Verifying prescriptions by checking the National Drug Code's 4-digit product identifier is not enough; duplication of these "middle 4" numbers can cause product mix-ups in pharmacies.

Safe and effective treatment options, such as analgesics, are available for pain management; however, their potential for abuse has risen in the past few years—pharmacists play a key role in reducing diversion.

A federal trial court ruling in the Midwest finds that when a pharmacy dispenses a medication to an allergic patient, legal doctrines of misconduct and battery may apply.

Knowing the warning signs and establishing trust are crucial to identifying and treating the opioid abuser.

Erin Lindquist believes pharmacists should provide more patient education and counseling services, and she has dedicated much of her time over the past 2 years to accomplishing just that.

Crohn's disease, an inflammatory bowel disease, has no cure; the primary goal of therapy is to improve quality of life by minimizing gastrointestinal and extraintestinal complications of the disease.

Hyperlipidemia is one of the most treatable causes of coronary artery disease. This toolkit for pharmacists will help patients design a cholesterol-lowering program, armed with the right medications and the right information.

Pharmacy leaders and practicing pharmacists should realize the expertise and professional commitment that IV admixture pharmacists bring to hospital departments.

Although pain is a common symptom in cancer patients, it often goes undertreated; a stepladder approach to pain management is recommended.

A closer look at the herpes zoster (shingles) vaccine, following the CDC's recent recommendation that adults aged 60 and older be vaccinated.