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A new survey shows that patients want more information and their doctors' approval before being asked to exchange one prescription for another.

Congress approves legislation to stop controlled substances from being sold online without a valid prescription.

A Washington, DC–based research firm finds that low-income beneficiaries will have fewer drug plan options next year.

As modified labels for oral OTC pediatric cough and cold medicines begin hitting pharmacy shelves, pharmacists are in a unique position to educate parents and caregivers on potential treatment options for this class of medicines.

American Pharmacists Month recognizes the integral role pharmacists play in the health care of patients.

Crime rings that target pharmacies would face federal penalties under bills now pending in Congress.

Clinicians, regulators, and patients have an opportunity to offer input before the PCAB revises its standards and principles.

Study finds patients' adherence to cholesterol-reducing medications is influenced by the number of authorized refills per prescription.

The FDA's new system for quarterly reporting of potential drug safety issues to the public is now available

Efforts are under way to bring patients resources to help avoid medication errors.

For help responding to patient inquiries about MRSA, the CDC has launched a major new information campaign to help protect against these infections.

New York residents now have the option of getting flu and pneumonia shots from their pharmacists.

As 2008 moves into its final quarter, pharmacists may encounter some of their patients forgoing needed Rxs because they are caught in Medicare's Part D coverage gap.

The new edition of Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach is a recommended reference book for pharmacists.

Health officials are concerned about a spike in measles cases imported from abroad among patients who did not get vaccinated.

OTC cough and cold medicines for children will be the focus of an upcoming FDA special hearing.

In an effort to clear up any confusion and provide context on the FDA's alert for the diabetes drug Byetta, the companies marketing the medication recently held a conference call.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD), which includes coronary artery disease (CAD), hypertension, stroke, and other CVDs, continues to be the leading cause of mortality among both men and women. For women, however, increasing awareness and understanding of how CVD affects them remains a challenge.

Medicare will pay bonuses to providers who use e-prescribing, a move expected to reduce medication errors and save millions in costs due to adverse drug events.

CVS' acquisition of Longs Drug Stores will bring their total operations to approximately 6800 drugstores in 41 states and the District of Columbia.

Nosocomial infections and hypoglycemia/hyperglycemia have been added to the agency's list of problems that should never occur and whose resolution will not be covered.

The CDC's 10-year survey shows rise in health care visits, but today's economic woes are making some Americans cut back on prescriptions and dosages to make their medications last longer.

The use of herbal supplements has increased in the last 10 to 15 years, and an estimated 25% of adults use one or more herbal supplements to treat a medical condition.

Merck & Co Inc's third bid

The San Francisco law banning the sale of tobacco products has pharmacies raising the question of fairness.

The overall number of Internet pharmacies has dropped in the past year, but the problem of obtaining controlled substances without a prescription is not going away.