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Officials with the FDA have added a boxed warning label to liver disease medicine obeticholic acid (Ocaliva, Intercept) to highlight the correct dosing for patients with rare chronic liver disease, according to a FDA safety announcement.

The NCPA stated that this underpayment leaves pharmacies in jeopardy as they continue to dispense the flu medication.

Prescription drug costs projected to increase 7.35% for health systems in 2018.

Newly-discovered gene mutations could double the risk of breast cancer.

Access to Tamiflu and generic oseltamivir are critical for combatting rampant influenza infections.

A single blood test could diagnose 8 different types of cancer simultaneously.

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

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

From time to time, localities experience outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases and need to engage emergency teams to assist in vaccination efforts.

Actual target blood pressures differ between guidelines.

The CDC finds people between the ages of 15 to 44 are significantly more likely to have never been tested for HIV.

Patients who undergo lung resection surgery found to become persistent opioid users in the months following their procedure.

It is important for patients to have accurate and reputable drug information resources at their disposal.

January is Thyroid Disorder Awareness Month, but the role of the pharmacist in managing this disorder can benefit the patient throughout the year.

Helping patients choose the best probiotics for their needs: an update

CDC director Brenda Fitzgerald, MD, resigned today following reports that she bought shares in a tobacco company during her tenure.

Cuts to the 340B program may not negatively impact hospital reimbursement.

Testing the social networks of patients newly-diagnosed with HIV could reveal other cases of the infection.

Sleep disturbances are common among patients with cancer and can persist for years posttreatment.

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

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

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Combination antiretroviral therapy found to elevate the risk of heart attack and adverse effects on the cardiovascular system.

High doses of loperamide may result in cardiovascular toxicity and death.

Surgical patients can exhibit anxiety about the medications they will be started on following surgery. Pharmacists are in a position to address those concerns to the benefit of all.

To encourage the safe use of the anti-diarrhea medicine loperamide (Imodium), the FDA is working to limit packaging for the medication through use of blister packs and other single-dose packaging.

Migraine is a condition characterized mainly by severe and recurrent headaches. Approximately 12% of the general population experiences migraines, with a higher frequency in women than men.

Out-of-pocket medical spending dropped an average of 12% under the Affordable Care Act.

Patients with a high risk of mortality may not choose first-line lung cancer treatment.

Fight or flight hormones could increase the production of tumor nerve cells.