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The District of Columbia passed a law requiring drug sales reps to be licensed, but did not ban data mining of doctor's prescribing practices.

A new Office of Inspector General report examines how much Medicare Part D is paying pharmacies for products and services.

A new report by the Boyd Co. finds that it's less costly to set up a mail-order pharmacy in Sioux Falls, S.D., than San Diego.

What OTCs do R.Ph.s recommend for cough & cold season?

Some pharmacists feel that record-keeping is unduly burdensome and the process has not reduced the production of methamphetamines.

Pharmacists must find creative ways to offer medication therapy management services and get paid for them.

Consultant pharmacists applaud CMS' guidelines on nursing home surveyors one year after State Operations Manual guidelines become effective.

Coverage of branded drugs, new indications, new formulations, new dosages, along with OTCs.

Drug Topics conducted an exclusive OTC survey for cough, cold and flu products.

Some believe it's not too late for community pharmacies to get into this field, which is growing by leaps and bounds.

At its 2008 midyear meeting, ASHP reemphasized its intent to push for the accreditatin of technician training programs and postgraduate training of residents.

Vaccines are not just for prevention, new ones are in development to treat diseases including malaria, HIV, and nicotine dependence.

Most Medicare providers and beneficiaries are unaware of the provision for comparative effectiveness research which is part of the Medicare Modernization Act. Politicians, policymakers, and manufacturers view it as a key initiative for the future of Medicare and beyond.

FDA is considering how to deal with the phaseout of chlorofluorocarbons from inhalers, which is only a year away.

Sapropterin approved for phenylketonuria treatment

New oral beta-blocker nebivolol approved by FDA

The Drug Topics time capsule was sealed the ASHP midyear meeting.

A Judge has issued an injunction halting the implementation of the new AMP payment formula for Medicaid.

CMS announces accreditation deadlines for Part B DMEPOS suppliers

Two technology companies have joined together to integrate hospital IT systems.

SAMHSA: 3.1 million young adults have abused OTC cough medicine in their lifetime.

A new report urges sales reps to focus on pharmacy directors, P&T members, and chief medical officers when pitching new products.

Missouri is considering legislation that will let trained psychologists prescribe medications.

Rite Aid to exit Las Vegas market.

Impotent men can now take Cialis on a daily basis.

NACDS, 90 organizations send letter to state Medicaid directors on tamper-resistant Rxs.

Chronic disease patients are more compliant when Rx co-payments decrease.

AAHomecare supports Medicare anti-fraud measures.

CMS announces second round of Medicare DMEPOS competitive bidding program.

FDA warns seven pharmacies that the claims they have made for their bioidentical hormones are unsupported.