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Lower Alcohol Tolerance Seen in Men with HIV
HIV-infected men may be more sensitive to alcohol's effects.
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Mislabeled Mucinex Cold and Cough Syrups Recalled
Four fast-acting liquid Mucinex medicines have been voluntarily recalled by RB due to mislabeling.
Mobile App Connects Pharmacists to State PDMP
Pharmacists in New Jersey now have a new tool to use in their efforts to prevent drug diversion and abuse, thanks to a mobile app recently launched by the state's Division of Consumer Affairs.
Pharmacists Gain Ground on Provider Status in North Dakota
Pharmacists in North Dakota came closer to attaining provider status when state Gov. Jack Dalrymple recently signed 4 laws recognizing pharmacists as providers.
Walking Can Help Reduce Prostate Cancer Treatment Side Effects
Mild exercise found to improve fatigue and depression.
Multiple Sclerosis Drug Effective Fighting HIV Viral Reservoir
Medication also used in treatment of Crohn's disease effective at blocking pathways.
PTSD Contributes to Chemobrain in Cancer Patients
Mild cognitive impairment can set in prior to the start of therapy.
Eye Cancer Drug Granted Orphan Designation
Selumetinib treats a rare disease where cancer cells form within eye tissues.
Astellas Pharma And Potenza Therapeutics Partner To Build A Portfolio Of Immuno-Oncology Therapeutics
Exclusive collaboration includes option for Astellas to acquire Potenza.
Teva Files for Hart-Scott-Rodino Notification Regarding Proposed Acquisition of Mylan
Teva proposed to acquire Mylan for $82.00 per Mylan share.
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Pharmacy
The dean of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Pharmacy advises students nearing graduation to step up to the plate when opportunities arise and embrace change.
Touro College of Pharmacy Students Celebrate Residencies
Touro College of Pharmacy students are celebrating their recently announced residency matches at institutions throughout the United States and its territories.
AVMA Board of Directors Recommends Veterinary Pharmacology Education Policy for Approval
The proposed new policy reminds pharmacists to verify orders with prescribing veterinarians if there are questions.
NCPA Releases New Video Training Series on Medication Synchronization
Each video covers topics such as getting organized, identifying and enrolling patients in a program, and steps to take prior to and the day of patient pick up.
Gestational Diabetes Risk Higher in Women with Depression History
Women with a history of depression may have greater odds of developing gestational diabetes.
New Cardiovascular Risk Score Has Unprecedented Accuracy Worldwide
A new cardiovascular risk estimator can accurately predict heart disease and stroke risk for anyone in the world aged 40 years or older.
More Than 100 Members of Congress Support Increasing Patient Access to Health Care Through Pharmacists
The bill will improve access to health care through pharmacists and their patient care services.
Flu Vaccine Recalled Due to Efficacy Concerns
GlaxoSmithKline has voluntarily recalled all remaining FluLaval Quadrivalent Thimerosal-Free prefilled flu vaccine syringes.
Mental Prep for Trauma Care May Mitigate ER Errors
By mentally rehearsing resuscitation procedures, trauma care team members can reduce clinical errors and improve patient safety.
Specialty Drugs Dominate Late-Stage Pipeline
Record number of orphan drugs approved in 2014.
Epilepsy Drug Protects Eyesight of Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Phenytoin helps to reduce damage to the nerve fiber.
Repurposed Anti-Fungal Drug Offers Potential New Prostate Cancer Treatment
Itraconazole shows some promise in treatment of metastatic prostate cancer.
Prostate Cancer Drug Label Updated with Survival Data
Study showed a median overall survival of nearly 3 years with Zytiga plus prednisone.
House Approves Anti-Drug Abuse Bill Supported by NCPA
NCPA supports this legislation in the hope that it can help achieve a better balance to reduce prescription drug abuse while ensuring those patients with chronic, debilitating pain have access to essential medications.
House Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Abuse and Preserve Access Lauded by NACDS
H.R. 471 will help curb prescription drug abuse and protect patient access to medically-necessary medications.
Pharmacy Marketing Is Changing Rapidly
GRX Marketing co-founder Nicolle McClure describes how the company has continued to succeed in helping pharmacies thrive.
Misconceptions in Pharmacy: Colds, Antibiotics, Sleep-Aids, and More
Anyssa Garza, PharmD, director of the Life Sciences Library at RxWiki, retuns to the Pharmacy Podcast Show for another "Common Misconceptions in Pharmacy" series.
Perrigo Board Unanimously Rejects Unsolicited Proposal From Mylan
Proposal substantially undervalues Perrigo and is not in the best interests of its shareholders.
Tamper-Resistant Opioids Reduce Dispensing Rates
Prescription opioid dispensing and overdoses decreased after abuse-deterrent oxycodone hit the market and propoxyphene left it.
The FDA has granted Orphan Drug Designation to AstraZeneca's selumetinib.