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Use of abbreviations in health care leads to errors that jeopardize patient safety, according to a new study.

Most pharmacists are still not providing medication therapy management, although it is required by law under Medicare Part D.

Review of new branded drugs, generics, OTCs, home health products, health and beauty aids, etc.

Pharmacists could turn out to be a key factor in the 2008 presidential election. With 10 Republicans and eight Democrats in the running at last count, health care is already emerging as a top issue.

FDA's proposal for new sunscreen regulations address UVA rays as well as other measures consumers may take to protect themselves from UVB rays.

Psoriasis is a fairly common but relatively untreated skin condition that has shown recent advances in treatment.

Medicare Part D was a remarkable development, not only for establishing a prescription drug benefit but for giving consumers more responsibility for their insurance and prescription purchase decisions.

Pharmacists do not begrudge the assistance given to the patient in need, but what happens to the community pharmacist when drugs are given away?

New medication therapy management programs are expanding community practice opportunities.

Decades of campaigns against antibiotic overuse have produced only marginal reductions in use.

New Jersey governor has signed a law that requires hospitals to test intensive care patients for a deadly staph infection.

Pennsylvania law requires reporting patient infections, and provides incentive payments when infection rates are successfully reduced.

Vermont Information Technology Leaders have developed a plan to provide emergency room doctors with electronic versions of patients' medical histories.

Two Vermont hospitals are testing a program that gives doctors and nurses electronic access to patients' medication histories.

A recent Institute for Safe Medication Practices teleconference with a surveyor from The Joint Commission highlighted the rigor with which TJC is implementing its medication management standards and National Patient Safety Goals.

Pharmacist is indicted for manslaughter after medication error that results in the death of a two-year old girl.

Back-to-school planning should include medication plan

OIG examines OptionCare's vendor rebates

A pioglitazone (Actos, Takeda) study from Cleveland Clinic shows a reduction in stroke, myocardial infarction and death

ASHP calls proposal "burdensome"

FDA advisory committees vote to keep Trasylol on the market

FDA: No label changes needed for ESA product

New lung cancer guidelines are released from the American College of Chest Physicians.

Patient survival rates improve

Ceftriaxone prescribing information updated to warn of calcium interaction

Abbott notifies patients to check blood glucose display screens.

CMS has released an updated guide to mailings sent to Medicare Part D beneficiaries by prescription drug plans, CMS, or the Social Security Administration.

AmeriHealth offers free one-month generic samples