of late diabetic complications and coronary heart disease.

A new study found that Medicare Part D prescription drug insurance plans largely favor generic drugs over brand-name counterparts, despite previous reports to the contrary.

Study finds that health care systems need to develop additional strategies to protect workers from COVID-19.

With a growing number of products containing cannabidiol and kratom available in the marketplace, many pharmacists and pharmacy students are increasingly being asked to discuss the use of these products.

Emergency department visits dropped significantly in March as the public responded to shelter-in-place messages as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study from researchers at Yale University and the Mayo Clinic.

Perhaps no other health care worker has been exposed to the opioid epidemic more frequently than pharmacy technicians and pharmacists.

Certain changes can be made to operations that minimize interruptions to pharmacy managers, reduce errors, and facilitate greater quality of work life.

Heart failure is the leading cause of hospitalization in the US, and the risk of death in people with heart failure rises with each hospital admission.

The FDA has approved a new generic equivalent to Levitra for erectile dysfunction.

Some medications that may not function as intended when used with medical cannabinoids, CBD oil, and medical or recreational marijuana were compiled to further test the effects on prescription drugs.

A temporary public policy change and insurers' expanded benefits have allowed the growth of telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vizient report shows that the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a $200 million increase in the top 10 COVID-related drugs, as well as a decrease in vaccinations between March and April.

With the groundbreaking advancements in specialty pharmacy, it is important to recognize the uniqueness of these medications and their respective patient populations.

Pharmacy Times spoke with Jessica Langley, MS, executive director of education and advocacy of NHA, about how the pandemic has changed the pharmacy technician industry and advice for future pharmacy technician opportunities.

Study shows an increase in anxiety and depression among college students since the start of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

Research may address the lack of effective treatments for mental fatigue among patients with multiple sclerosis.

Furthermore, the investigators noted that choline levels high enough to protect the fetus often require dietary supplementation, which offers a chance for pharmacists to provide counseling.

Contrary to popular belief, a new study suggests that music training does not improve academic performance.

This year’s annual NASP meeting will feature an enhanced virtual environment that allows attendees to earn required CPE credits, share best practices, and browse a convention hall.

The American Cancer Society is renewing efforts to increase HPV immunization as COVID-19 threatens to slow cancer prevention progress.

National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) President and CEO Steven C. Anderson issued a statement on July 31 regarding the nation’s preparations for the eventual deployment of COVID-19 vaccines.

Home infusion of teprotumumab-trbw (Tepezza), a breakthrough treatment for thyroid eye disease, was found to effectively minimize the chance of infection with coronavirus disease 2019 for both patients and staff of Chartwell Pennsylvania, LP.

The investigators noted that the shift toward value-based care has placed a greater emphasis on preventive care and chronic disease management services as delivered by multidisciplinary health care teams.

In the United States, these findings would translate to more than 269,000 prevented breast cancer cases and nearly 44,000 prevented cases of ovarian cancer.

Pharmacists offer a variety of services that can help patients to manage diabetes and other chronic conditions, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vitamin K levels show observational relationship with risk of death in older population.

A new treatment that targets the physical properties of the herpes virus, not just the virus proteins, shows promise.

What is causing the good changes in this man’s blood work?