Pharmacists in a Good Position to Counsel About Humulin R U-500 Use
Results at ASHP 2019 suggest potential for administration errors without proper guidance.
Rapid Diagnostic Technologies Can Play a Role in Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs
RDTs can improve outcomes and reduce unnecessary antibiotic use.
Gestational Diabetes: Pharmacists Can Play a Role in Interventions, Counseling
Results from a poster at ASHP 2019.
Pharmacy Managers as Strategic Leaders: What Is the Effect?
Pharmacists provide clinical training and operational skillsets.
CDC 2019 Antibiotic Stewardship Update and Next Steps
Health systems urged to adopt antibiotic stewardship programs by March 2020.
FDA Approves Amgen’s Infliximab-axxq
Biosimilar to Remicade
FDA Investigating NDMA in Metformin
Patients with type 2 diabetes should keep taking their medication.
Kroger Partners With Hospital Network
Kroger recently launched an initiative that enables hospitals and health care networks to leverage Kroger resources to provide broader access and value-based health care.
Walgreens, UnitedHealth Team up for In-store Centers
UnitedHealthcare and Walgreens are partnering to open in-store centers.
Ubrogepant Shows Effective Elimination of Migraine Pain and Symptoms
Allergan’s positive phase 3 trial results indicate a potential use for the CGRP receptor agonist.
Medicare Prescription Plans May Take Longer to Cover New Generic Drugs
Pharmacists can help advocate for availability and coverage.
What Pharmacists Should Know About the FDA’s DCAP for Generic Drug Access
Removing patient barriers to generic drugs.
National Poll Highlights Antibiotic Education Needs Among Older US Adults
One in 5 older adults said that they’ve taken leftover antibiotics from a previous prescription without checking in with a health care professional.
Atezolizumab Approved for New Combination Cancer Treatment
Monoclonal antibody originally approved in 2016.
Walgreens Flu Index: South, Southwest Continue to Show Highest Flu Activity
Louisiana, along with other southern and southwestern US states, topped the Walgreens Flu Index report for highest incidences of flu for November.
Coadministering Shingrix and Influenza Vaccines
Conveniently for pharmacists and their patients, both the flu shot and Shingrix (RZV) can be administered during the same clinical visit.
Side Effects: Shingles vs. Vaccination
Side-by-side comparisons may persuade patients to receive the vaccine.
Gabapentin, Baclofen Misuse on the Rise in US Adults
A new study shows increases in the misuse of non-opioid medications among US adults coinciding with decreases in opioid prescribing.
Pharmacist-Led Interventions Contribute to Heart Disease Prevention
Pharmacist-led initiatives, such as medication therapy management, for chronic diseases can significantly improve patient outcomes.
Opinion: Liquid Glass
Liquid glass? Isn’t glass solid?
FDA Approves Acalabrutinib for CLL, SLL
Recent approval under new international Project Orbis.
Pharmacists See Major Changes in Managing NHL Patients
The role pharmacists have in helping cancer patients.
What Does Lymphoma Have to Do with Pharmacy?
Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma rates are increasing, so how can pharmacists help?
Can Pharmacists be Blamed as Co-Conspirators in the Opioid Crisis?
What the law says about pharmacists’ role in the opioid crisis-and how to protect yourself.
The Power of Depreciation and Amortization When Buying a Pharmacy
Buying a pharmacy? Here's what you need to know about depreciation and amortization.
Givosiran Approved for Acute Hepatic Porphyria
Ultra-rare, potentially life-threatening genetic disease.
Voxelotor Tablets for Sickle Cell Disease Granted Accelerated Approval by FDA
Hemoglobin S Polymerization inhibitor oral treatment.
How To Manage a COPD Flare-Up
Tips to help COPD patients decrease their flare-up risks.
What Patients Should Know About Inhaled Steroids
The range of inhaled therapies has expanded dramatically in recent years.
FDA Warns Several Companies for Illegally Selling CBD Products
The FDA issued warning letters to several companies marketing their CBD products in ways that violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
