OIG proposes new requirements for nursing homes to meet
The Office of Inspector General has issued a new guide listing standards nursing facilities must comply with.
More consumers say they are not filling their prescriptions due to the recession
A QualityHealth.com survey of more than 10,000 Americans found that many have cut back on their health spending due to the recession.
Treximet, a sumatriptan and naproxen combination treatment, approved for migraine
GlaxoSmithKline gets FDA nod for combination migraine treatment
New data on progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy with Tysabri
New data show no new cases of PML in Tysabri patients
CDC criticized for lack of leadership in curbing hospital infections
The Government Accountability Office urged Health & Human Services to prioritize practice recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention in order to prevent hospital infections.
AMCP's formulary resource used widely by health plans
A survey of health plans has found that many are familiar with and make use of a formulary resource from the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Implements Aggressive Generic Medication Campaign
Medication Dedication waives copayment generic drugs that a number of illnesses and encourages members to take prescription drugs as directed.
CMS admits error over Part D low-income benchmark
In a follow-up to a final rule about Medicare Part D's low-income benchmark, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said it made some mathematical errors.
NACDS supports H.R. 5267 to clarify taxation of out-of-state businesses
NACDS supports legislation to clarify taxation of out-of-state businesses.
Express Scripts Study finds consumers' average prescription drug copay drops as generic use grows
Express Scripts Drug Trend Report finds that the average prescription copay has dropped as generic use has gone up.
USP helping FDA with testing for heparin contamination
The Food & Drug Administration has asked the United States Pharmacopeia to develop more sensitive tests to detect contamination in heparin products.
Nasal spray for allergies to launch next month
Alcon has received approval for a nasal spray for allergic rhinitis called Patanase.
Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy launches new HIV/AIDS Web site
New Walgreens site provices information about HIV/AIDS, including signs, symptoms, treatment, and medication management.
Medicine Shoppe International celebrates 100th pharmacy offering diabetes care
Medicine Shoppe and Medicap Pharmacy now have 100 stores offering specialized care for diabetes patients.
NACDS, NCPA ask CMS to withdraw multisource drug rule
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association criticize the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' interim final rule on multiple-source drugs.
Wanted: More geriatric caregivers, says IOM report
A new Institute of Medicine report warns that we need to train all our health professionals in geriatrics in preparation for the aging of our population.
CMS proposes new quality measures hospitals must meet
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has proposed new preventable conditions for which they won't pay hospitals and new reporting requirements for quality measures.
Rx to OTC drug switches making a comeback
Rx to OTC drug switches are forecast to increase in the coming years, according to a new study by Kalorama.
WellPoint's HealthCore subsidiary to build Safety Sentinel System in collaboration with FDA and others
WellPoint's HealthCore subsidiary is building a drug safety system called Safety Sentinel System in collaboration with FDA and top academic institutions.
New report warns of link between insurance fraud and drug diversion
The Coalition Against Insurance Fraud has issued a report about the harmful effects of insurance fraud and what actions can be taken to prevent it from occurring.
Lexiscan approved as new cardiac stress test agent
Regadenoson receives FDA approval as first A2A adenosine receptor agonist for myocardial perfusion imaging.
Pharmacy Alliance focuses on workplace issues
New organization seeks to improve dignity, self-respect & integrity for pharmacy employees by focusing on improving workplace conditions.
Out-of-pocket expenses to rise in 2009 for Medicare Part D
Medicare Part D beneficiaries will see a 7.5% increase in costs in 2009.
PML in CellCept users leads to early warning
FDA issues an early warning of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy associated with mycophenolate mofetil and mycophenolic acid.
Neupro patches recalled due to crystallization
Schwarz Pharma recalls rotigotine transdermal system after crystals form in patch.
Joint Commission to hospitals: Take steps to prevent pediatric drug errors
The Joint Commission has issued some specific recommendations to hospitals in an effort to protect kids from drug errors.
Criteria to be met for insulin pump coverage
What are the criteria necessary for insulin pump coverage? Here are some clues.
Insmed selected to complete Congressional questionnaire on establishing follow-on biologics regulatory pathway
Insmed has received a questionnaire from House of Representatives' Subcommittee on Health on develdoping legislation to establish a follow-on biologics regulatory pathway.
Armed with certain strengths, Indian generic companies are on a Tear
The growth of Indian generic companies.
Exclusive survey of R.Ph.s reveals their hopes, fears about generics
This article for the generic supplement highlights findings of an exclusive survey conducted by Advanstar for Drug Topics.
