Drug Topics OTC Cold, Cough, and Flu Survey, December, 2007
Shields to head Artomick
William Shields, named CEO of Artomick, a medication management and technology company.
FDA warns of musculoskeletal pain with bisphosphonates
FDA issues warning for bisphosphonates.
Part D drug prices keep on rising
According to Consumers Union, drug prices rose at 75% of the Medicare Part D prescription drug plans.
CMS proposes to reduce premiums for low-income Medicare patients
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposes a rule to reduce premiums for low-income subsidized patients.
Insulet Corp., DexCom partner for glucose monitoring
Insulet, DexCom announce development agreement for glucose monitoring.
PhRMA, EMHS launch pilot to improve access to drugs in Maine
EMHS, PhRMA partner to improve access to medicine in eastern Maine.
Home Diagnostics, Rite Aid sign agreement for blood glucose monitoring system
Home Diagnostics signs exclusive co-brand agreement with Rite Aid.
FDA's toll-free number for reporting adverse events gets NACDS' nod
NACDS supports FDA toll- free number for reporting adverse events requirement.
NACDS Foundation awards $140,000 in grants for community pharmacy
NACDS Foundation awards $140,000 in grants to community pharmacy.
Chains blame weather, economy for soft December sales
Major drugstore chains report weak December sales.
Two more studies show EPO drugs not safe for cancer patients
FDA releases new study findings for ESA use in cancer patients.
MTM heats up in Ohio
Medication therapy management opportunities expand in Ohio.
NACDS Foundation awards over $120,000 in scholarships
NACDS Foundation increases pharmacy student scholarships.
States look to strengthen prescription monitoring programs
Florida and Wyoming officials explore real-time monitoring of prescription medications.
Drug Topics survey: R.Ph.s give thumbs down to Mevacor OTC
Drug Topics' poll finds pharmacists against Mevacor going OTC.
Poor patients miss out on drug samples
Prescription drug samples rarely go to poor and uninsured according to Harvard study.
Ferring expands HEART program for cash-paying fertility patients
Ferring fertility program expanded
FDA requires new toll-free number for reporting adverse events
New rule requires pharmacies to provide patients with a toll-free number to report adverse events.
Drug Topics launches time capsule for future pharmacists
Massachusetts college receives $2 million donation from alumnus
Pharmacist donates $2 million to Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
FDA to consumers: Don't take supplements for ED, sexual enhancement
FDA issues warning on supplements marketed for ED, sexual enhancement
Judge blocks Maine law barring use of Rx information for marketing
A judge has ruled that a Maine law barring prescribing information from being used for marketing is unconstitutional
New ADA guide gives equal weight to low-carb, low-fat dieting
New ADA recommendations state weight-loss plans are equally effective
DEA revokes Tenn. pharmacy's registration as of Feb. 1
The lack of accountability in controlled substance recordkeeping has prompted the Drug Enforcement Administration to revoke a Medicine Shoppe pharmacy's registration as of Feb 1.
Blood volume expander gets FDA nod
Voluven is approved for blood loss
NACDS' studies on maximizing front-end sales are available online
NACDS offers Web access to two studies on improving front-end sales
Bill to restrict access to DHEA introduced
Legislation introduced to restrict access to DHEA
