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Obama Administration Reduces Prescription Drug Shortages

President Obama will issue an Executive Order directing the FDA and Department of Justice to take action to help further reduce and prevent drug shortages, protect consumers, and prevent price gouging.

ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting Preview

ASHP invites you to beautiful New Orleans for their 2011 Midyear Clinical Meeting Dec. 4-8, the largest gathering of pharmacists in the world. Here's a sneak preview of the event, with more info to come soon.

Rubber Ducks Find New Home in Pediatrics

Pharmacy collects over 200 ducks to be donated to pediatrics.

Klonopin Possibly the Most Dangerous Prescription Drug

Just how dangerous is it and what effects can it have?

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Financial Burden of Prescription Drugs Is Dropping

According to a new RAND Corporation study, out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs has declined.

Feb 13, 2012 in Features

Computerized Prescriptions Minimize Errors

According to a study that tracked medication errors in two Australian hospitals, an estimated 1 in 7 hospitalized patients suffers some form of error in care.

Feb 13, 2012 in Features

College Sells ‘Morning After’ Pills in Vending Machine

With approval from the student government, Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania installed a unique vending machine in its Etter Health Center.

Feb 13, 2012 in Features

Marijuana use Declining, Prescription Drug Abuse Rising

A recent U.S. government study has revealed a decrease in the use of marijuana and cocaine, in every generation since the 1960s, along with a large increase in the abuse of prescription medication by young people.

Jan 31, 2012 in Features

New Depression Drugs Offer Hope for Tough Cases

A new drug is generating a lot of buzz among researchers who study depression.

Jan 31, 2012 in Features

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