Two Congressional bills support right of community pharmacists to negotiate with PBMs
July 15th 2011The National Community Pharmacists Association expects U.S. legislators to get behind 2 new bills that would allow independent pharmacists to negotiate insurance contracts with pharmacy benefit managers.
Summer self-care products help keep eyes bright and ears sharp
July 15th 2011Outdoor sports, a day at the beach, backyard sunbathing, and gardening all can leave eyes exposed to a steady onslaught of dust, wind, sand, pollution and the sun's rays. For first aid and maintenance, new products offer relief.
Pharmacy data-mining: Physicians, independent pharmacists sound off
July 15th 2011As expected, the U.S. Supreme Court recently struck down a landmark case that would have prohibited data-mining companies from selling physicians' prescribing information to pharmaceutical manufacturers for use in marketing. Still some independent pharmacists say they are not in favor of the practice.
Criteria updated in diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease
July 15th 2011According to new guidelines, researchers at the Alzheimer's Association and the National Institute of Aging of the National Institutes of Health have categorized AD into 3 different stages: preclinical, mild cognitive impairment, and Alzheimer's dementia.
Small study shows benefit of warfarin for cluster headaches
July 15th 2011Chronic cluster headaches are debilitating for patients who experience them. A recent study concluded that low-intensity anticoagulation with warfarin was associated with significantly higher incidence of remission and less headache impact on patients' lives.
Elderly cancer patients at risk for adverse drug reactions, interactions
July 13th 2011Polypharmacy is becoming a greater risk factor for elderly cancer patients, resulting in an increased risk of adverse drug reactions and drug interactions, according to a recent study published in The Lancet Oncology.
Drug shortages have huge impact on health systems, Congress told
July 13th 2011According to a briefing presented to Congress on Tuesday, drug shortages are having an enormous impact on the nation's health systems through delayed treatment, less effective drug treatments provided to patients, and increased drug costs.
Duane Reade opens flagship store on Wall Street
July 12th 2011Duane Reade?s new flagship store on Wall Street in New York City features sushi chefs and a new connection to Walgreens? pharmacy network. The Duane Reade store signals a prototype for future Duane Reade stores. Duane Reade is owned by Walgreens and has more than 250 stores in the New York City region.