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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.

Joseph Hill, MA, director of federal legislative affairs for ASHP, describes the key issues that health-system pharmacists will face in 2015.

Craig Cocchio, PharmD, BCPS, explains how pharmacy educators can best incorporate social media into pharmacy instruction.

Fruth Pharmacy introduces a new program called "Gopher" to the community. Those who qualify for the program can receive free local delivery of prescriptions and other goods.

Joseph Hill, MA, director of federal legislative affairs for ASHP, describes the regulatory issues influencing health-system pharmacy.

Daniel C. Malone, RPh, PhD, FAMCP, defines drug interaction alert fatigue.

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

Daniel C. Malone, RPh, PhD, FAMCP, describes the methods pharmacists use to evaluate drug interaction alerts.

Daniel Boulos, a P4 student at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy at the University of the Sciences, discusses an important issue in pharmacy today.

Daniel C. Malone, RPh, PhD, FAMCP, offers suggestions for improving drug interaction alert presentation.

Eun Jeong Choi, a P4 student at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy at the University of the Sciences, discusses an important issue in pharmacy today.

Daniel C. Malone, RPh, PhD, FAMCP, a professor of pharmacy at the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy, explains how specificity improves drug interaction alerts.

Josh Garcia, a P4 student at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy at the University of the Sciences, discusses an important issue in pharmacy today.

Daniel C. Malone, RPh, PhD, FAMCP, details the process for developing a standardized set of drug interactions.

Daniel C. Malone, RPh, PhD, FAMCP, describes the factors that could improve drug interaction alert content.

For the fifth consecutive year, Publix Pharmacy is the highest-ranking pharmacy in overall satisfaction in the supermarket segment according to J.D. Power & Associate Satisfaction Survey.