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PRS Pharmacy Services Becomes Exclusive Broker Recommended to NCPA Members Looking to Sell Their Pharmacy
The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with the PRS Pharmacy Services (PRS).
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DIR Fees Have Wide-Ranging Impact on Specialty Pharmacy
National Association of Specialty Pharmacy commissions white paper that explores how direct and indirect remuneration fees affect the specialty pharmacy landscape.
Verdict Reached for NECC Pharmacist in Meningitis Outbreak Trial
The meningitis outbreak trial involving the New England Compounding Center (NECC) pharmacist Barry Cadden has reached a final verdict.
Locked and Loaded: HIV Reservoir Marker Could Help Target, Eliminate Dormant Virus
Marker helps differentiate dormant HIV-infected cells from their health counterpart cells.
Lawmaker Calls for Increased Transparency of Drug Costs
Legislation would require manufacturers to provide notice prior to increasing costs.
Depression Increases Long-Term Risk of Death After Coronary Heart Disease Diagnosis
Clinicians should provide extra attention to patients with heart disease and depression.
Younger Diabetes Patients Interested in Mobile Health Applications
Health applications may help younger patients successfully manage type 1 diabetes.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine Begins Clinical Testing
Safety and efficacy of DS-Cav1 will be explored in healthy adults.
Trending News Today: Biogen Scores Court Victory for Multiple Sclerosis Drug
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
The Changing Face of Pharmacy and Society
The composition of our classes has changed in many ways.
Trending News Today: President Pushes for Support of AHCA Among Legislators
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
Red Hair Gene May Increase Risk of Parkinson's Disease
Study finds individuals with red hair may have an increase risk of melanoma and Parkinson’s disease.
Molecular Machines May Lead to Early Cancer Detection, Targeted Therapies
Nanomachines produce a florescent response when in contact with cancer biomarkers.
Muscles May Provide Insight to Chemotherapy Side Effects
Muscle composition may be predictive of chemotherapy toxicity.
New Research Seeks to Uncover Link Between Vascular Disease, Dementia
The MarkVID consortium will explore biomarkers that could treat small vessel cognitive impairment and dementia.
Veterans Evaluate VA Mail-Order System for HIV Care
The US Veterans Administration (VA) health care system is the largest in the United States, serving 22 million former military members.
ASCO Global HPV Vaccination Guidelines Address Cervical Cancer Prevention
Clinical practice guideline on human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination can improve prevention of cervical cancer.
Breast Cancer Drug Combo Improved Progression-Free Survival in Phase 3 Study
Eli Lilly and Company recently announced positive late-stage results in its clinical trial testing a combination of its experimental breast cancer drug and another widely-used treatment.
Digoxin Linked to High Risk of Sudden Death in AFib
Patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) have an increased risk of death when they take digoxin, a risk that increases with dosage, a study found.
Q&A with a Critical Care PGY-2 Pharmacy Resident
Have you ever considered pursuing a PGY-2 pharmacy residency in critcal care?
FDA Approves Add-On Drug for Parkinson's Disease
The FDA has approved Newron Pharmaceutical’s Xadago (safinamide), an add-on treatment for patients with Parkinson’s disease.
Heart Failure Guidelines Significantly Alter Treatment Options
Cardiac resynchronization therapy eligibility significantly decreased under new guidelines.
NSAIDs Could Increase Risk of Cardiac Arrest
Prescription and over the counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs observed to increase the risk of cardiac arrest up to 50%.
Continuing Education Boosts Cancer-Specialized Walgreens Pharmacies
Cancer-focused continuing education programs seek to enhance cancer care at specialty pharmacies.
CVS Implements Novel Electronic Health Record System in Specialty Pharmacies
Epic EHR system will be used among CVS Specialty Pharmacies.
Low Carbohydrate Diet Observed to Benefit Diabetes Patients
Limiting carbohydrate intake could improve glycated hemoglobin levels.
Contraceptive Failure Rate Plummets
Long-acting contraceptive observed to have a 1% failure rate.
Early Infusion of Antibody Therapy Induces Long-Last Immune Response to SHIV
Antibody therapy enables efficacious control of HIV-like virus in monkeys.
Despite Lifesaving Hepatitis C Drugs, Testing Rates Remain Low
Need for an increase in HCV testing awareness among health care providers and baby boomers.
Synapse Altering Drugs May Treat Schizophrenia, Autism
Investigational drug observed to induce synapse pruning in preclinical trials.