New study offers clues on which Rx vial brand is the best
A study comparing different brands of drug vials uncovers which one offers most protection against light and moisture.
Belmont's pharmacy school poised for full ACPE approval
Belmont University's School of Pharmacy (BUSOP) celebrates ACPE approval for first class to begin in August.
The top 200 drugs used in hospitals in 2007
Here is a listing of the top 200 drugs used in hospitals in 2007
Lexiscan stress agent now available
Radionuclide imaging agent Lexiscan is now commercially available.
DEA proposes rule to allow e-prescribing for narcotics
A proposed rule by the DEA allows e-prescribing of controlled substances as long as standards are met.
New book by R.Ph. teaches moms how to soothe colicky babies
A pharmacist has written a book for moms who are struggling with colicky babies.
Mississippi pharmacists foil Medicaid rule on generic drugs
A court rules that Mississippi was wrong in issuing a final rule that would have curtailed reimbursement to pharmacists for generic drugs.
Beware of nurses who work around bar coding
A new study by Pennsylvania researchers finds that 31 problems cause nurses to work around bar codes.
Is your patient getting his Oxycontin filled elsewhere?
Pharmacists play a pivotal role in identifying patients with an abuse problem.
New document clarifies confusion over hormone therapy for women
A new position statement from NAMS provides the latest science on the risks and benefits of hormone therapy for postmenopausal women.
Durezol approved to relieve pain and inflammation after ophthalmic surgery
FDA has cleared a new steroid to treat patients after ocular surgery.
Pharmacy associations praise House of Representatives vote to pass H.R. 6331
The leading pharmacy industry associations applauded the House of Representatives for voting to pass H.R. 6331.
HIV drug Aptivus gains new indication approval for kids
Boehringer Ingelheim's Aptivus can now be used to treat HIV-infected pediatric patients.
Rite Aid to pay N.J. penalty for selling expired goods
Rite Aid has agreed to pay up to $650,000 to settle charges that it sold expired and incorrectly priced items.
FDA issues proposed rule on OTC drug ingredients
FDA has issued a proposed rule, stating that certain ingredients in OTC drug products are not generally recognized as safe and effective or are misbranded.
PrandiMet approved to treat Type 2 diabetes
PrandiMet is a combination drug that encompasses Prandin and metformin to treat Type 2 diabetes.
Red Cross Pharmacy offers drug discounts through CareCard
Red Cross Pharmacy launches drug discounts through CareCard.
Study finds generic drugs own 63% of Medicare Part D market
A new study reveals that generic drugs now comprise 63% of the Medicare Part D market.
NCPA launches aggressive membership campaign
The National Community Pharmacists Association is starting a new effort to encourage every independent pharmacy owner to join the organization and become actively involved.
FDA expands the indication for Velcade for multiple myeloma patients.
Survey seeks to estimate number of drug take-back programs
A survey has been prepared to get a fix on how many drug take-back programs there are in this country.
NABP awards DMEPOS accreditation to Publix Super Markets
NABP has awarded DMEPOS accreditation to Publix Super Markets.
FDA approves Avodart with tamsulosin to treat enlarged prostate
Avodart can now be used in combination with tamsulosin to treat enlarged prostate.
Ombudsmen for DMEPOS competitive bidding program available to assist providers
CMS announced that the ombudsmen for the DMEPOS competitive bidding program are available to assist providers.
Pharmacies must comply with disability rules or they may be sued
CPhA has warned pharmacies that their stores must have aisles that are wide enough for wheelchair bound patients to go through or they risk being sued.
NCPA applauds bills designed to delay and fix DMEPOS bidding program
NCPA issues statement of support for two bills that will help community pharmacies with CMS' competitive bidding system.
Take Care Health Systems offers shingles vaccine nationwide
The vaccine will be available in Walgreens stores nationwide.
UnitedHealth Group loosens drug refill rules for flood-ravaged members
Members can obtain an early refill if it is on file at a participating pharmacy.
E-pedigree to cost $100K, according to CCPA study
Pharmacy groups argue that implementing e-pedigree could cost more than $100,000 for pharmacies to implement.
Cargo theft is big business with drugs a major target
Cargo theft is a huge enterprise and pharmaceuticals are one of the top targets, an FBI supervisory agent told the annual meeting of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy.
