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Updated recommendations from the AAP provide guidance on treatment of ADHD in different age groups, and emphasize the importance of behavioral therapy.

The "robots vs. pharmacists" debate is reignited as Medco's chief questions community pharmacists' role in improving health outcomes.

Big changes to Medicare's ratings system mean more choices for patients as private plans compete for beneficiaries.

More children are relying on long-term controller medications to keep asthma in check, a new report finds.

Anticipating an increase in flu activity in the next few weeks, experts urge patients to get vaccinated as soon as possible.

A new study suggests that exercise can act as an alternative to relaxations and topiramate for the prevention of migraines.

A new study finds that changes in pain severity can predict subsequent severity of depression, and that worsening of depression can predict pain severity.

Medicare Part B's competitive bidding program for diabetes supplies gives mail-order and large chain pharmacies an unfair advantage, critics say.

When insomnia begins to negatively impact a patient's quality of life, pharmacists can explain the nonpharmalogic and pharmalogic treatment options.

Telephone-based care enables pharmacists to reach more patients and take on a larger role in diabetes management.

Community pharmacists posses a keen sense of responsibility that shows itself in real action during a crisis and commitment to the people they serve.

At NCPA's 113th Annual Convention & Trade Exposition, industry leaders zeroed in on the obstacles and opportunities facing independent pharmacy.

Pharmacist-provided services are critical to delivering high-quality, cost-effective care, decision makers said in opening remarks at NCPA's annual meeting.

South Dakota State University student pharmacists are working to improve medication adherence through the 'Script Your Future' campaign.

Researchers cite 'astronomical costs' associated with prescribing of brand name statins when generic alternatives were available.

Flu shot campaigns can help change the image of the community pharmacy image into one of a community health center. Are you taking advantage?

A new study finds that patients taking long-acting opioids are more than 3 times as likely to develop pneumonia.

The grants are designed to foster the creation or expansion of a patient-focused residency program in which faculty will oversee pharmacy students.