Survey Finds 45% Of Americans Have Some Doubt About Vaccine Safety
Lack of trust in vaccines abetted by online articles and past wrongdoing by the drug industry.
Opinion: Your Approach to Hiring is All Wrong
"Neither your gut nor peer advice will get you the caliber people you need", writes Nathan
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.
New Drug Review: Erdafitinib
First oral drug for advanced or metastatic bladder cancer.
Gadavist (Gadobutrol) Approved as First Cardiac MRI Contrast Agent
Fourth approval for use in assessing myocardial perfusion and late gadolinium enhancement.
10 Ways to Reduce Administrative Costs
Opicapone (Ogentys) for Parkinson’s Disease
COMT inhibitor to be used as an adjunctive treatment to levodopa/carbidopa.
Implementing Enhanced Community Pharmacy Services
New study examines effective implementation of team-based care in community pharmacies.
7 Pharmacy Places to Go on Your Summer Vacation
Changing Healthcare Environment Prompts New Roles for Pharmacists
Changes fueled by the 2003 Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act.
Major Chains to Dominate Expanding CBD Market
CBD market will grow by over 700% in 2019.
Pharmacists Among Those Fired in Hospital Fentanyl Deaths Case
25 murder charges against one physician leads to multiple firings at Ohio hospital.
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.
Vaccinations in the Pipeline
Exciting and upcoming developments, years in the making.
How Pharmacists Assist in Opioid Diversion Detection
Results from new ASHP Survey.
Health System Specialty Pharmacies Enhance Services and Savings
By 2020, industry experts believe specialty drugs will account for 50% of U.S. spending on pharmaceuticals.
CDC Calls on Pharmacists to Aid HIV Epidemic
Pharmacists need to remain vigilant about HIV with testing, prevention, treatment, and education of HIV.
Chickenpox Vaccine Reduces Risk of Shingles in Children
Shingles a Risk Factor for Heart Attack and Stroke
Shingles is associated with a statistically significant increase in the risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, and transient ischemic attack.
Walmart Layoffs Impact Senior Staff
3% of nationwide pharmacy staff laid of nationwide; nearly half were senior pharmacists.
Gottlieb on creating space for opportunity and innovation
At the 2019 Asembia Specialty Pharmacy Summit, former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb discussed advances within the agency during his tenure.
How Pharmacists Benefit Value-Based Programs
Value-based programs emphasize better care, enhanced health, and lower costs.
Hepatitis C: Resurgence of a Silent Epidemic
3.5 million Americans estimated to be living with chronic HCV infection, but half may not know.
The Future of Pharmacy Automation
Affordable dispensing robots are opening new opportunities for community pharmacies.
FDA Approves Xpovio (Selinexor) for Multiple Myeloma
Nuclear export inhibitor indicated in combination with dexamethasone.
A High-Tech Wristband Could Reduce COPD Hospitalizations
New technology is making it possible to predict and respond to COPD flare ups.
Working in an Office Might Raise Your Risk of Developing COPD
Working in an office may be a greater COPD risk than working in a mine.
