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Initiating conversation takes time and effort.

Invasive methods did not perform better than drug treatment in patients with stable ischemic heart disease

Ubrogepant (Ubrelvy) is the first oral calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonist approved by the FDA for the acute treatment of migraine.

A new study of a vaccine used against a pneumonia-causing bacteria found that cases of severe pneumonia decreased by 35% among those children who had received the vaccine.

Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki (Enhertu, Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca) is a new treatment option for patients with HER2-positive breast cancer who have progressed after 2 or more prior regimens.

Practical tips to help keep patients safe.

The proposed rule would allow for the importation of certain drugs from Canada.

As 2019 draws to a close, let’s look back at some of the top pharmacy news stories of the year.

Pharmacists can play an integral role in transitions-of-care for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to prevent hospital readmissions.

Technology has long pushed the limits of the possible in pharmacy.

Offering immunizations is a smart business move, especially for independent pharmacies. 

Recent outbreaks in the United States are a reason to be concerned about vaccine misinformation getting to the public through social media. 

As participation in the 340B program becomes more of a political football especially in the upcoming 2020 election year, it is even more important to be mindful of access requirements and compliance tracking.

Every year, Drug Topics® asks pharmacists about their job experiences. These are the results from the 2019 annual pharmacy salary survey. 

20% subcutaneous immunoglobulin therapy.

A set of performance measures for older adults with type 2 diabetes at greater risk for hypoglycemia published by the Endocrine Society and Avalere Health.

A study examined influenza vaccination requirements for children who attend child care centers.

Officials with the FDA have approved a new indication and label expansion for icosapent ethyl (Vascepa, Amarin).

As hospital and health systems experienced nearly 20% growth in the specialty drug market in 2018, health systems continue to establish their own specialty pharmacies or expand their existing capabilities.

A report issued this week at the 2019 American Society of Health System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exposition from McKesson RxO detailed the major trends and challenges in health care ahead.

Approximately 1 in 8 women living in the United States will develop an invasive form of breast cancer at some point in her life

Various factors can affect a patient’s survival rate.

Two new best practices, a new classification, and 5 updated existing rules.

More than a year after announcing a pilot joint venture, Kroger and Walgreens have formed a group purchasing organization.

Awarded at the ASHP 2019 reception.

Takeaways from a roundtable at ASHP 2019.

Legislation aimed to do away with unfair direct and indirect renumeration (DIR) fees is moving forward.