Latebreakers: Adolescent use of Abilify granted approval
Aripiprazole is approved by FDA for schizophrenia in adolescents.
Latebreakers: NCPA, NACDS sue to stop AMP
NACDS and NCPA sue CMS to stop implementation of the average manufacturer price rule.
Outcomes and ASCP push MTM
Outcomes Pharmaceutical Health Care and the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists to jointly focus on increasing access to MTM services
FDA probes increased risk of death from cefepime
FDA warns of potential cefepime safety risk
Health Net investigated for denying coverage to poor kids
Health Net of Connecticut is being criticized for sending misleading electronic messages to pharmacists that improperly denied coverage for low-income children
CMS adds new on-line tool as open enrollment begins
CMS has introduced a new tool for comparing Medicare Part D drug plans, but critics contend that it is still a confusing process
NAPB awards VAWD certification to Reliance Wholesale
Reliance Wholesale receives VAWD certification from NABP
Answers to improved medication reconciliation lie with pharmacists
Two out of 10 hospital pharmacists know of incidents in which inadequate policies have led to patient harm, an exclusive Drug Topics survey concluded.
Bill would create center for comparative effectiveness
The idea of a major new center to support studies comparing drugs and other medical interventions in head-to-head research has gained surprising focus in health policy discussions.
Leukemia patients now have more options
Tasigna (nilotinib) received FDA approval for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in adult patients who are resistant to other therapies.
ACCP releases position paper on ethical interactions
ACCP's Public and Professional Affairs Committee presented its new position paper.
Clinical twisters: Considering combination concern
Concurrent use of duloxetine and eletriptan increases the risk of serotonin syndrome.
Improved phosphate binder approved for dialysis patients
The FDA has granted approval to a new form of sevelamer, a phosphate binder used to treat patients with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis.
NCCN updates head and neck cancers guide
Updated guidelines address tumors arising in the lip, oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx, glottic and supraglottic larynx, paranasal sinuses, nasopharynx, and salivary glands.
How R.Ph.s helped three hospitals win quality and safety awards
A prevailing operational relationship with his pharmacy department was a major factor in winning a prestigious safety and quality award.
New injectable antibiotic welcomed with open arms
Doribax (doripenem for injection), a broad spectrum antibiotic, was recently approved by the FDA for the treatment of complicated intra-abdominal and complicated urinary tract infections.
Infection rates, patient stays drop with new medical device
Hospitals concerned about their infection rates may want to consider the use of a new pain relief device that potentially offers a two-pronged benefit – the reduction of pain and surgical site infections.
Hospital improves patient safety with automatic drug distribution system
Hospital reduces medical errors with automatic drug dispensing/distribution system.
Letters to the editor: November 19, 2007
Gift cards promote polypharmacy
Ensuring seamless care
Medication reconciliation is important to patient safety and should be overseen by hospital pharmacists, but relatively few pharmacists have time to counsel patients.
More novelty OTCs elbow onto store shelves
Manufacturers are launching new over-the-counter medicines that are innovative.
Cough and cold recommendations may impact other products
Two Food and Drug Administration advisory committees voted 13 to 9 to recommend that cough and cold over-the-counter medications not be used for children who are more than two and less than six years old.
Decision tools for drug purchasing still face challenges
Drug-buying decision tools work, they save consumers money and we now have the statistics to prove it, according to a founder of one of the most prominent of those Web-based aids.
NACDS launches campaign to stress value of pharmacists
NACDS promotes role of community pharmacy to Presidential candidates
NCPA, NACDS file injunction to stop AMP
NCPA and NACDS have filed a preliminary injunction against CMS to stop the implementation of its average manufacturer price rule.
N.J. pharmacist arrested for selling stolen samples
A New Jersey pharmacist was arrested for illegal diversion for selling stolen sample medications.
Sparks fly at FDA hearing on behind-the-counter class of drugs
At an FDA public meeting to consider whether a behind-the-counter class of drugs should be set up, the agency heard from both supporters and detractors.
Despite FDA approval, antianemia drug might still be mothballed
Roche obtains FDA approval for Mircera for dialysis patients, but a patent dispute with Amgen could tie up its marketing in the United States.
Additional risk warning added to Avandia's label
New safety information added to rosiglitazone label
Retirement savings dwarfed by healthcare costs
Medco study reveals that many seniors did not adequately factor in rising healthcare costs when saving for retirement