Pharmacy Is Dead
The CVS/Aetna deal won’t kill traditional pharmacy-it just shows that it’s already dead.
The Opioid Epidemic: Well, It Ain’t My fault … Maybe?
The opioid crisis? There is enough blame to go around.
Readmissions Program Has Unintended Consequences
A Medicare program to reduce hospital readmissions may cause problems for some elderly patients.
Do Your Patients Know About Double Dosing?
The problem affects thousands of people every year.
The Drug Topics 2017 Pharmacist Salary Survey
As pharmacist salaries rise, so do demands.
NCPA Endorses Expanded Tax Relief
Community pharmacy group endorses new language in tax reform bill that would help pharmacy owners.
The Dangers of Texting Medical Orders
What might seem like a convenient option has led to serious errors.
3 New Initiatives Target Opioid Crisis
The opioid crisis is still getting worse-so what's being done about it?
Adult Patients Could Be Misdiagnosed with Wrong Form of Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes can present in adults, which can lead to misdiagnosis and unsuccessful treatment.
Integrating Pharmacists into Medical Homes Significantly Improves Outcomes
Having a clinical pharmacist integrated into a medical home benefits diabetes and hypertension patients.
Pharmacies Trafficking Opioids Targeted by DEA
Operation Faux Pharmacy resulted in over half a million drugs seized.
Delafloxacin (Baxdela) for Acute Bacterial Skin Infections
Delafloxacin (Baxdela) for treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections including cellulitis, wound infection, major cutaneous abscess, and burn infection.
Data Shows Nonmedical Vaccine Exemption Rates Stabilizing
Nonmedical exemption rates for childhood vaccinations appear to have hit a plateau.
Majority of Adults Are Unaware of Recommended Adult Vaccines
Less than 3 in 10 adults know they need vaccinations, which leads to low vaccination rates.
How Pharmacists Are Helping Hep C Patients
A Walgreens study found that pharmacist collaboration helps Hep C patients with better outcomes and cheaper co-pays.
The CVS/Aetna Deal in 5 Quotes
Now that an official proposal has been announced, how are industry leaders responding?
DOACs Used in Dialysis Patients, but Little Research Has Been Done
Dialysis patients are often treated with direct oral anticoagulants, despite little research in this population.
Warfarin Linked to Lower Cancer Risk
A large Norwegian cohort study has found that warfarin is associated with a reduced risk of cancer.
CVS to Show Real-time Medication Costs
The pharmacy chain announced that CVS Caremark customers will have access to medication costs and lower-cost alternatives.
Safety Communication: Biotin May Interfere with Lab Test Results
Biotin, AKA vitamin B7, appears to significantly throw off the results of certain lab tests.
ASHP Celebrates 75th Anniversary at Midyear 2017
This year, pharmacists can look forward to a variety of great topics and meetings in Orlando.
Riomet (Metformin Hydrochloride Oral Solution) Recalled
Samples of the diabetes medication were contaminated.
Teva Laying Off Employees in Israel and United States
The world's largest generic drug manufacturer is laying off thousands of employees.
7 Weird Gifts Every Pharmacist Wants
Don’t know what to get your coworkers? Relax, we’ve got you covered.
AmerisourceBergen/H.D. Smith Merger Expands Community Pharmacy Reach
Two major players in the pharmacy market are joining together.
Pharmacy Ordered to Repay Nearly $1 Million to Medicaid
An independent community pharmacy was busted in a Medicare fraud investigation.
Multistate Generic Lawsuit Expands and Includes Executives
A multistate antitrust investigation into generic drug pricing has expanded further.
FDA Assists Generic Drugmakers with New Guidances
The FDA is promoting generic competition and issuing new REMS guidance.
Ohio’s PDMP Gives Pharmacists Better Patient View
The PDMP will give pharmacists access to advanced analytics.
Baxter Issues Recall of Nexterone Injection
The affected lots could contain particulate matter.
