CVS/pharmacy makes it easy for consumers to track spending with HSAs and FSAs
CVS/pharmacy has installed a new system that provides consumers with receipts that track their spending with FSAs and HSAs.
Midwest flooding not negatively impacting Iowa pharmacies
The Iowa Pharmacy Association says that everything is fine after severe flooding hits midwest.
Launch of generic version of Lipitor may be delayed
Pfizer hopes to stave off the genericization of Lipitor by a year via a deal with Ranbaxy.
NACDS hopes to get AMP fix in Medicare reform bill
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is encouraging Republican Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa to include a fix for the Medicaid average manufacturer price rule.
Joint Commission isssues 2009 National Patient Safety Goals for hospitals
Hospitals must meet new standards the Joint Commission has set up for 2009.
Kerr Drug, KDI, HealthTrans to provide pharmacy benefits plan
Kerr Drug, KDI Health Solutions, and HealthTrans are joining to provide a unique pharmacy benefits plan to North Carolina employers.
MTMPath takes on rhinitis diagnosis
A medication therapy management software system has added a new tool to diagnose rhinitis.
Stull named dean for South Carolina-based Presbyterian College pharmacy school
Presbyterian College of South Carolina has named Richard Stull as the dean for its pharmacy school that is slated to open in 2010.
Allergan's Trivaris approved to treat retinal diseases
Allergan, Trivaris, retinal diseases, vision loss, ocular
New boxed warning required for antipsychotic labels
Increased mortality risk warning necessary for off-label use of antipsychotics.
Cymbalta (duloxetine) received FDA approval for fibromyalgia
Depression drug Cymbalta approved for treating fibromyalgia pain.
Senate resolution calls on FDA to reverse its policy on estriol
The U.S. Senate, following in the footsteps of the House, has introduced a resolution urging FDA to lift its restrictions on the use of estriol in bioidentical hormone preparation.
FDA warns individuals, companies to stop selling fake cancer 'cures'
FDA is warning consumers and companies to stop selling treatments that purport to cure cancer.
Requip XL approved by FDA
FDA approves extended-release formulation of ropinirole for Parkinson's disease.
NACDS praises House Bill to reform DMEPOS competitive bidding
NACDS supports introduction of House Bill H.R. 6252 to reform DMEPOS competitive bidding.
Ethex recalls additional lots of morphine tablets
Ethex has voluntarily recalled additional lots of morphine tablets since they may be oversized.
OIG report: FDA review of generic ANDAs comes up short
OIG has released a report on FDA's generic drug review process.
Humana loosens its drug refill rules following natural disasters
Humana members in areas affected by flooding or fires can get their refills filled earlier than usual.
Medicare to speed up low-income subsidy eligilibity claims
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will speed up its processing of low-income subsidy eligibility claims processing.
Safeway launches generic drug discount program in Eastern U.S. and Chicago area
Safewy has launched a $4 generic prescription drug discount program in eastern U.S. and Chicago areas.
Express Scripts to purchase workers' comp business
Medical Services Co. has agreed to sell its workers' comp business to Express Scripts.
White paper explains how to prepare for Joint Commission environment of care survey
Pharmacy directors can consult a new white paper to learn how to prepare for a Joint Commission survey on environment of care.
Key Senate bill fails to make it to the floor
NCPA issued a statement regarding the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008.
Investigators find expired medications at drug stores in New York
An investigation by Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has found expired products at many New York drugstores.
Congressional committee chair calls for action against hospital infections
Sen. Henry Waxman holds a hearing on what can be done to curb hospital infections
Safer therapeutic options emerging for atrial fibrillation
This special report takes a look at the atrial fibrillation drugs in the pipeline.
Oral treatment reduces multiple sclerosis flare-ups
The AAN annual meeting in Chicago, researchers reported advances in treatments for a variety of neurological diseases
Relistor relieves constipation of palliative care patients on opioids
Patients who are taking opioids to relieve their severe pain and who are constipated can now use the new drug Relistor.
Viewpoint: Should a pharmacist admit fault after a dispensing error?
The author has mixed feelings about whether pharmacists should apologize to patients after they make a drug error.
Pharmacists lose in final ESRD rule
A final rule from CMS makes no requirements for a pharmacist to be part of the dialysis team, creating concern among hospital pharmacists.