October 2nd 2023
September 20th 2023
Suicides among health care professionals are estimated to occur at a higher rate than in the general public.
August 13th 2023
What can pharmacists do to bring innovative care models into their stores to serve their communities?
August 9th 2023
The NACDS Total Store Expo takes place August 12 through 14, 2023 in San Diego, California.
April 14th 2023
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra will release an amendment to the declaration in the coming weeks.
Opinion: Staying Afloat
PBMs are making it nearly impossible to navigate the waters of healthcare, writes Kreckle.
The Pros and Cons of Pharmacy Automation
Dispensing robots began rolling out to retail and ambulatory care pharmacies in the 1990s.
Testing Recommendations for Hepatitis C
FDA Issues Warning to CBD Product Suppliers
Companies have been promoting unsubstantiated health and treatment claims.
FDA Approves Hadlima (Adalimumab-bwwd) Biosimilar
TNF blocker biosimilar to Humira (adalimumab, Abbvie).
Criminal Opioid Charges Piling Up Against Pharmacists, Distributors
Prosecutors are bringing accountability to the opioid epidemic.
Altaire Recalls Ophthalmic Products
Update: Recall expanded to Natural Ophthalmics and TRP Company, Inc.
The Redefinition of Pharmacy Jobs
Some jobs may disappear while others evolve and require further training.
FDA Approves Recarbrio for UTI and Intra-Abdominal Infections
Combination drug indicated for infections caused by susceptible gram-negative bacteria.
Major Chains to Dominate Expanding CBD Market
CBD market will grow by over 700% in 2019.
New Institute Aims to Get the Medications Right
Comprehensive medication management may lower costs and improve lives.
Trump’s Rebate Reversal Causing Concerns
Rule would cost $177 billion through 2029.
Walmart Layoffs Impact Senior Staff
3% of nationwide pharmacy staff laid of nationwide; nearly half were senior pharmacists.
Walgreens Expands Safe Drug Disposal Program
Walgreens launched a national effort to help consumers safely dispose of unwanted or expired medications year-round in all of its pharmacies.
Walgreens Stresses HIV Testing, Prevention Medications
Walgreens and several organizations will educate about HIV testing and antiretroviral medications to prevent HIV transmission on National HIV Testing Day on June 27.
Dispensing Errors Lead Incident Reports
Most common errors include incorrect drugs and strength.
Study Finds a Lack of Deprescribing is Harmful and Expensive
Studies indicate a lack of deprescribing is causing physical and fiscal pain to patients.
Cybersecurity: Safeguarding Your Pharmacy from Hackers
Some of the most notorious hacks during the past few years have been, and most likely will continue to be, perpetrated by a shadowy group of computer wizards known as Anonymous.
Opioid Prescribing Decrease and Patient Script Abandonment Increase, According to Recent Study
Results from IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science's annual report, "Medicine Use and Spending in the U.S."
Gilead Makes Years-Long Donation of Truvada to the CDC
The company is donating enough drugs for 200,000 patients for up to 11 years, but does it make up for the high price of the drug?
How to Prevent HIPAA Mistakes
Brian McCullough, PharmD, BCPS, of Husson University notes some common mistakes pharmacists make with patient privacy and offers some ways to fix them.
HHS Now Requiring Manufacturers to Disclose Drug Prices in TV Ads
Finalized rule is a step toward increasing drug pricing transparency.
CVS Health Buys Premier; Gets 367 Specialty Pharmacies in Health Systems
Premier is exiting the specialty pharmacy market and selling its ProCare Pharmacy company.
CDC Responds to Instances of Misapplication of Opioid Guidelines
Physicians have been misapplying the CDC’s 2016 opioid prescribing guideline, causing challenges for some pain patients, according to a new commentary.
ASHP Releases Compounded Sterile Prep Course
Self-guided, online program offers 36 hours of CE credits.
Walgreens to Implement New Tobacco Restrictions
The chain will now require customers to be 21 years of age to purcahse tobacco products.
Keytruda (Pembrolizumab) Issued New Dosage and Indication
The FDA has recently approved new dosage form and two new indications for the drug.
EPA’s New Rules on Drug Disposal Begin in August
Approved regulations allow for some flexibility for drugs that can be redistributed or qualify for manufacturer credit.
Pharmacists Must Counsel on Cannabis Interactions
Lack of regulation means protecting public health is pharmacist's duty.
What the World Might Look Like Without Rebates