High Concentrations of Vitamin D Linked to Lower Rates of Diabetes
High levels of vitamin D, 50 ng/ml, have been linked to a lower incidence of diabetes in a long-term study.
Study Finds Majority of Patients Using Insulin Glargine Past Recommended Expiration
Insulin glargine should not be used past 28 days after the vial is first used, but 80% of patients do.
Ramadan, Medications, and the Pharmacist
Here are some things you can do to help your patients who will be fasting.
Are There Too Many Pharmacists?
It may depend on where you are and where you are in your career.
The Future’s Most Popular Meds
Shining a light on what are expected to be the biggest drugs of the next decade.
It's Time for Pharmacists to Carve Out a New Role
Specialty pharmaceuticals will have a growing impact on pharmacists. Here’s how it could change your role.
The Maternal Death Rate Continues to Rise in the U.S.
Public health officials and activists call for action to reverse the rising U.S. maternal death rate.
Rh Incompatibility and Its Implications During Pregnancy
Pharmacists should understand what Rh incompatibility during pregnancy is and how it is treated.
It's Time to Rethink Pharmacy Tech Staffing
Chicago proposed legislation requiring minimum pharmacy technician hours. Should other municipalities follow suit?
Will E-Prescribing Bill Help Curb Opioid Abuse?
NACDS is welcoming a recent bill mandating e-prescribing.
Four Ways to Help Pharmacy Technicians Improve Job Performance
If you are struggling to engage and motivate your pharmacy technicians, making some small changes can help. Here are some tips.
Four Business Tips That Make Cents for Community Pharmacy
Practical tips for the community pharmacy, to help you be profitable and still care for patients.
Ibalizumab-uiyk (Trogarzo) for Multi-Drug-Resistant HIV-1
What pharmacists need to know about the new antibody approved for multi-drug-resistant HIV-1.
Research Program Pushes Citizen Science and Precision Medicine
Scripps Translational Science Institute Partners with Walgreens/Blue Cross Blue Shield to enroll volunteers to use technology to study their own health.
Why I Became a Board-Certified Geriatric Pharmacist
A board-certified geriatric pharmacist shares the benefits and special considerations required to manage this diverse patient population.
How Pharmacists Can Help Frail Patients
Pharmacists are in a unique position to screen patients for frailty. Here are the top risk factors to look for, and what to do when you encounter them.
Alexa, Should Amazon Sell Prescription Drugs?
One pharmacist's take on the recent Amazon news.
Explaining the Flawed DIR System to Student Pharmacists
Peter Kreckel recently tried to explain DIR fees to students. Here’s how it went.
How One Pharmacy Is Delivering Better Care
Why Asti’s delivery service sets it apart-and how it helps patients.
How to Get Paid for Pharmacy Services
Pharmacists are finding ways to get reimbursed for clinical services. See what you can do to get paid.
Everything Pharmacists Need to Know About DIR Reform
Meaningful changes to DIR fees are on the horizon-will pharmacies see an increase in reimbursements?
Drugs Cost Billions, Pharmacists Can Help
A new study puts a huge number on how much nonoptimized medication use costs.
Empagliflozin Reduced Liver Fat in Type 2 Patients with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Diabetes drug empagliflozin reduces fat levels in type 2 patients, which may reduce risk of severe liver disease.
Missing Teeth Could Be Linked to Diabetes Risk
Missing teeth could be a signal that diabetes may be developing.
The Future of Pharmacy Is Not All Doom and Gloom
There is plenty for community pharmacists to worry about, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Small Doses: News for Pharmacists in April
Easy-to-swallow bits of news and studies for the busy pharmacist.
DIR Fees: Just One of Many Reimbursement Battles
Reimbursement issues, sadly, aren’t anything new for pharmacies.
The Surgeon General Wants More Naloxone, Now What?
What do pharmacies have to do with the recent Surgeon General Advisory? A lot, actually.
Drug Makers Find New Ways to Thwart Generic Competition
Brand-name drug companies are finding creative ways to extend patent protection, causing patient access problems.
Herpes Zoster Vaccines Explained
APhA poster breaks down differences between shingles vaccines down in chart form.