Lauren Green

As 2008 moves into its final quarter, pharmacists may encounter some of their patients forgoing needed Rxs because they are caught in Medicare's Part D coverage gap.

Health officials are concerned about a spike in measles cases imported from abroad among patients who did not get vaccinated.

Medicare will pay bonuses to providers who use e-prescribing, a move expected to reduce medication errors and save millions in costs due to adverse drug events.

The CDC's 10-year survey shows rise in health care visits, but today's economic woes are making some Americans cut back on prescriptions and dosages to make their medications last longer.

The overall number of Internet pharmacies has dropped in the past year, but the problem of obtaining controlled substances without a prescription is not going away.

The American Academy of Pediatrics is now recommending cholesterol-reducing medications for high-risk kids.

The CDC looks to improve the nation's health through more proactive prevention and wellness policies.

The Bush administration settles class action lawsuit, pledging major improvements in the Medicare Part D prescription drug program.