FDA Shuts Down Fake Pharmacies
A worldwide operation shuts down hundreds of illegal websites. The FDA announced that it has taken on hundreds of illegal websites selling prescription medications, including opioids, antibiotics, and...
View ArticleHow Pharmacists Can Fight Antimicrobial Resistance
A pharmacy organization says all health-providers need to help prevent and fight antimicrobial resistance. Antimicrobial resistance is quickly becoming a major global problem, and it’s up to...
View ArticleThe Latest 10 Novel FDA Drug Approvals
What you need to know about the latest new medications. The FDA is having a busy 2017. In 2016, they approved only 22 novel drugs. It’s only the end of September and they’ve already approved 34.
View ArticleThe Other Side of Opioid Limits
Proponents argue that limits reduce the risk of addiction, but are they keeping pharmacists from caring for their patients? As the opioid crisis worsens, pharmacies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and...
View ArticleCVS Aims to Simplify Med Management
The new ScriptPath Prescription Schedule system is expected to help patients and pharmacists. CVS has unveiled ScriptPath, a new prescription system aimed at helping patients manage complex medication...
View ArticlePost-Approval Studies Aren’t Being Conducted
A study finds that a significant number of FDA-mandated studies are unfinished. The FDA is increasingly intent on approving drugs quickly and is relying on post-approval studies for many drugs to...
View ArticleSupplement Recalled, Contained Dangerous Additives
Kiriko is recalling all lots of its dietary supplement.
View ArticleCalifornia Passes Controversial Drug Pricing Bill
Governor Jerry Brown signed the bill, but will it actually lower drug costs?
View Article11 of the Weirdest Medical Facts Ever Believed
From the Drug Topics archives, one of most popular features in our history returns.
View ArticleHow Analytics Can Help Pharmacists Reduce Readmissions
Pharmacists can help patients—but only the ones they have time to reach.
View ArticleISMP Issues Alert, Urges Pharmacist Intervention
Diabetes patients are making fatal errors with their insulin pens—pharmacists can help.
View ArticleCVS Partners with New Anthem PBM
The chain has entered into a 5-year agreement with Anthem’s IngenioRx.
View ArticleGSK Launches More Effective Shingles Vaccine
Will Shingrix become the new go-to shingles vaccine?
View Article$417 Million Award from Lawsuit Dropped
A judge tossed an award given to a woman claiming baby powder caused ovarian cancer.
View ArticleTwo Companies Announce Drug Recalls
Two companies have issued recalls on their products.
View ArticleMcKesson Supports Opioid Limits
Another large company pledges its support for helping to fight the opioid epidemic.
View ArticleTop 5 Spookiest Things Pharmacists Face
It’s Halloween, which means it’s time to take a close look at the creepiest things affecting pharmacies.
View ArticleCVS Launches New PBM Pharmacy Network, NCPA Responds
The new network will feature thousands of independents, but NCPA has reservations.
View ArticleAcetaminophen Use in Pregnancy Linked to ADHD
Prenatal exposure to the common medication was linked to an increased risk of ADHD.
View Article10 Vintage Ads Show How Pharmacy Has Changed
Pharmacy has changed a lot in the last 70 years, and these old ads prove it.
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