More hospital pharmacies are going high tech
ASHP study finds that hospitals and health-system pharmacies are adopting technologies, but systems integration is lagging behind.
FDA warns that many denture cleansers may produce serious allergic reactions
FDA notifies dental healthcare professionals of serious allergic reactions in users of denture cleansers.
Parata onePAC takes unit dosing to the next level
Parata's onePAC system allows pharmacists to create customized daily dosing packets for patients.
Pharmacy franchisor moves close to NCPA headquarters
The pharmacy franchisor CARE Pharmacies has moved from Arlington to Alexandria, Va., where the National Community Pharmacists Association is based.
GAO: Part D plan sponsors can improve their drug coverage performance
A new Government Accountability Office report concludes that some Medicare Part D drug plan sponsors are dragging their feet when notifying beneficiaries of their drug coverage decisions.
Drugs and healthcare spending to double in next 10 years
A new report, published in Health Affairs, projects that both healthcare and prescription drug spending will double in the next decade.
NACDS retains government affairs consulting services of Downey McGrath Group
NACDS taps Downey McGrath Group government affairs consulting services firm.
Computerized physician order entry starting to take off
Once languishing, computerized physician order entry is being installed in a growing number of hospitals, according to a new KLAS report.
New guide for osteoporosis addresses minorities
National Osteoporosis Foundation releases new clinician?s guide.
Public health groups want FDA to regulate tobacco products
A new report by several health organizations urge Congress to grant the Food & Drug Administration the authority to regulate the tobacco industry.
APhA, NACDS Foundation to offer new MTM model
NACDS Foundation, APhA to launch MTM Service Model Version 2.0 APhA, NACDS Foundation to offer new MTM model.
Clinical pharmacists advance into all areas of medical treatment
The role of hospital pharmacists has changed as they continue to advanced into all areas of medical treatment.
Top 200 OTC/HBC brands in 2007
A listing of the top 200 over-the-counter and health and beauty brands for 2007.
CDC releases findings from first emergency preparedness assessment
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention releases a report about state preparedness for emergencies.
Mail-order pharmacies take larger percentage of prescriptions dispensed
More Americans are getting their prescription drugs from mail-order pharmacies.
Oklahoma bill would protect pharmacies from PBM audits
Oklahoma considers bill aimed at protecting pharmacies during audits.
Public Health Bureau gets new name, focus
Public Health Service Bureau expands offerings and changes name to Ramsell Public Health Rx
Free mammography services available from Duane Reade in East Harlem, N.Y.
Duane Reade to offer free mammograms in Harlem, New York.
First DataBank to support medication error prevention organizations
First DataBank to support Families Launching Action Against Medication Errors and the Josie King Foundation to reduce medication errors.
Bush proposes cost-saving changes to Medicare Part D
The Bush administration proposes increasing Medicare Part D premiums for wealthier beneficiaries and other cost-saving changes.
Catalyst Rx announces Generic Advantage Plan
Catalyst Rx launches Generic Advantage Plan.
Multiple manufacturers recall leaky fentanyl patches
Transdermal fentanyl recalled by various manufacturers.
MMWR report says majority of influenza A (H3N2) cases resistant to vaccine
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention issues influenza activity report.
FDA proposes reprint practice guidance for unapproved uses of drugs and medical devices
The Food & Drug Administration proposes guidance for off-label use information.
Drug vials to be increasingly replaced by prefilled syringes
A Greystone Associates report concludes that prefilled syringes will become increasingly popular and will replace many drug vials.
Support for universal healthcare rising among pharmacists
The California Pharmacists Association backs universal health insurance plan.
HHS lacks IT strategy, says GAO
GAO finds that the Department of Health & Human Services lacks a national health information technology strategy.
Medco pushes e-prescribing in new pilot
Medco is starting a Medicare Part D e-prescribing pilot program.
Incorrect NPI, Medicare forms may slow reimbursement
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urges providers to check that NPI and Medicare Fee for Service applications are accurate to ensure timely reimbursement.
