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.
New Verispan database lists top 10 retail clinics
Verispan's Healthcare List Division launches pharmacy/retail clinic database.
NACDS applauds South Carolina's proposed dispensing fee hike
NACDS applauds South Carolina's proposed dispensing fee increase.
Technology update: E-pedigree pace picks up
New information about e-pedigree, online tools, and e-prescriptions
New remedies just in time for cough and cold onslaught
Manufacturers are unleashing a slew of cough and cold over the counter items.
Want to be part owner of a chain? Consider an ESOP
Pharmacy graduates may want to consider joining chains that offer part ownership.
New electronic hub allows bidding on oncology drugs
OneOncology brings together oncology drug orders and wholesalers that can fulfill them.
