Physician dispensing supplier makes an acquisition
The Redi Rx point-of-care dispensing business unit of Diversified Healthcare Services was purchased.
AMCP surveys members on their opinions about the association
Among the questions asked is how important do you think AMCP's advocacy objectives are?
DEA takes action against illicit manufacture of fentanyl
The Drug Enforcement Administration has issued a final rule in the July 25 Federal Register.
More than 500 hospitals are participating in Entereg program
Enrolling enables these facilities to dispense Entereg.
Docs and R.Ph.s are No. 1 source of referrals to patient assistance programs
Other contributing factors include advertising, Web sites, community programs, and family/friends.
CVS unveils new and improved Web site for consumers
Consumers must register to take advantage of site's perks.
Cardinal Health introduces health-care products, pharmacy management tools
Company unveiled its offerings at its 19th annual retail business conference this week in Orlando.
Fla. pharmacist putting his mortar and pestles up for sale
The collectibles date from the 18th and 19th centuries.
New product called better way to obtain diagnostic images
Product may decrease risk of certain medication errors that may be caused by manually filling syringes.
Wolters Kluwer and Nielsen to provide new data on consumers' Rx buying behavior
Alliance is designed to enable more effective product messages.
Express Scripts trims workers' compensation drug spending by use of generics
Findings are covered in Express Scripts' 2007 Workers' Compensation Drug Trend Report.
Aetna sets up Web site to provide formulary information for R.Ph.s
Pharmacists will need to register to use site.
Teva to buy Barr to form bigger generic powerhouse
The purchase price is $7.6 billion.
Mercer survey finds that pharmacists' salaries are on the rise
The largest pay increase (8.1%) has been for pharmacy team managers.
CDC issues vaccination recommendations for new influenza season
ACIP now calls for all children (aged five to 18 years) to be vaccinated annually.
Omnicare swallows specialty pharmacy
Terms weren't disclosed.
CMS to adjust DMEPOS claims amounts and revise accreditation requirements
CMS plans to begin processing all claims no later than July 28.
New service strives to boost patient adherence to their drug regimen
Service features range from a pharmacist-staffed call center to medication reminders.
Good Neighbor Pharmacy to offer business coaching to pharmacists
Coaching is part of the pharmacy's new franchising program.
FDA panel: Diabetes drug standards need upgrade
Panel seeks agency's involvement in requiring diabetes drug manufacturers to conduct long-term studies on their products.
FDA retracts hold on alvimopan
However, partner in drug development deal may be backing out.
DEA rule enables physicians to electronically prescribe drugs
Rule also incorporates security controls for physicians and pharmacists.
Consumers trim prescription spend
State of economy and out-of-pocket health care costs are contributing factors to cutbacks.
Avastin combined with sunitinib malate linked to microangiopathic hemolytic anemia cases
Avastin is not approved nor recommended for use in combination with sunitinib malate.
College of Notre Dame of Maryland to launch pharmacy school in 2009
Pharmacy school will be first to be established on the campus of a U.S. women's college.
FDA recalls two lots of drug to treat hyperkalemia
A sample of one affected lot tested positive for a strain of yeast.
Concordia's new pharmacy school appoints deans
Former state representative is named executive dean.
Drug companies form start-up for drug discovery
Merck, Pfizer and Eli Lilly forge partnership.
NACDS presses Congress to alter stance on pro-pharmacy act
NACDS president issues position statement.
MAP Pharmaceuticals launches Phase 3 trial for migraine patients
The primary efficacy endpoints will be pain relief, and diminished nausea, photophobia, and phonophobia.
