The Winners and Losers of 340B Changes
What CMS' big changes to the 340B Drug Discount Program will mean.
Protein Shows Promise for Anticoagulation in Chronic Kidney Disease
A protein called STUB1 may help prevent blood clots in patients with chronic kidney disease without causing bleeding complications.
Pharmacists Must Weigh DOACs’ Benefits Versus Risks
Direct oral anticoagulants have expanded treatment options for patients with venous thromboembolisms, but they are not for everyone.
Every New FDA Drug Approval in 2017
The last 12 drugs approved in the year, along with the other 34.
Automation Drives New Role for Hospital Pharmacists
By using automated medication inventory management, pharmacists are freed up to perform more patient focused care.
Pediatric Asthma: An Update for Pharmacists
In this month's peer-reviewed article, learn more about the illness affecting millions.
FDA Approves Emicizumab-kxwh for Hemophilia A
Emicizumab-kxwh brings together factors IXa and X to restore the function of the missing activated factor VIII and the blood clotting process.
Are Community Pharmacists an Untapped Resource in Fighting Antifungal Resistance?
Anti-fungal resistance hasn't gotten much attention - but it's a big problem.
Specialty Pharmacy Will Gain a Bigger Chunk of U.S. Pharmaceuticals
The specialty explosion is only going to get bigger.
Kmart Settles False Claims/Overbilling Case for $32.3 Million
The chain allegedly failed to disclose discounted prescription drugs.
A Boxed Warning Goes Away
A rare removal of a box warning after large-scale clinical trials.
Top 7 New Year’s Resolutions for Pharmacists
We asked pharmacists from all over the country what resolutions pharmacists should make in 2018. Here's what they said.
How Pharmacists Can Protect Kids from Dangerous Medications
Kids getting into medications is a big problem, but pharmacists can help.
FDA Wants Changes to Homeopathy Products
The FDA is proposing changes to how it handles potentially harmful homeopathy products.
Drug Safety Communication on Gadolinium Contrast Agents
The FDA has issued new warnings about retention of gadolinium retention after use of contrast agents for MRIs.
Top 10 Drug Topics Web Articles of 2017
Our 10 best articles, based on the number of views.
No Matter the Law, Pharmacists Need to Know About Cannabis
Pharmacists should take a leadership position on medical cannabis.
Biosimilars for Cancer Drugs Move Ahead
Biosimilar to Herceptin Is Approved and Neulasta biosimilar does well in studies.
Generic Viagra Could Save Patients Millions
Both Pfizer and Teva have brought out generic versions of Viagra, a boon to the millions of men with erectile dysfunction.
What Triggers Shingles?
What causes the dormant Varicella zoster virus to erupt as shingles?
Can the New Shingles Vaccine Attract More Takers?
The availability of a better shingles vaccine may attract more people to be vaccinated.
New Research Suggests the Immune System Could Aid In Regulating Insulin in Type 2 Diabetes
The immune system could play a beneficial role in regulating insulin, according to a study from Switzerland.
Bovine Insulin Is Being Discontinued
Patients will soon have one less option when selecting insulin.
Good News for Health-System Pharmacists
An ASHP survey found that more pharmacists are being hired due to expanding roles.
A Bigger Role for Pharmacists
From bioterror attacks to the opioid epidemic, pharmacists are in a great place to help.
The New Goal for PBMs: Transparency
Traditional pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) have come under fire for what some critics say is a lack of transparency. Opaqueness may be on the way out.
Medicaid Expansions Mean New Roles for Pharmacists
Pharmacists will be the most frequent point of contact for new Medicaid patients.
Pediatric Pharmacogenomics Offers Treatment Insights
Think pharmacogenomics is just useful for adults? Think again.
Why Are Women Choosing Bioidentical Hormone Therapy?
A study looked at the reasons menopausal women choose compounded bioidentical hormone therapy rather than conventional hormone therapy.
Antidepressant Use in First Trimester Not Linked to ADHD or Autism
Antidepressant use during the first trimester does not increase incidence of ADHD or autism spectrum disorder.
