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The new guidance for industry (GFI) document, “Policy for Temporary Compounding of Certain Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer Products,” was released Saturday.

Thermo Fisher Scientific’s test is designed to provide patient results within 4 hours of a sample being received by a lab.

As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to spread, the World Health Organization (WHO) is urging the public to follow proper safety procedures and support each other, according to the latest press conference.

President Donald Trump announced the “national emergency” designation in a news conference Friday.

The FDA has approved olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic 0.1% and 0.2% solution for sale as an OTC medication in the United States.

In its first action, the FDA has decided to not object to the New York State Department of Health’s (NYSDOH) action authorizing certain laboratories in New York to start patient testing for COVID-19.

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Adam Martin, PharmD and founder of The Fit Pharmacist, explains several techniques to achieve your goals, both personally and professionally.

New research shows targeting stromal cells may be an effective way of overcoming resistance to chemotherapy and radiation in patients with glioblastoma, a deadly brain cancer.

A bipartisan coalition in Congress has introduced new legislation designed to ensure Medicare patients have access to Part B home infusion medications.

The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) has been awarded a contract from the FDA to assess medication safety practices in the perioperative setting from the time patients are prepared for a procedure until they are discharged home.

Which famous American figure started working in a neighborhood pharmacy as a clerk and dispensing medications?

Study finds that there is no benefit associated with performing adult booster vaccinations against tetanus or diphtheria.

Cannabis is comprised of over 480 compounds and 70 distinct cannabinoids, but tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the 2 most commonly used.

The FDA has approved nivolumab plus ipilimumab injections for intravenous use to treat hepatocellular carcinoma in patients who have been previously treated with sorafenib.

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Poorly managed inventory can quickly turn into the equivalent of having stacks of cash sitting on your shelves just beyond your reach, tying up valuable cash flow and contributing nothing to revenue.

Novel approaches such as telemedicine may be a way to reach rural patients with cancer, according to a panel discussion at the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacists Association 2020 Meeting

Some of the candidates are approved by the FDA for other indications, but the majority of the agents are not currently commercially available in the United States for therapeutic use.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has issued key protective mask guidance for health care workers following the recent CDC and FDA statements regarding the novel coronavirus 2019.

Service outcomes will be optimized by considering a constellation of factors besides the service itself, such as social support and patient self-efficacy.

In the United States, the CDC has confirmed 938 cases and 29 deaths, as well as 771 patients under investigation.

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As vaping continues to grow in popularity, it becomes increasingly critical to correct misconceptions about its safety and long-term effects.

Individuals with the highest mercury levels in their blood were 79% more likely to report having had a non-melanoma skin cancer than those with the lowest levels.

Understanding the financial side of the business is an important part of owning a pharmacy, as such having knowledge of cash flow, liquidity, and profit can ensure that a pharmacy owner has a clear view of their operations.

Pharmacies report that are hand sanitizers are “essentially gone,” with the situation not entirely different from a drug shortage in that it’s also difficult to obtain products from wholesalers amid the coronavirus scare.