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Research demonstrates the need for tools and resources to support medication adherence and facilitate better communication between providers and patients.

The number of overdoses has tripled in the last decade, due to factors such as increased use of prescription pain meds for nonmedical reasons and growing sales.

If independents have any chance of survival, we need to get into the game ourselves and teach the public what they don't know about PBMs.

Among the actions supported by APhA is an outlined strategy and time frame for FDA to continue to discuss and gather public input on improving REMS programs.

Pharmacy students don't want a sugar-coated sales pitch for the profession, but they also don't want doom and gloom. They want honest and practical advice.

Adequate pain management is important, but in our zeal to do good, have we caused harm to too many patients?

Headache is one of the fastest growing causes of medical evacuations of military personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan, a new study says.

New research examined whether the association between chronic pain and suicidal ideation that exists in adults is also present in adolescents.

Isn't a bit hypocritical for a pharmacy college to accept funding from a company that is trying to decrease the number of pharmacists in the retail setting?

The blockbuster drug Lipitor is about to go over-the-counter, which can lead to the loss of billions of dollars. Will converting save the brand?

A model that integrates pharmacy services into clinics and medical homes can result in significant improvements in care while reducing overall health costs.

Sites like Facebook and YouTube can be powerful platforms--if the content provided compliments but doesn't replace advice from health care professionals.

Researchers investigated whether a weakened vaccine is behind high rates of flu-related complications and hospitalization in obese patients.

Ingredients in OTC thyroid supplements have few benefits and may cause dangerous side effects, experts say.

Physicians who speak a second language are likely to overrate their ability to communicate medical information, new research shows.

Most of the things that pharmacists are told will be devastating for the profession end up having limited impact. Will that hold true for the proposed merger?

As drug shortages continue to pose significant risks to patient health, President Obama is directing the FDA to take action.