Community Practice

New technology uses smartphones to collect compliance data from medication packages and sends alerts to healthcare providers

Pennsylvania creates system to share medical data across various information technology platforms for better reporting and to prevent medical errors

Duke University Hospital implements a new system to prevent dosing errors on medications

The California board of pharmacy has decided to postpone its electronic pedigree rule that was expected to go into effectin January 2009

CVS Pharmacy has a mentoring program designed to attract new pharmacists to the chain and to keep mature workers.

Kodak Traceless system provides new tool to combat counterfeit prescription drugs

This article reveals the industry's reaction to CMS' announcement of DMEPOS prices for round one of competitive bidding.

This article discusses why probiotics are becoming popular to treat inflammatory bowel disease as well as to stay healthy.

Toxicologists discuss whether OTC cough and cold remedies are safe for children to take.

This article previews new OTCs for relief of poison ivy and poison sumac.

States vary in their laws regarding whether pharmacists can dispense when they receive a prescription ordered by the physician for himself or his family members

Ilisa Bernsteain, FDA's director of pharmacy affairs talks to Drug Topics about a variety of pharmacy issues, including e-pedigree, REMS plans, risk management plans and other issus.

Employers look to pharmacists to improve employees' chronic care to reduce healthcare costs and improve health.

Pharmacists can find tools online to help them prepare for community presentations

John Gans' announcement that he's stepping down from the position of CEO of the American Pharmacists Association stole the show at the organization's latest annual meeting

Using research from several sources, the authors have compiled a table listing the drugs that are sensitive to light and moisture

Patients with chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura may soon have new treatment options.

A new guide spells out how to treat pregnant women with asthma without hurting the mother and fetus

Traditional beta-blockers may no longer be the best choice for initial treatment of hypertension but vasodilatory beta-blockers show promise.

New treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia approved by FDA

The Joint Commission issues a sentinel event alert to warn hospitals about drug errors involving kids

This installment of letters covers pharmacist salaries, drug samples, and Drug Topics' contest winners.

The FDA approves simulant prodrug for treatment of adult ADHD

Amitiza has gained a new indication-to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation in women.

Wyeth gets regulatory nod for constipation drug

The largest California independent living center, two pharmacies, and two Medi-Cal recipients sued Medi-Cal to set aside plans to cut reimbursement

A new nasal spray has been approved to help seasonal allergy sufferers.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issues a final rule clarifying its position on the inclusion of insulin and exclusion of erectile dysfunction medications in the Medicare Part D program.

NACDS has come out against new federal e-pedigree legislation, while NCPA and HIDA support it

NCPA and the NACDS have amended their average manufacturer price lawsuit to include CMS' interim final rule on multiple-source drugs