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At Butler University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, students are encouraged to be agents of change.

A compounding pharmacy in Newbern, Tennessee, and its co-owner have pleaded guilty to 1 misdemeanor criminal violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

Vitamin D supplements can reduce the severity and duration of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease flare-ups by more than 40%.

Joe Moose, PharmD, of Moose Pharmacy, discusses rising readmission rates among patients with acute coronary syndrome.

Pfizer's phase 3 study of its anaplastic lymphoma kinase inhibitor, crizotinib, provides good news for patients with ALK-positive advanced non-small cell lung cancer.

The OTC antacid is being investigated for its potenial to combat colon cancer.

Josh Garcia, a P4 student at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy at the University of the Sciences, discusses how students can impact the future of pharmacy.

Up to 60% of patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder cause harm to themselves at least once throughout their lifetimes, and at least 5% of them commit suicide. Nevertheless, few prospective studies have examined self-harm in BPD patients specifically.

Sanofi announced that Merial, its animal health company, is acquiring the Merck manufacturing facility in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico.

Pharmacists work hard all year to keep their patients healthy and safe, so why not surprise your favorite pharmacist with a fun, original holiday gift?

Primary care that includes mental health screenings and treatments that take into account a patient's language and cultural background can help address mental health care disparities among ethnic minorities.

In patients with Parkinson's disease, learning-related brain activity improves just as much with placebo as real treatment.

GSK has announced the winners of its second Discovery Fast Track Challenge - a program designed to combine the expertise of academic researchers with that of drug discovery scientists at GSK, to accelerate the search for new medicines.

Pharmacy does not often lend itself to discussions of music and poetry, but a new podcast called The Life Apotheque does just that.

Donna S. Barsky, DPh, RPh, CDE, of Texas Star Pharmacy, discusses how to demonstrate that pharmacists are important members to the health care team.

The McKesson Pharmacy Optimization team has identified the top five trends that will impact the healthcare system and health system pharmacies in 2015.

Joe Moose, PharmD, of Moose Pharmacy, discusses the unique challenges to adherence that acute coronary syndrome patients face.

A man who stole a doctor's notepad to write himself prescriptions is facing 52 charges, including identity theft and forgery.

Retailer's cook book features recipes with ingredients frequently found on food pantry shelves

The FDA today approved ruxolitinib to treat patients with polycythemia vera, a chronic type of bone marrow disease.

Labeling information about using medicines while pregnant or breast-feeding is getting an upgrade, after the FDA published a final rule, setting a new standard.

The FDA granted a tentative approval for 2 dosages of abacavir/lamivudine tablets for oral suspension to treat HIV-1 infection in pediatric patients, according to a Mylan, Inc, press release.

Vitamin D may have a regulative role in seasonal affective disorder development.

Significant research progress occurred in 2014, offering new leads that are driving efforts to stop MS, restore function lost, and end MS forever. Here is a brief summary of the research highlights reflecting the Society's commitment to pursue promising opportunities wherever they exist, while focusing on three priority areas: progressive MS, nervous system repair, and wellness/lifestyle, which have been singled out under each research goal below when applicable.

The American Heart Association applauded a new report,"The Emerging Global Health Crisis, Non-Communicable Diseases in Low- and Middle-Income Countries," and called on the global community to take immediate action.

Medication synchronization programs, which allow pharmacists to coordinate a patient's medications to be refilled at the same time each month, are improving adherence rates and helping pharmacies in the Milwaukee area to improve workflow.

A CT scan of the brain within 24 hours of a mild, non-disabling stroke can predict when patients will be at the highest risk of another stroke or when symptoms may worsen.

CPR may seem to be a basic skill for healthcare providers but research has shown that psychomotor skills related to resuscitation can decay within just three to six months " far before the two-year standard when basic and advanced life support skills are currently evaluated. The 2013 AHA Consensus Statement, "Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Quality: Improving Cardiac Resuscitation Outcomes Both Inside and Outside the Hospital" states that poor-quality CPR leads to poor patient outcomes creating a "preventable harm" to the patient.

"GPhA applauds FDA for taking helpful steps to address, and hopefully limit, scenarios in which some brand drug companies misuse Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies programs to thwart competition from more affordable generic drugs. The ongoing abuse of REMS and REMS-like programs costs the American health system and its patients $5.4 billion annually, according to a study conducted by Matrix Global Advisors. Interestingly, as the United States market readies for biosimilars, this same study identifies $140 million in lost savings that would occur for every $1 billion in biologics sales.

ASHP has named Daniel J. Cobaugh, Pharm.D., DABAT, FAACT, as the new Assistant Vice President and Editor in Chief of AJHP effective January 1, 2015.