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Janssen's Xarelto (rivaroxaban) is now indicated for reducing the risk of major cardiovascular events, such as death, myocardial infarction, and stroke, in people with chronic coronary or peripheral artery disease.

The FDA has approved new labeling for Boehringer Ingelheim's Stiolto Respimat (tiotropium bromide & olodaterol) Inhalation Spray that includes data showing a meaningful reduction in COPD exacerbations driven by tiotropium.

A new program available through the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists is 1 of multiple Pharmacogenomics Certificate courses available to pharmacists.

Puerto Rico’s Hispanic population faces substantially different cancer risks compared with Hispanics in the continental United States.

Although it can be intimidating to talk to new people, networking can also land you big opportunities.

On Wednesday, during a live webcast from the White House, President Trump signed into law a pair of bipartisan bills that has made 'gag clauses' in contracts an illegal practice.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) today granted conditional approval to the $69 billion merger between CVS Health Corporation and Aetna Inc, as long as Aetna sells its Medicare Part D prescription drug plan business.

Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.

Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.

Researchers investigated the impact of individual types of human papilloma virus on HIV acquisition.

New 5-year data from phase 3 studies show that patients treated earlier with ocrelizumab (Ocrevus) had better outcomes on multiple measures of multiple sclerosis disease activity.

The national Veterans Health Administration Corporate Data Warehouse could be key in revealing accurate data on the use of direct-acting antivirals in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus.

Ashlynn Dacus, a student at Harding University College of Pharmacy in Arkansas, was attempting to do a 'What the Fluff' challenge with her Saint Bernard, Maggie.

Insurers and pharmacy benefit managers can no longer restrict pharmacies from providing drug price information to customers.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) today granted conditional approval to the $69 billion merger between CVS Health Corporation and Aetna Inc, as long as Aetna sells its Medicare Part D prescription drug plan business.

The Department of Justice approved the $69 billion CVS-Aetna merger under conditions designed to preserve competition in the marketplace.

A new combination treatment that targets the latent reservoir of HIV may be a potential effective therapeutic strategy.

A new study has found that arthritis is commonly reported in older adults with varying degrees of depression, highlighting the importance of screening and treating arthritis-related pain in these patients.

A new study has found that arthritis is commonly reported in older adults with varying degrees of depression, highlighting the importance of screening and treating arthritis-related pain in these patients.

Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.

Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.

Partnering with a physician to deliver chronic care can be an important way for pharmacists to not only better service patents, but also derive additional revenue.

Study highlights mechanism of endocrine resistance in estrogen receptor-positive breast cancers and potential therapeutic targets.

Glecaprevir/pibrentasvir found to be effective in clinical trials treating patients with hepatitis C virus also being treated for opioid substitution therapy.

Ongoing access to diabetes self-management education and support, and promoting good medication adherence are among the keys to managing high blood glucose in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Specialty medications are still mostly branded products, but patients remain hesitant to accept less expensive generic alternatives when the option is available.

Stigma surrounding mental illnesses can prevent people from seeking treatment.

The study points to the importance of screening for and treating arthritis-related pain in older adults with varying degrees of depression.

Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.