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A Maine pharmacy tech has pleaded guilty to stealing drugs and falsifying records, after he was caught on camera taking handfuls of pills.

Researchers are calling for updated diabetes prevention guidelines that incorporate fetal experiences into the risk equation.

Contrary to the "mean girl" stereotype, adolescent male students manifest more relationally aggressive behavior than girls, according to new research from the University of Georgia.

Ross Dress for Less ® providing free CPR training resources to schools in need.

Kit Check applies technology to automate hospital pharmacy kit restocking, which increases efficiency and accuracy while cutting costs.

People with a high level of education who complain about memory lapses have a higher risk for stroke.

Obesity can deprive adults of nearly 20 years of healthy life and up to 8 years of life expectancy.

Merck's anti"PD-1 therapy Keytruda has demonstrated an overall response rate of 18.5% among patients with PD-L1 positive, advanced triple-negative breast cancer, one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer.

Eun Jeong Choi, a P4 student at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy at the University of the Sciences, recounts her most memorable moment from pharmacy school.

Josh Garcia, a P4 student at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy at the University of the Sciences, recounts his most memorable moment from pharmacy school.

Many psychotropic medications prescribed to patients with first-episode schizophrenia do not comply with current treatment guidelines.

PharMEDium Services, LLC today announced the launch of MEDGUARDâ„  designed to support patient safety and efficiency throughout the hospital. With MEDGUARD, clinicians will have an unprecedented level of confidence that any syringe medication from PharMEDium will remain unopened and sterile until they choose to break the cap seal.

Many people experience a slight quivering or racing heart at some point and usually give it little notice. But for those diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, that irregular heartbeat can be a serious condition that can increase the risk of stroke and needs medical attention.

The American Pharmacists Association Foundation today announced the election of Troy Trygstad, PharmD, MBA, PhD, re-election of Leonard Edloe, MDiv, PharmD, and appointment of Ed Hamilton, PharmD, FAPhA, to its Board of Directors for the 2015"2018 term. They will be officially installed during the APhA2015 Annual Meeting in San Diego, March 27-30, 2015.

Daniel Boulos, a P4 student at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy at the University of the Sciences, recounts his most memorable moment from pharmacy school.

Mylan Inc. announced the U.S. launch of its Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Orally Disintegrating Tablets, 10 mg, 15 mg, and 30 mg.

Although the proposed USP General Chapter is not anticipated to take effect for at least the next 2 years, an expert panel described how pharmacists can start preparing for the new standards in handling hazardous drugs.

The entry route of a virus changes how an insect host responds to it and eventually spreads the disease to humans.

A concerned Minnesota Department of Transportation employee noticed something was off when she saw a man slumped over in his truck on the side of the road.

Merck announced the appointment of Dr. Julie Gerberding, 59, as executive vice president for strategic communications, global public policy and population health, effective Dec. 15.

Celgene Corporation's study results of romidepsin in combination with cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone for the treatment of patients with peripheral T-cell lymphoma showed 51% of patients achieved a complete response, according to a Celgene press release.

Pharmacists will play key role in bringing biosimilar medications to US markets, both before the therapies receive FDA approval and after they become available.

The FDA today approved the human papillomavirus 9-valent vaccine recombinant for the prevention of 5 more types of HPV than the previously approved Gardasil.

Craig Cocchio, PharmD, BCPS, describes the advantages that social media outlets offer to health-system pharmacists.

Joseph Hill, MA, director of federal legislative affairs for ASHP, describes the regulatory issues currently affecting health-system pharmacists.

Craig Cocchio, PharmD, BCPS, explains how pharmacists have leveraged social media to improve patient care.

Joseph Hill, MA, director of federal legislative affairs for ASHP, details what health-system pharmacists can anticipate regarding provider status.

Craig Cocchio, PharmD, BCPS, details how pharmacists can incorporate social media into their practice.

Joseph Hill, MA, director of federal legislative affairs for ASHP, explains how provider status would impact health-system pharmacists' daily practice.

Craig Cocchio, PharmD, BCPS, describes the professional advantages that social media outlets offer to pharmacists.