For the past two years, we’ve seen a dramatic spike in flu cases nationwide in late December and early January. Data from the government shows this year’s season is tracking right along the same lines, opening us up for the potential of another spike in cases. That’s why I’m recommending everyone get a flu vaccine now. They’re readily available at your pharmacy, physician’s office, or local health care center.
It will soon be much easier for Americans to safely dispose of unwanted medications. The U.S. Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) just announced rules allowing participating pharmacies, certain hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities to collect medication for proper disposal. The rules go into effect next month.
For the third consecutive year, St. Louis College of Pharmacy joins an elite group of colleges and universities named to The Chronicle of Higher Education’s 2014 Great Colleges to Work For.
Terry Seaton, Pharm.D., BCPS, was just named president-elect of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy after a national election by its members.
As both a mother and a pharmacist, Abby Yancey, Pharm.D., researched what was in her children's sunscreen. The results were surprising.
The National Consumers League just announced that the interprofessional team comprised of students from St. Louis College of Pharmacy, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, and Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College won a 2014 national Script Your Future Award. This is the second consecutive year a team of students from these schools has won the award.
St. Louis College of Pharmacy has selected Bruce Canaday, Pharm.D., to serve as the 15th dean of the School of Pharmacy in the College’s 150 year history, effective August 1, 2014.
The next nationwide medication disposal day is Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Pharmacist Clark Kebodeaux, assistant professor of pharmacy practice at St. Louis College of Pharmacy shares some practical tips for patients choosing an allergy medication.
Amy Tiemeier, Pharm.D., BCPS, associate professor of pharmacy practice at St. Louis College of Pharmacy suggests four easy resolutions for a healthier 2014.
A major construction project will soon be underway, which will transform the look of one of St. Louis’ oldest colleges. Very soon, a six-story academic building will rise on the campus of St. Louis College of Pharmacy.
Some of this year's flu vaccine will protect against four strains of the virus. There will also be vaccines which protect against three strains of the virus as well. This is the first year the four strain flu vaccine is available.
For the second straight year, St. Louis College of Pharmacy is named to the elite 'Great College to Work For' list by The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Team of pharmacists from St. Louis College of Pharmacy to begin a year-long relationship with Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Interview available before noon, May 21.
Team made up of students from St. Louis College of Pharmacy and Washington University in St. Louis.
St. Louis College of Pharmacy, the city of St. Louis, and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration collaborate to collect unwanted and expired medicine. This year, the result was more than 16,000 pounds collected.
Police say prescription medication is often a gateway to narcotics like heroin. Remove potentially harmful medication from your home this weekend.
Dennis K. Helling receives 2013 Remington Honor Medal from the American Pharmacists Association.
Drug Czar Gil Kerlikowske is set to release new information about teen drug use on Wednesday. There are steps every parent can take to keep potentially dangerous medications out of the wrong hands.
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