Community/Retail

CVS and Rite Aid are taking steps to ensure non–English speaking New Yorkers have their drug instructions translated into their primary language.

The JUPITER study ended more than 2 years early after an "unequivocal benefit of rosuvastatin" was determined among individuals with normal cholesterol levels but elevated levels of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein.

Too many Americans still smoke, and stress from current economic woes is making quitting even harder. Today’s Great American Smokeout marks a good time for pharmacists to step up those antismoking efforts.

The National Community Pharmacists Association continues to offer educational opportunities for pharmacists, as well as seek their input on issues impacting the practice of pharmacy.

Survey reveals that more than half of US chronically ill adults skip care. Respondents cite cost and medical errors.

Clinvest was approached by one of the largest pharmaceutical companies to "create and manage a [Mental Efficiency and Workload Test] for 500 subjects in a migraine trial occurring in 50 sites across the United States." This will be the first time cognitive processing time will be tested in a major migraine study.

As a trusted and reliable health care professional, pharmacists can help improve health care in the communities they serve.

Americans rank effectiveness, safety, and confidence high when it comes to choosing OTC medicines, according to a Nielsen survey.

The National Community Pharmacists Association continues to offer educational opportunities for pharmacists, as well as seek their input on issues impacting the practice of pharmacy.

A new project will help 100,000 pharmacists and students across the country learn more about the fast-growing field of pharmacogenomics.

The government has found that new cases of diabetes rose by more than 90% among adults over the last 10 years; helping patients prevent and manage this disease is a top priority for pharmacists.

GlaxoSmithKline has issued a statement in response to Public Citizen's petition to the FDA on the safety of Avandia.

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.