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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.

Nicolette Mathey, PharmD, creative solutions specialist for Pharmacy Development Services, talks about why offering bedside care is advantageous to pharmacists.

Marc C. Thompson, executive coach and best-selling author, talks about what the biggest mistakes are that pharmacy owners can make regarding employee engagement.

Nicolette Mathey, PharmD, creative solutions specialist for Pharmacy Development Services, talks about factors to consider when developing bedside delivery programs.

Lisa Faast, PharmD, pharmacy business specialist and member of Pharmacy Development Services, talks about how the FDA's Compounding Advisory Committee will affect the daily practice of compounding pharmacists.

Walgreens' firing of a pharmacist who refused to administer flu vaccines on moral grounds was within the pharmacy giant's rights, according to a federal judge.

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores expressed support for the Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission's recognition of preserving pharmacy access and choice for TRICARE patients.

The FDA issued an emergency use authorization for an antigen rapid test (ReEBOV/Corgenix) to detect Ebola Zaire virus.

Lilly and Incyte have recently announced positive results from the second phase 3 study of their investigational drug baricitinib, a potential treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.

A bacterial precursor to meningitis has been blamed for the death of a University of Oregon (UO) student, and now a University of California, Davis, (UC Davis) student is recuperating in the hospital from the same type of infection.

Breast-fed babies are typically exposed to less arsenic than babies who are fed formula.

Campbell University College of Pharmacy offers students the right tools to become successful pharmacists, Dean Michael L. Adams, PharmD, PhD, told Pharmacy Times.

The risk of heart attack is 8.5 times higher in the 2 hours following bursts of intense anger, suggests research from the University of Sydney.

Pharmacy robberies are far from rare.