CA Drug Pricing Bill Set to Pass Despite Generic Concerns
A California bill aimed at curbing drug prices is about to be signed, despite concerns it will raise generic drug prices.
Generic Pricing Lawsuit Against CVS Dropped; Walgreens Suit Stands
CVS Health executives are pleased that a lawsuit alleging collusion with PBMS on generic drug costs has been withdrawn.
Walgreens Finalizes Rite Aid Purchase
After the failed merger, Walgreens gets go-ahead to purchase hundreds of Rite Aid stores.
Study Finds Reoccurrence of Adverse Events After Immunization is Relatively Low
Adverse events after vaccinations don’t usually recur after reimmunizations.
Babies Should Receive HepB Vaccine Immediately After Birth
First dose of HepB vaccine should be given in the first 24 hours to prevent infection.
Proper Med Disposal Is Even More Important Than You Think
A huge number of opioids go unused. So where do they go?
Rite Aid Launches Children’s Flu Shot Clinics
Rite Aid’s KidsCents will offer free flu shots to children.
How to Save $8.5 Million in Drug Costs
Hospital pharmacists and physicians saved millions on cardiovascular meds.
CVS Unveils New Vending Machines
The new machines will feature of variety of OTC meds and other products.
Pharmacists Should Have Plans in Place for Disasters
International pharmacy group says that pharmacists should create advance plans for major disasters.
Clinical Challenge: Treating Nasal Congestion with Concomitant Hypertension
In Clinical Challenge, we give you one case and two different expert opinions. You decide the best approach.
Pharmacists Can Help Reduce Repeat MIs
Nonadherence to treatment plans is a contributing factor in for many second myocardial infarctions.
PBMs Look to the Future
PBMs are evolving, but what will they be evolving into and will they be more transparent?
Neratinib for Early Stage Breast Cancer
Neratinib (Nerlynx) is an extended adjuvant treatment for patients with early stage HER2 positive breast cancer who are receiving trastuzumab therapy.
Limits on Opioid Prescriptions Gain Popularity
Opioid limits are gaining popularity, but do they actually work?
The Underappreciated Risks of Hospital IV Compounding
Technology can help reduce error rates in IV compounding.
Are You Keeping Your Patients' Digital Info Safe?
Ransomware and cybersecurity threats expose patients to risks.
Balancing Act: Dealing with Stress in the Pharmacy
It's no news that pharmacists are stressed, but how is it affecting job performance-and how do pharmacists cope?
Express Scripts’ New Formulary Favors Biosimilars, Cuts Opioids
Check out the latest changes to the Express Scripts formulary
“Check Your Meds Day” Is Coming
How one day could help your patients manage their meds.
The Top 7 Craziest Drugs in the Pipeline
Not all drugs are incredible-and sometimes even the incredible ones have weird origins.
Pharmacists Recognized for Cancer Screening Efforts
The FIP awards honored two international pharmacy associations for their recent campaigns.
Rivaroxaban Shown to Cut Risk of Cardiovascular Events
Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, Janssen/ Bayer) has been found to significantly reduce the risk of strokes and heart attacks in patients with artery disease.
FDA Sends Warning Letter to EpiPen Manufacturer
EpiPen manufacturer is accused of lax investigation into problems.
Patient and Physician Education Boosts Anticoagulant Adherence Rates
Education about anticoagulants helped boost adherence rates and led to a small decrease in stroke risk.
FDA Recommends Separate Dosing for Kayexalate
Sodium polystyrene sulfonate interferes with many oral drugs and should be dosed separately.
Most U.S. Hospitals Use EHRs, CPOE Systems
The use of health IT has exploded in the last decade, and that means better health care.
FDA Warning on Keytruda
After trials halted, FDA issues warning on off-label use of the drug.
Leukemia Drug Approved-For the Second Time
After Mylotarg was taken voluntarily taken off the market, the FDA is giving it a second chance.
New York City Bans Pharmacy Tobacco Sales
The city's decision is the latest move against tobacco in pharmacies.