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California Pharmacists Association joins other healthcare provider organizations in suit to halt Medi-Cal budget cuts.

A new pharmacy survey from Consumers Union found wide discrepancies in drug prices and a drop in patient consultations with pharmacists.

PharmaCentra is launching WellTouch First Fill to encourage patients to get their first prescription orders filled.

One lot of a mouthwash from Cardinal Health is being recalled due to bacterial contamination.

The National Community Pharmacists Association joins the United States Chamber of Commerce Global Intellectual Property Center to fight counterfeited and pirated prescription drugs.

Rite Aid is making technological changes to appeal to blind customers.

Wal-Mart has expanded its $4 generic offer to cover discounts for 90-day supplies and OTCs.

McKesson is settling allegations that it violated federal reporting provisions relating to its handling of controlled substances at six of its distribution centers.

In a settlement with the Connecticut attorney general, the Infectious Diseases Society of America agreed to evaluate its Lyme disease guidelines and use of antibiotics.

There has been an "explosion in interest" in pharmacy fraud and abuse (F&A) over the past few months.

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is life-defining. Those with this inherited blood disease never know when a crisis will disrupt their lives. They never know how long SCD is going to interfere with daily living. In many respects SCD determines an individual's quality of life, level of career success, personal finances, and perhaps even longevity-although over the past 30 years improved medical care has significantly improved the lifespan of individuals with SCD.

FDA alerts clinicians to serious infections associated with the use of Enbrel

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has issued an FAQ that explains about the use of a non-NPI for prescribers who are not covered entities.

In testimony before Congress, an NACDS executive argues that track and trace should not be required.

The 2008 WilsonRx Pharmacy Satisfaction Survey shows which pharmacies have the most satisfied customers.

GSK's fluticasone/salmeterol combination powder is apporved by FDA for reduction in COPD exacerbations.

Constipation drug lubiprostone is granted FDA approval for new indication.

The Natural Products Association announced a new standard and seal for natural personal care products.

A Drug Topics survey found that respondents think patients and pharmacists can curb the level of water pollution from drug waste.

The face of American pharmacy is young and female in the 21st century.

CVS Caremark and JVS announced the grand opening of the Boston Regional Learning Center to empower disadvantaged individuals.

There are 1,300 positions for pharmacists and others that FDA will be filling in the next few months.

North Carolina Association of Free Clinics and CommuniCare and several pharmaceutical firms have announced a pilot program to offer free prescription medications to the uninsured in North Carolina.

Lupin Pharmaceuticals announces manufacture of cefixime 400-mg tablets.

All strengths of Digitek digoxin tablets are recalled by Actavis Totowa.

SureScripts and the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association are both launching campaigns to boost the level of electronic prescribing.

The National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting & Prevention is conducting a survey about suffixes and drug names.

According to a recent survey from the Kaiser Familty Foundation, healthcare is a concern.

PDQ Care sets up a clinic and pharmacy in a shopping mall in Florida.

IMS has partnered with leading figures in academia to form a research consortium in health care.