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Drug Topics Executive Editor Anthony Vecchione sat down with NCPA CEO Douglas Hoey to discuss the current state of independent community pharmacy and some of the pressing issues facing the profession.

FDA approved ixazomib (Ninlaro, Takeda) in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone

Pharmacy-led interventions in prior authorization processing resulted in a statistically significant benefit in improving time to PA approval, time to first fill, and time too pick-up.

A majority of pharmacists don’t talk to patients about online pharmacies.

On July 20, 1992, a Drug Topics cover story posed the question, “Is Mail Order bombing?”

In 2015, the number of independent pharmacies declined along with prescription volume.

I missed that Dietary Supplement Bus in 1994-- and so did the pharmacy profession.

While many aspects of diabetes care are universal, patients with type I diabetes (T1D) often face a unique set of obstacles and challenges.

Stress remains a pressing issue, but most community pharmacists are satisfied with compensation and working conditions.

FDA approved EpclusaTM (sofosbuvir and velpatasvir, (SOF-VEL) for adults with chronic hepatitis C infection both with compensated cirrhosis or without cirrhosis as well as in combination with ribavirin for hepatitis C with decompensated cirrhosis.

Despite evidence that optimal glycemic control can help reduce disease progression and complications, most patients do not achieve recommended treatment goals.

A randomized controlled study has found that oral syringes are more accurate than dosing cups when parents measure doses of liquid medications for their children.

While the number of painkiller Rxs is soaring elsewhere, Wisconsin is celebrating a reduction.

Pharmacists’ involvement in cardiovascular risk screening resulted in referrals to physicians for patients who were under-diagnosed.

Medicare Part D recipients are most concerned about prescription drug costs-and their co-pay costs are the most important factor when choosing a pharmacy.

Researchers found that estimated coverage for RV at 19 to 35 months of age lags behind the other vaccines recommended at ages two, four, and six.

The U.S. rate for adult flu vaccinations has not increased significantly because of retail pharmacy access.

The charges involve falsified claims for expensive hepatitis C medications.

Two new biosimilar announcements are expected to increase the uptake of the biosimilar infliximab to Johnson & Johnson’s Remicade for rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, and other inflammatory conditions.

Generic drugs produced $227 billion in savings for the U.S. healthcare system in 2015

Mark Gilmore, partial owner of compounding and specialty pharmacy QMedRx in Maitland, Fla., is one of several compounders who have been accused by the government of filing improper claims to the TRICARE program.

One state's pharmacy board is debating that issue.

Omnicare agreed to settle claims that it conspired with Abbott Laboratories “to engage in a number of disguised kickback arrangements to increase overall use of Depakote,”

In today’s healthcare landscape, few things better define the role of a managed healthcare executive than managing the industry’s constant changes.

Understanding the unique challenges that patients with T1D face can help pharmacists better serve this patient population.

NCPA has formed a new company designed to encourage local networks of pharmacies to provide enhanced services. Details here.

There are at least three major areas of concern