When senators met nearly a decade ago to consider the dangers of pharmacies that mix or alter drugs with little federal oversight, health officials briefed them on some alarming findings about the safety and efficacy of drugs made by these compounding pharmacies.
Should pharmacies be required to translate drug labels for non-English speakers? The California State Board of Pharmacy is set to consider that issue in a July 31 meeting.
You don't have to import drugs just to save on them.
Despite a legal obligation to tell customers if the drug combinations they're on could be disastrous, a Chicago Tribune investigation found that more...
5 benefits of pharmacy compounding that show how it can boost your business and help your patients live a healthier and happier life.
Prescription opioids are creating an addiction that leads to abuse or dependency of heroin, a cheaper, widely available option.
Letter: Stuart Gale of Oxford Online Pharmacy says patients should look for the Care Quality Commission’s stamp of approval
Strategies include skipping doses and asking doctors for cheaper medication, says CDC.
Patients newly diagnosed with diabetes are less likely than experienced patients to follow treatment regimens, but using mail-service pharmacies can help boost adherence, according to a study published in the journal Diabetes Care.
By Angie Baldelomar People should be aware of the medications they take and the harmful interactions