New drug approval addresses two cardiovascular risk factors
Daiichi Sankyo's Welchol, formerly approved to lower LDL-C, has been cleared to reduce blood glucose levels in Type 2 diabetics
Pharmacy groups nab funds to establish diabetes programs
Employer coalition offers pharmacy groups funding to set up diabetes programs
AM2 PAT recalls all lots of heparin and saline flushes
There is a nationwide recall of certain heparin and saline flushes
New estimates of VTE risk added to Ortho Evra PI
Information on VTE risk added to prescribing information for Ortho Evra
Humira receives FDA approval for psoriasis
Adalimumab approved for psoriasis
Survey says: Americans lack knowledge about nutrition, multivitamins
Survey reveals Americans are uneducated about nutrition, multivitamins
NACDS finds shift in Rx drug spending post Medicare Part D
NACDS economist finds Medicare Part D caused shift in Rx drug spending
Walgreens to acquire 20 drugstores from Farmacia El Amal
Walgreens to acquire 20 drugstores from Puerto Rico pharmacy chain Farmacia El Amal
NACDS hails bill that preserves military's access to community pharmacies
NACDS applauds bill that allows military families to choose community pharmacy
CMS received over 6,300 bids from DME suppliers in first round of bidding
Over 6,300 DME suppliers participated in first round of competitive bidding
Genzyme picks Diplomat for its Renagel program
Medicare Part D patients who cannot afford to pay for Renagel can apply for assistance through a Genzyme program administered by Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy
Two online pharmacies get in trouble with the law
To settle a suit filed by New Jersey authorities, two online pharmacies must pay a fee and stop dispensing drugs to state residents
FDA: OTC cough and cold products should not be used in those under two
Do not use OTC cough and cold products among infants and children under two years of age
FDA: User fee for review of DTC ads for drugs is mothballed
FDA's user fee program for review of DTC TV ads for Rx drug, biologic products will not be implemented
Bill would ban cigarette sales in N.Y. supermarkets with pharmacies
Bill seeks to prohibit cigarette sales in New York supermarkets with pharmacies
Roche responds to Schering's IDEAL trial results
Roche gives perspective on IDEAL results
Deaths lead to FDA public advisory on EDTA mix-up
FDA issues advisory on edetate disodium
Survey: Supplement use higher among Republicans than Democrats
Republicans are more likely to used vitamin supplement than Democrats
Flu shots available at Kmart Pharmacy for $10 in most stores
Kmart Pharmacy lowers flu shot price in most stores to $10
Publix expands its free antibiotic program
Publix adds another product to its free antibiotic program
Drug for African Americans meets with resistance
NitroMed retrenches due to soft sales of its BiDil for African Americans
No difference between simvastatin and Vytorin ENHANCE trial shows
Study results show no difference between simvastatin and Vytorin
Tysabri for Crohn's disease granted approval with restrictions
Natalizumab approved for Crohn's Disease
Duane Reade reports executive management changes
Duane Reade makes executive management changes
GSK establishes Web site for flu vaccine orders
Health professionals can electronically order GSK's flu vaccine in advance to avoid shortages
Two pharmacy schools announce new programs
Purdue and Massachusetts colleges obtain grants for new programs
NCPA reacts to OIG report on how much Medicare Part D is paying pharmacies
NCPA responds to OIG report on Medicare Part D and pharmacy reimbursement
In-store health clinics approved by Massachusetts Public Health Council
Massachusetts Public Health Council approves in-store health clinics.
ACIP releases updated 2008 immunization schedule
ACIP updates its immunization schedule, 2008
Hy-Vee launches new program for generic drugs
Hy-Vee unveils new generic drug program.
