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Express Scripts report forecasts sharp increase in spending on specialty drugs.

After its recent review, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) could not recommend vitamin D and calcium supplementation for the primary prevention of fractures in healthy adults.

New version includes clarifications submitted by ASHP and other stakeholders

JP reaches down deep for his inner Dalai Lama

NCPA is working with healthcare leaders in Congress to ensure development of appropriate measures

When the U.S. Congress buries game-changing laws deep in the bowels of complicated acts named for other things altogether, you wonder why they can't just call things like they see 'em. For starters.

IMS study analyzes the shift from fee-for-service in four states through changes in prescriptions for antipsychotic drugs, diabetes therapies, and respiratory medications

Doses and length of treatment higher than recommended

It's time to get tobacco products out of pharmacies

Hoping to further curtail diversion of controlled substances, DEA has expanded the options for their collection

Pharmacists assume many roles in medication therapy management - roles that are receiving acknowledged provider status

Pharmacists are becoming consultants, medication managers, and more in the coordinated care environment of ACOs

As a collaborative member of an integrated healthcare team, the pharmacist specializes in monitoring drug therapies for disease states

Tofacitinab approved for 5-mg tablets for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis unhealed by methotrexate

Walgreens explores use of predictive models and risk stratification

Pharmacists report good-to-excellent compensation, yet stress levels impact job satisfaction

New Rx, generic, indication, and OTC

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One-quarter of U.S. adults have multiple chronic conditions (MCC) and most suffer from a combination of diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Not surprisingly, medical expenses are significantly higher for those with MCC, according to a new study.

Collaboration produced better outcomes without use of additional meds

Long-term study of 12,500 patients with multiple risk factors found no benefit

Study focused on data from eight sites over a 6-year period and involved 217,755 participants

Providers should take note of changes in the availability of commercial HCV tests

Fluticasone furoate and vilanterol inhalation powder combo is a long-term, once-daily maintenance treatment for COPD

Coming on the heels of FDA's denial of generic forms of OxyContin, the ruling triggers speculation about overall FDA strategy

Migraine prevention drugs used during pregnancy can cause decreased IQ scores in children born to mothers who take these medications, according to an FDA alert.

Leaders of the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) and hundreds of its members were in Washington, DC, last week for a two-day advocacy-focused conference. They hope to garner support from Congress for leveling the playing field between pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) and independent community pharmacies.

The New Jersey Board of Pharmacy and the state’s Division of Consumer Affairs published a new pharmacy security guide to help prevent drug theft and diversion at retail pharmacies.

National Prescription Drug Take-Back nets 371 tons of Rx meds

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) has joined forces with other healthcare industry leaders to raise awareness of the need for better medication adherence and to advance public policy with near-term solutions.