Community/Retail

Ludy L. Underwood, Cardinal Health sales manager for retail/alternative care, pharmaceutical division, talks about how Cardinal Health's Generation Rx program raises awareness of prescription drug abuse.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted to include GARDASIL9 (Human Papillomavirus 9-valent Vaccine, Recombinant) in the recommendations for use of HPV vaccines.

Rinku A. Patel, PharmD, RPh, founder and CEO of KloudScript, talks about how retail processes have to change when adding specialty pharmacy services.

Lisa Faast, PharmD, pharmacy business specialist and member of Pharmacy Development Services, talks about how pharmacists can use their expertise to overcome negative stereotypes surrounding compounding.

Marc C. Thompson, executive coach and best-selling author, talks about how engaged employees support the pharmacy's business aims and how it can develop new business avenues.

Four states are reporting recent progress on preventing pseudoephedrine diversion after implementing a real-time, stop-sale tracking system.

Lisa Faast, PharmD, pharmacy business specialist and member of Pharmacy Development Services, talks about factors that can influence adding compounding services to pharmacy operations.

Even short-term treatment with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs is associated with significant increases in bleeding and cardiovascular event risk in patients receiving antithrombotic therapy after a heart attack.

Although believed to be distinct, different psychiatric disorders may produce similar loss of gray matter in the brain.

Americans are fortunate to have abundant food sources, but the flip side is the country's obesity epidemic.

GPhA applauds the bipartisan reintroduction of the Food and Drug Administration Safety Over Sequestration Act.

Urging recognition of pharmacists as health care providers under Medicare Part B, NACDS cited that retail pharmacies are often the most readily accessible health care provider.

A study conducted by MD Analytics found 94% of pharmacists across the nation approve of DripDrop as a treatment for dehydration.

A patient's hospital readmission likelihood relies more heavily on community factors than care at discharge, according to a study published in Health Services Research.

Is it possible for Twitter to predict a community's level of heart disease?

The National Community Pharmacists Association has written lawmakers to provide pharmacists' feedback and recommendations to improve so-called "lock-in pharmacy" provisions within H.R. 1021.

The American Society for Consultant Pharmacists has announced it will host a discussion for all stakeholders in long-term care.

Marc C. Thompson, executive coach and best-selling author, talks about how engaged employees can help pharmacists' overall goal of providing patient care and keep patients returning to the pharmacy.

Rinku A. Patel, PharmD, RPh, founder and CEO of KloudScript, talks about hurdles for pharmacists who are looking to add specialty services.

Lisa Faast, PharmD, pharmacy business specialist and member of Pharmacy Development Services, talks about how compounding can further the pharmacist's status as a trusted expert in the community.

Sanofi has announced the FDA approval of its insulin glargine injection (Toujeo), a once-daily long-acting basal insulin, for the improvement of glycemic control in adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Five pharmacy schools received kudos from the CEO of the American Pharmacists Association for earning the highest rates of participation in the Pharmacists Provide Care Campaign.

Rinku A. Patel, PharmD, RPh, founder and CEO of KloudScript, talks about advantages that a specialty pharmacy program in the community pharmacy space offers for traditional community operations.

Anytime I wrap up a run, I always have that "one with the Universe" feeling.

The FDA today approved ceftazidime-avibactam, an antibacterial drug for patients with complicated intra-abdominal infections, in combination with metronidazole, and complicated urinary tract infections.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today reported that nearly half a million Clostridium difficile infections occurred in a single year, highlighting a critical need for improved antibiotic use.

Simple physical activity such as moving around the house can have a substantial effect on seniors' cardiovascular health.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries recently announced that the FDA has accepted for review a New Drug Application for its investigational formulation of extended-release hydrocodone bitartrate with abuse-deterrent properties.

Marc C. Thompson, executive coach and best-selling author, talks about how pharmacists can incorporate engagement strategies into their busy schedules.