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It took the sustained efforts of a few dedicated individuals to persuade the U.S. Postal Service to create a postage stamp honoring pharmacists. To commemorate some of those men and their work, reader John W. Owen, Sr., RPh, speaks up

While not too many bench pharmacists get a lunch hour, creative solutions are still possible. In theory, anyway

Effective communication is the keystone of pharmacy ethics in daily practice

Data from the RE-MEDY trial suggest that Pradaxa is as effective as warfarin for long-term, extended antithrombotic therapy in patients who have already received at least three months of anticoagulation for VTE

The popular guide by Harold Silverman, PhD, is now available as an app for iPhones, iPods, and iPads

Built-in timer notes when bottle was last opened

Shenandoah University, RxAlly, RealCME, and Kerr Drug to collaborate under Pfizer grant

Associations issues results of Medication Management in Care Transitions project

Drug Topics readers weigh in (04-15-2013)

Topical products for pain relief

New Rx, generics, OTC, and devices

The increase in utilization of generic drugs is driving costs down, while the increase in specialty pharmacy utilization is driving costs up, according to the 2013 CVS Caremark annual Insights Report.

Will FDA classify hydrocodone as Schedule III, Schedule II, or somewhere in between?

Guideline-directed medical therapy for heart failure (HF) is highly cost-effective and able to produce significant health gains for individuals with mild to moderate disease, according a study published April 2 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

First new NVP approval in 50 years brings back 30-year-old drug

Ruling clears obstacles judge said were politically influenced

The IMS report tracked impact of care on Managed Medicaid beneficiaries in Kentucky, New Jersey, New York, and Ohio since 2011 in three therapeutic areas: antipsychotics, diabetes agents, and respiratory medications

NCPA responds to CMS' final call letter for 2014 PDPs

First winners of the "Pharmacy Is Right for Me Student Innovation Challenge" are announced

The third edition of APhA's pocket reference is now available

The third edition of "Peripheral Brain for the Pharmacist" is now available

While some aspects of pharmacy practice may drive you up a wall, there are customers who will make any day just a bit better

It's called the criminal justice system. There may be another term for it. A shorter one.