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The cysteamine ophthalmic solution drops are applied 4 times a day.

A new medication for certain rare blood cancers has now become available through a limited distribution with AllianceRx Walgreens Prime.

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) has urged governors and state executive teams to take actions to support vaccine access for patients from their local pharmacies.

Although a study suggests that patients may show a clinical improvement when receiving a 5-day course of remdesivir, investigators said this is of uncertain clinical significance.

Metabolic studies have found that although pregnancy reduces the body’s sensitivity to insulin, lactation may restore it.

The new studies found that for some patients, the use of steroid medications to reduce inflammation slighly increased the likelihood of needing hospital care for COVID-19.

Researchers at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa observed a statistically significant correlation between the occurrence of obesity and negative outcomes from COVID-19.

The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists has issued a list of best practices to ensure an equitable distribution of the vaccine.

What was the secret ingredient in a cure-all eye wonder drug in 1795?

The US government will purchase 150 million of the new rapid COVID-19 tests in a $750 million deal with Abbott Laboratories, according to CNBC.

Following the issuance of several emergency use authorizations by the FDA that allow at-home sample collection, it is imperative for the pharmacy team to stay abreast of current testing recommendations and limitations.

Although dementia-related deaths appear to be underreported overall, a study showed especially striking discrepancies for Black, male, and less educated older adults.

In an analysis, participants ages 56 and older produced neutralizing antibodies higher than those seen among patients who have recovered from COVID-19.

The FDA has approved a liquid biopsy test for all solid tumors with multiple companion diagnostic indications, including for rucaparib tablets.

The results showed higher rates of vaping and marijuana use are associated with fewer EVALI cases per capita.

A recent study found that masks are still an effective way to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), although the material of the mask can help determine the limit of the spread.

This is the first study to systematically investigate whether individual blood pressure medications might influence the risk of developing depression, according to the authors.

Targeted radiotherapy amounted to fewer deaths over a 5-year follow-up period among patients with breast cancer.

Researchers have found that gene expression associated with aging was higher in young cancer survivors who are frail and in young patients with cancer following their treatment with chemotherapy.

Management of product life cycle will price and position pharmacist services effectively so that uptake is quick.

California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order in his state to increase the availability of Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-waived COVID-19 testing.

PTCE, the industry-leading continuing pharmacy education provider, becomes sole provider for association’s 3 major meetings through 2021.

Targeted combination therapy found to improve overall survival with rapid and durable treatment responses in patients with acute myeloid leukemia.

The 11th annual national awards program will take place online this year and recognize 30 exceptional pharmacy professionals in 10 categories

Pharmacy Times spoke with Michael Hogue, president of APhA, about the HHS's decision to give more children the ability to get vaccinations from pharmacists during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, Google searches for anxiety have climbed 17%.

In addition to clinical procedures, some support groups for patients with breast cancer were also canceled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Study suggests improving nutrition and boosting the immune system can help achieve an effective disease response.

Negative feelings toward vaccines may be caused by the recommendations given by authorities or social pressure in society to get vaccinated, according to a study.