Consumer campaigns draw attention to e-prescribing
SureScripts and the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association are both launching campaigns to boost the level of electronic prescribing.
Survey seeks to study how suffixes in drug names affect errors
The National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting & Prevention is conducting a survey about suffixes and drug names.
Healthcare top concern for voters
According to a recent survey from the Kaiser Familty Foundation, healthcare is a concern.
New clinic-and-pharmacy combination debuts in Florida
PDQ Care sets up a clinic and pharmacy in a shopping mall in Florida.
IMS forms health network with 10 leading researchers
IMS has partnered with leading figures in academia to form a research consortium in health care.
DEA proposes listing three steroids under Schedule III
Since three steroids have a high potential for drug abuse and trafficking, the Drug Enforcement Administration wants to classify them as Schedule III controlled substances.
Pharmacy owner could face 130 years in prison for Medicare fraud
A Miami pharmacy owner has been convicted of defrauding Medicare.
Actonel for osteoporosis cleared for use once per month
A new dosage form of once per month is now available for the osteoporosis drug Actonel.
Pharmacogenetics: Pharmacists should own it, not fear it
An expert contends that pharmacists should learn about pharmacogenetics and get into the field now
Comparative effectiveness idea is gaining support in Washington
Industry discussed their views on comparative effectiveness of healthcare treatments.
Biovail receives approval for Aplenzin for depression
Aplenzin is a new drug from Biovail Corp. that has been approved to treat depression in adults
SunHealth acquires Carmichael's Cashway Pharmacy for $24 million
The health-system SunHealth has bought the specialty pharmacy Carmichael's Cashway Pharmacy.
New Leapfrog tool helps hospitals assess their CPOE system
A new survey by Leapfrog Group will help hospitals reduce their prescribing errors.
Pharmacist files new appeal for failure to dispense sanctions
A Wisconsin pharmacist is appealing to the state supreme court over sanctions imposed by the pharmacy board for failure to dispense birth control pills.
New injection relieves symptoms of Crohn's disease
UCB's Cimzia has received Food & Drug Administration approval for treating Crohn's disease.
UnitedHealth and Medco to work together through 2012
Medco Health Solutions has signed an agreement to provide pharmacy benefit services to UnitedHealth until 2012.
Spine-health.com poll reveals Advil, Aleve most used for back pain relief
Spine-health.com's online poll shows that back pain sufferers use Advil, Aleve most.
Vyvanse approved to treat adults with ADHD
Shire plc's Vyvanse can now be treated not only among children but also adults.
Wal-Mart, Playtex to remove baby bottles containing BPA from store shelves
Wal-Mart and Playtex announce they are removing baby bottles containing bisphenol A (BPA) from store shelves.
Pharmacies and hospitals join in conservation for Earth Day
To help celebrate Earth Day, Novation rolls out a Web site featuring green products, while pharmacies collect unwanted medicine.
GAO says FDA's foreign drug inspections can be improved
In testimony before a House subcommittee, the Government Accountability Office identifies weaknesses in the Food & Drug Administration's foreign drug inspection program.
InfuScience is on the growth track
The infusion provider InfuScience has added two pharmacies in Florida
Medicine Man changes name to Medicine Shoppe
Ascendant Solutions has sold Medicine Man to Medicine Shoppe
Court rules PCMA can challenge PBM fiduciary disclosure law in D.C.
An appeals court in D.C. said a suit PCMA filed against a D.C. law can go ahead in a lower court.
PBMs must meet new rules on transparency, drug switching in Maryland
The Maryland legislature has passed five bills that regulate pharmacy benefit managers.
PhRMA: Louisiana is hotspot for cancer
A new report by the Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America finds that there are 750 cancer drugs in development.
Colesevelam now included in ACE/AACE guide as combination therapy for glycemic control
Bile sequestrant colesevelam now included in endocrinologist groups' diabetes guide.
Scholarship helps students get into pharmacy
The Margaret Stites Pre-Pharmacy Scholarship has chosen Dejan Landup as its 2007-2008 recipient.
Pittsburgh students conduct community outreach program to promote the safe use of OTCs
University of Pittsburgh school of pharmacy students train outpatients on how to use over-the-counter medications safely.
NACDS urges caution on federal pedigree legislation
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores opposes new legislation that would create a federal e-pedigree requirement for tracking and tracing pharmaceuticals.
