Pain Management and Protecting Your License
Pharmacists have a responsibility to help control opioid misuse, but how do you prove that you’re doing everything right?
Making the Case for Regulated Marijuana
Pharmacists urged to support controls to the marijuana market but oppose criminalization.
Alka-Seltzer Plus Products Recalled
Affected Products Sold at Walgreens, CVS, Walmart, and Kroger Stores.
Hospital Pharmacists Struggle with Sterile Water for Injection Shortage
How one health system is coping is coping with the shortages.
Clearer Sigs Can Reduce Errors in E-Prescribing
Just like paper prescriptions, e-prescriptions still rely on clear communication.
Four Ways Pharmacists Are Fighting Opioid Abuse
Greater awareness of the dangers posed by prescription opioids is changing pharmacy practice.
A Pharmacist Makes the Case Against Legalizing Marijuana
The legalization of marijuana has consequences.
Pharmacy Community Reacts to Cigna/Express Scripts Deal
Critics point to reduced competition, higher costs.
2018 Novel Drug Approvals: The First Five
Signs point to a cooling on the FDA's fiery approval pace of 2017, but 2018 has already seen five novel drug approvals.
How to Manage Medication Risks
Managing the overall risk of medication therapy is more effective than simply managing drug-drug interactions.
Small Doses: March 2018 Edition
Easy-to-swallow news and studies for the busy pharmacist.
Shingrix Added to 2018 CDC Adult Immunization Schedule
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices now recommends use of Shingrix for adults aged 50 and over.
Transdermal Patch Treatment Options for Postherpetic Neuralgia
Lidocaine and capsaicin patches are effective for postherpetic neuralgia.
MS Drug Removal Leaves Patients with Fewer Options
Zinbryta was taken off the market, leaving many patients with poor options.
Five Tips for Surviving a 12-Hour Pharmacy Shift
It's something every pharmacist knows well-the long shift. Here's how to make it a little more bearable.
Why Drug Stores Should Fear Amazon's OTC Move
Amazon quietly rolled out a line of OTC products-and that should scare you.
Two Crucial Skills Pharmacists Will Need to Succeed in the Future
As robotics and other systems improve, the physical aspect of pharmacy dispensing is bound to change how pharmacists do their job.
Targeted Vaccination Can Stop Epidemics
A study of simulated epidemics has found that targeted vaccinations is more effective than a quarantine or taking no action at all.
Oregon Sends Home Students Lacking Immunizations
On “School Exclusion Day” in Oregon kids without the required vaccines are sent home.
First in Class Drug for Glaucoma: What Pharmacists Need to Know
Netarsudil opthalmis solution (Rhopressa, Aerie Pharmaceuticals), is approved by the FDA for treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
Pharmacy Settles Opioid Death Suit for $325,000
An independent pharmacy opted to settle a wrongful death lawsuit involving an opioid prescription.
The Top 5 Pharmacist Movies of All Time
Our list of the best pharmacists ever to appear on the silver screen.
Patients and Herbal Supplements
Your patients are using herbal products, but do you know enough about them?
Albertsons Set to Acquire Rite Aid
In a stock deal, Albertsons will buy the parts of Rite Aid that Walgreens didn't buy.
Urinary Incontinence: What Pharmacists Should Know
Up to 30% of the population is affected by the problem, this peer-reviewed article will give you the information you need.
Are More Blister Packs a Good Thing?
In an effort to combat opioids, the FDA is pushing blister packs-something pharmacy groups have been advocating for.
Nutraceuticals: New Opportunities for Pharmacists
Learning more about popular dietary supplements could further cement pharmacists’ position in the healthcare industry, helping them gain recognition as healthcare providers.
Top 5 Problem Dietary Supplements
When natural doesn't always mean safe, and reading labels doesn't necessarily protect consumers.
CMS Proposes Part D Opioid Limits, Pharmacy Reacts
Pharmacy groups are praising new Medicare Part D opioid limits.
New CEO for International Pharmacy Organization
Duggan named CEO at FIP