AstraZeneca's Purple Plus members offered savings on Nexium
AstraZeneca launches Nexium savings program for Purple Plus members
NACDS, NCPA slap CMS with suit over AMP
NACDS and NCPA sue to block implementation of the average manufacturer price rule set to take effect in January.
Health professionals think Part D has hurt long-term care patients
A new survey of four health disciplines reveals that they think Medicare Part D has hurt the care provided in long-term care facilities.
Survey says: Seniors satisfied with Medicare Rx benefit
Seniors are satisfied with Medicare Part D drug benefit.
Many drugs in works to inhibit drug-resistant strains of MRSA
Reinforcements on way to fight infectious diseases.
Rite Aid is target of protest by unions
Union protest targets Rite Aid.
BIO issues white paper on comparative effectiveness
In a new paper, the Biotechnology Industry Organization reveals it has reservations about the use of comparative effectiveness in reviewing products.
Humana exempts members from co-pay for preferred generics
Humana announced that, starting in January, members in its Medicare drug plans don't have to pay a co-pay for Tier 1 generics.
CVS pharmacists help patients manage diabetes
CVS pharmacists help diabetes patients.
Marketing of aprotinin halted until FDA can evaluate safety
Bayer suspends worldwide marketing of antifibrolytic Trasylol.
FDA asks for recall of dietary supplements for men
FDA requests recall of True Man Sexual Energy, Energy Max dietary supplements.
Dietary supplement adverse event reporting rules effective Dec. 22
Adverse event reporting rules for dietary supplements effective Dec. 22.
California fire victims get help accessing prescription medicines
PPA helps California fire victims access prescription medicines.
FDA, NIH, CHPA to hold adolescent OTC drug use workshop
FDA announces public workshop on OTC drug use among adolescents.
New Jersey insists pharmacists have duty to dispense
New Jersey law requires pharmacists to dispense all medications, including birth control and emergency contraception.
FDA forms Risk Communication Advisory Committee
FDA names 15 members for its new Risk Communication Advisory Committee.
Eight pharmacies to distribute pulmonary hypertension drug
Eight pharmacies chosen as Letairis distributors
More than $300,000 worth of drugs, supplements seized by marshals
U.S. Marshals seize more than $300,000 worth of drugs and dietary supplements
NACDS supports Dextromethorphan Abuse Reduction Act of 2007
NACDS applauds Dextromethorphan Abuse Reduction Act of 2007
NACDS is one of top places to work in associations, nonprofits
NACDS ranks as one of top places to work among associations and nonprofits.
ACEIs involve more dry cough than ARBs
An Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality comparison of two classes of antihypertensives has found that both work equally well at managing hypertension, but ACE inhibitors are linked to more dry cough than angiotensin receptor blockers.
NCPDP unveils NPI database
The National Council for Prescription Drug Programs updated its HCIdea on-line database to include NPI numbers.
Home hygiene helps tame MRSA
Home hygience can help tame MRSA, according to health care providers.
Despite our many controls, U.S. still susceptible to counterfeiting, warns expert
Roger Williams, CEO of United States Pharmacopeia, believes that our systems to prevent contaminated drugs from slipping into our country are not strong enough.
Whose job is medication reconciliaton anyway?
Pharmacists should own up to the job of medication reconciliation since they are the most knowledgeable of all health professionals on this subject.
New Products, November 5, 2007
New drugs, generics, dosages and indications
Standard prescription labels gain interest
Participants at a recent roundtable meeting, including government and industry representatives, agreed to move forward with creating a forum on standardizing prescription medication labels.
Pharmacists at risk
Pharmacists must learn how to ensure their own safety with pharmacies a common target for theft.
Three pharmacists nab award for their strong Alzheimer's care
Three pharmacists are the proud recipients of Eisai's hhc (human health care) Pharmacist Recognition Award.
MTM billing codes approved
The Pharmacist Services Technical Advisory Coalition has received approval for permanent mediation therapy management service CPT codes.
