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Community pharmacy, also known as retail pharmacy, is the most common type of pharmacy that allows the public access to their medications and advice about their health. Traditionally known as a chemist, it is the healthcare facility that is responsible for the provision of pharmaceutical service to a specific community group or region.

ProMedica, UT partner to build one of nation’s top academic medical centers in northwest Ohio

In just 10 years, this nation could have a shortage of between 46,000 and 90,000 physicians. This is according to a recent report released by the Association of American Medical Colleges. Major contributing factors include a growing and aging population, plus one-third of practicing physicians with plans to retire in the next decade. These shortages are expected to be particularly challenging for communities the size of Toledo competing with larger metropolitan areas to attract future doctors and caregivers.

27 May 2015

Toronto researchers design simple chip for faster, easier detection of antibiotic-resistant bacteria

We live in fear of 'superbugs': infectious bacteria that don't respond to treatment by antibiotics, and can turn a routine hospital stay into a nightmare. A 2015 Health Canada report estimates that superbugs have already cost Canadians $1 billion, and are a "serious and growing issue." Each year two million people in the U.S. contract antibiotic-resistant infections, and at least 23,000 people die as a direct result.

27 May 2015

UH pharmacy students receive awards for excellence in clinical skills, disease management

University of Houston pharmacy students wrapped up the spring semester with awards for excellence in professional service, clinical skills and disease management, earning kudos at the state level from the Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists.

22 May 2015

Pharmacy data ‘could reduce asthma treatment inequality’

Research has found that the ratio of dispensed asthma controller to rescue medication at community pharmacies is associated with the need for emergency asthma treatment in paediatric patients.

21 May 2015

Hope For Heroes Foundation forms national alliance with USA Medical Card

Hope For Heroes Foundation today announced the formation of a groundbreaking national alliance with USA Medical Card, a leading provider of free pharmacy discount cards. The new nationwide initiative benefiting Hope For Heroes will help fund programs that empower independence for our nation's disabled military veterans, police, firemen, and EMS professionals, and will help more people afford their prescriptions.

21 May 2015

CVS Health enters into definitive agreement to acquire Omnicare

CVS Health Corporation and Omnicare, Inc. announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement for CVS Health to acquire Omnicare, the leading provider of pharmacy services to long term care facilities, for $98.00 per share in cash, for a total enterprise value of approximately $12.7 billion, which includes approximately $2.3 billion in debt.

21 May 2015

MedVantx launches MedStart Formulary Connect program for health systems and ACOs

MedVantx, Inc., a leading provider of point-of-care medication access, adherence and direct-to-patient consumer engagement programs, today announced the Company's MedStart Formulary Connect program. This innovative program equips leading health systems and ACOs with new formulary management tools that are designed to build greater alignment and advance the traditional medication formulary program upstream in the value chain to the point of care.

19 May 2015

OSU researchers find promising approach to treating epithelial cancer

Researchers at Oregon State University are pursuing a new concept in treatment of epithelial cancer, especially head and neck cancer, by using two promising "analogs" of an old compound that was once studied as a potent anti-tumor agent, but long ago abandoned because it was too toxic.

19 May 2015

Elsevier's Green and Sustainable Chemistry Challenge opens for submissions on June 1, 2015

Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, has announced its first Green and Sustainable Chemistry Challenge.

18 May 2015

Sheffield scientists to showcase novel medical discoveries during International Clinical Trials Day

WORLD-leading researchers and scientists from Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust and the University of Sheffield will be giving people in Sheffield and beyond a unique insight into how they can contribute to groundbreaking medical discoveries during International Clinical Trials Day (Wednesday 20 May 2015).

15 May 2015

Combination of contraceptive and cholesterol-lowering drugs kills cancer cells in a new way

The combination of a cholesterol-lowering drug, Bezafibrate, and a contraceptive steroid, Medroxyprogesterone Acetate, could be an effective, non-toxic treatment for a range of cancers, researchers at the University of Birmingham have found.

15 May 2015

CARE Pharmacies, Aureus Health Services partner to improve patient care

CARE Pharmacies Cooperative, Inc., an influential and growing independent retail chain, and Aureus Health Services, Inc., a national specialty pharmacy and health services company and Portfolio Company of BelHealth Investment Partners, LLC, announced their partnership in a specialty pharmacy management services program.

14 May 2015

Gadusol compound can provide a systemic sunscreen to humans

Researchers have discovered why many animal species can spend their whole lives outdoors with no apparent concern about high levels of solar exposure: they make their own sunscreen.

14 May 2015

PCMA releases new ad campaign to highlight lower-cost preferred pharmacy plans in Medicare

The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association today released a new ad campaign – "We Love our Preferred Pharmacy Plan" – highlighting the popularity and convenience of lower cost preferred pharmacy plans in Medicare.

12 May 2015

Cardiff scientists develop novel anti-cancer stem cell compound

Cardiff University scientists have developed a novel anti-cancer stem cell agent capable of targeting aggressive tumour forming cells common to breast, pancreas, colon and prostate cancers.

7 May 2015

Researchers report novel approach to combat multidrug-resistant bacterial pathogens

With the threat of multidrug-resistant bacterial pathogens growing, new ideas to treat infections are sorely needed. Researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences report preliminary success testing an entirely novel approach -- tagging bacteria with a molecular "homing beacon" that attracts pre-existing antibodies to attack the pathogens.

7 May 2015

Rasmussen College announces launch of three new Health Sciences degree programs

Rasmussen College, a regionally accredited private college and Public Benefit Corporation, today announced the launch of three new Health Sciences programs: a Health and Wellness Bachelor's degree-completion program, Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate and Pharmacy Technician Certificate.

6 May 2015

UNC researchers use exosomes to deliver potent Parkinson's treatment directly to the brain

Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have used exosomes -- tiny bubbles of protein and fat produced naturally by cells -- to bypass the body's defenses and deliver a potent antioxidant directly to the brain to treat Parkinson's disease.

5 May 2015

Study shows how pharmacies may play important role in reducing asthma-related illness

A new study shows how pharmacies might collaborate with physicians and families to reduce asthma-related illness.

4 May 2015

UI orthopedics researchers working on injectable, bioactive gel that can repair cartilage damage

Knee injuries are the bane of athletes everywhere, from professionals and college stars to weekend warriors. Current surgical options for repairing damaged cartilage caused by knee injuries are costly, can have complications, and often are not very effective in the long run. Even after surgery, cartilage degeneration can progress leading to painful arthritis.

29 Apr 2015

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ProMedica, UT partner to build one of nation’s top academic medical centers in northwest Ohio

Toronto researchers design simple chip for faster, easier detection of antibiotic-resistant bacteria

UH pharmacy students receive awards for excellence in clinical skills, disease management

Pharmacy data ‘could reduce asthma treatment inequality’

Hope For Heroes Foundation forms national alliance with USA Medical Card

CVS Health enters into definitive agreement to acquire Omnicare

MedVantx launches MedStart Formulary Connect program for health systems and ACOs

OSU researchers find promising approach to treating epithelial cancer

Elsevier's Green and Sustainable Chemistry Challenge opens for submissions on June 1, 2015

Sheffield scientists to showcase novel medical discoveries during International Clinical Trials Day

Combination of contraceptive and cholesterol-lowering drugs kills cancer cells in a new way

CARE Pharmacies, Aureus Health Services partner to improve patient care

Gadusol compound can provide a systemic sunscreen to humans

PCMA releases new ad campaign to highlight lower-cost preferred pharmacy plans in Medicare

Cardiff scientists develop novel anti-cancer stem cell compound

Researchers report novel approach to combat multidrug-resistant bacterial pathogens

Rasmussen College announces launch of three new Health Sciences degree programs

UNC researchers use exosomes to deliver potent Parkinson's treatment directly to the brain

Study shows how pharmacies may play important role in reducing asthma-related illness

UI orthopedics researchers working on injectable, bioactive gel that can repair cartilage damage

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