GSK Launches More Effective Shingles Vaccine
Will Shingrix become the new go-to shingles vaccine?
CVS Partners with New Anthem PBM
The chain has entered into a 5-year agreement with Anthem’s IngenioRx.
Insulin Pump Produces Better Results in Young Patients
Young people with diabetes may do better with insulin pumps than they do with injections.
ISMP Issues Alert, Urges Pharmacist Intervention
Diabetes patients are making fatal errors with their insulin pens-pharmacists can help.
Pharmacy Community Reacts to 60 Minutes/Washington Post Investigation
The investigation is causing far-reaching ripples around the country, but how does it affect pharmacists?
Five Reasons to Become a Diabetes Educator
Why it's a good time to become more involved in diabetes education.
IV Compounding Software Reduces Risk of Med Errors
IV compounding software can help reduce errors and increase patient safety.
Pharmacy Ownership Workshops and Boot Camps at NCPA
Programs promote pharmacy ownership at the NCPA Annual Conference.
Report: Community Pharmacy Has Broadened Scope of Services
A new NCPA report highlights the role of community pharmacies.
Fewer Women, Including Those Who Aren't Vaccinated, Are Getting HPV
The use of the HPV vaccine may be creating herd immunity, protecting unvaccinated women.
Measles Incidence in United States Remains, But Need to Vaccinate Stays High
Measles is still very rare in the United States, but most cases involved either someone who was not vaccinated or whose status is unknown.
The Future of Independent Pharmacy
NCPA CEO B. Douglas Hoey, RPh, MBA, discusses the problems and opportunities facing independent pharmacies.
How Analytics Can Help Pharmacists Reduce Readmissions
Pharmacists can help patients-but only the ones they have time to reach.
Are We Being Played for Suckers?
Why are Americans shouldering the burden of paying for drug innovations?
New App Steers Patients to Independent Pharmacies
A new ally in building up independent pharmacies.
Genoa MMS: Medication Management for its Community Pharmacies
Two groups are joining forces to enhance medication management.
Flu Season Kicks Off: What to Expect This Year
What you (and your patients) need to know about flu vaccines this year.
Prescriptions for Pets are on the Rise
What you need to know when filling prescriptions for Fido and Fluffy.
Pharmacists Help Boost Adherence Rates
Vanderbilt Specialty Pharmacy has created a model to integrate its pharmacists into its specialty clinics.
Prescription Take Back Day: This Year with TimerCaps
The twice-annual event will feature a new incentive this October.
Edaravone (Radicava) for ALS
Edaravone has been approved for patients with amyotropic lateral sclerosis.
AST: The Linchpin of Antimicrobial Stewardship
Antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) for newer antibiotics is falling behind because there is a lag time between FDA approval and inclusion in commercial AST devices.
High-Alert Medications
High-alert drugs pose a significant threat to patient safety. There are safeguards that pharmacists should put in place to reduce the risk.
Using NOACs Reduces Bleeding Risks
Dual antithrombotic therapy using dabigatran significantly reduces risk of bleeding compared to triple therapy using warfarin.
Newer Anticoagulants May Reduce Intraocular Bleeding
The risk of intraocular bleeding was reduced by one-fifth when using newer anticoagulants versus warfarin in a new study.
DIR Fees, Medical Marijuana Among Hot Topics at NCPA Convention
What you need to know about the upcoming NCPA convention.
How Independent Pharmacies Are Combatting the Opioid Crisis
Pharmacists are uniquely poised to combat the opioid crisis. Here's what pharmacists (and Congress) can do about it.
Did Nasal Flu Vaccine Withdrawal Lower Vaccination Rates?
When FluMIst was discontinued, there were worries that flu vaccination rates would drop.
11 of the Weirdest Medical Facts Ever Believed
From the Drug Topics archives, one of most popular features in our history returns.
California Passes Controversial Drug Pricing Bill
Governor Jerry Brown signed the bill, but will it actually lower drug costs?
