Report says employers' drug cost increases stay in single digits
PBMI says employers' drug cost increase remains in single digits.
Patient files lawsuit against Walgreens for medication error
Woman alleges Walgreens' medication error caused miscarriage
APhA backs release of new drug information database
APhA and Lexi-Comp cooperated to release an on-line drug information database designed for community pharmacists.
New MTM program offered in North Carolina
Outcomes will administer the ChecKmeds Medicare Part D medication therapy management program in North Carolina.
FDA explains new user fee program for DTC TV ads
FDA issues notice explaining new DTC TV ad user fee program
NACDS member testifies on organized retail crime at hearing
NACDS member testifies at hearing on organized retail crime
NCCN issues new guidelines for three types of cancers
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network has updated its clinical guidelines for multiple myeloma, non-small cell lung cancer, and central nervous system cancers
Beware of these side effects from narcolepsy drug
Because severe rash and psychiatric adverse effects have been reported with the use of Provigil, FDA adds new warning on the narcolepsy drug's label
Walgreens celebrates opening of 6,000th store in New Orleans
Walgreens now has 6,000 stores, with opening in New Orleans
Governor calls Eisai building a testament to company's success
Eisai dedicates new corporate headquarters
FDA to hold meeting on OTC oral nasal decongestant ingredients
FDA meeting on ingredients in OTC oral nasal decongestants.
Rite Aid makes donation to wildfire victims in San Diego
Rite Aid assists with wildfire relief efforts in San Diego.
New bill to create Medicare-run Part D plan
The Medicare Prescription Drug Savings and Choice Act would create a Medicare-administered Part D prescription drug plan and also would mandate prompt pay from Part D plans to pharmacists.
Refrigeration no longer necessary for Humate-P
Approval granted for change in Humate-P storage.
Wisconsin to pass pro-pharmacy budget
Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin backs state budget bill that would boost dispensing fee and hold pharmacists harmless if the average manufacturer price rule takes affect.
NextWave, Kerr Drug team up to offer MyKidz Iron
NextWave Pharmaceuticals and Kerr Drug to provide MyKidz Iron
Walgreens to open first Hawaii store
Walgreens opens first Hawaii store with local product partners.
FDA meeting to evaluate Mevacor going OTC
FDA to hold joint meeting to evaluate Merck's OTC use of Mevacor to help lower cholesterol and prevent heart attack.
PBM fined $10.5 million for distributing HGH
Express Scripts' Distribution Services fined $10.5 million for providing human growth hormone to athletes, entertainers.
$8 million in HGH found in Brooklyn pharmacy raid
One person arrested and $8 million in steroids and human growth hormone confiscated in raid of Brooklyn, N.Y.-based Lowen's Pharmacy.
Seven CVS pharmacies in San Diego area close because of fires
California fires close several CVS stores
Rite Aid launches diabetes alliance with dLife
Rite Aid and dLife partner to educate and support diabetes community.
Group wants outpatient departments exempt from CMS regulation
ASHP fights federal rule to report NDC numbers.
AMCP issues drug purchasing guide
Managed care organization publishes free resource on how to pay for pharmaceuticals.
FDA extends deadline for e-prescribing comments
Dec. 6 is new deadline for public comments regarding electronic distribution of prescribing information for Rx drugs.
Docs can dispense drugs through new point-of-care system
DispenseQuick is a new drug dispensing system Dispensing Solutions Inc. is selling to Amerinet doctors.
NABP moves NAPLEX testing to Pearson
NABP moves the NAPLEX exam to new vendor.
Premier launches comprehensive quality improvement project
Project QUEST is an aggressive attempt to develop performance measures that improve quality and lower costs.
AHA president to R.Ph.s: Here's how you can increase your value
The president of the American Hospital Association told health system pharmacists that first and foremost their work has to be safety and quality, but they might think about loosening up a little on method.
Pharmacists playing more important role in dialysis treatment
Hospital pharmacists are playing a more important role in the treatment of end-stage renal disease.
