Retail pharmacists can help smokers kick the habit

The percentage of Americans who are able to quit smoking has decreased over the past 2 decades, according to a new report, but retail pharmacists can play a key role in reversing that trend, one of the leaders of a team of tobacco researchers told Drug Topics. » More

Medical marijuana bill passes in Connecticut

Connecticut’s legislature passed a bill this weekend that would legalize the use of medical marijuana in the state. While several other states have similar laws, Connecticut is putting more restrictions on the dispensing of the drug. » More

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The impact of EHRs on pharmacy practice

E-prescribing, a paperless, real-time transmission of data, places pharmacists squarely within the healthcare technology team.

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Drug take-back initiative collects tons of waste

The Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day produced a record-breaking amount of unused medications. » More

US panel seen backing Pfizer's arthritis drug hope

Pfizer Inc's experimental rheumatoid arthritis drug goes before an advisory panel this week, a potential blockbuster medicine that would revive faith in the company's research if its benefits are deemed to outweigh its side effects. » More

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