ADE number doubles in seven years
The number of adverse drug events reported to the FDA has doubled in the past seven years.
FDA reacts to possible carcinogen found in Viracept
Nelfinavir mesylate is found to contain ethyl methanesulfonate.
N.J. pharmacy develops tech-training program
New Jersey officials have approved the technician-training program developed by Wedgewood Pharmacy, a veterinary compounding pharmacy.
UCSF program focuses on drug development, regulation
University of California is offering a new two-year postgraduate program in drug development and regulation.
Survey: Government regulation impacts most pain care practices
Ninety percent of polled pain care professionals say government regulation impacts their practices.
Patient sues hospital for fumbled handoff
Poor communication between a health-system's two facilities caused a newborn to be separated from its mother, who has filed a lawsuit as a result.
CMS rejects petition to strengthen genetic testing
CMS rejects petition to improve standards for genetic testing.
Trade group says vitamin D research could confuse Americans
Natural Products Association believes new vitamin D research could confuse Americans, especially the elderly.
HealthPartners redesigns prescription labels
HealthPartners pharmacy has redesigned its Rx labels for greater clarity.
Specialty pharmacy and drug company expand access to fertility drug
DesignRx and Columbia expand access to progesterone gel for uninsured.
Senate urges CMS to reconsider decision on ESA coverage
Senate asks CMS to reconsider ESA coverage decision
New York City hospital data now publicly accessible
Data on infection and death rates at New York City's hospitals is being publicly released
Hospira chief calls for biogeneric approval pathway
With biologic costs zooming, it's time for biogenerics to be approved, says Hospira CEO.
Employer group gives stamp of approval to 13 PBMs
An employer group finds that 13 pharmacy benefit managers are willing to operate transparently in their drug contracting dealings with their clients.
New report card shows how hospitals are performing
Healthcare report card provides data on quality of hospital care, mortality rates at hospitals in New York and New Jersey.
Investigational antipsychotic offers new MOA
Investigational drug may provide new approach to treating schizophrenia.
FDA issues warning letter to Melanocorp
FDA warns Melanocorp over illegal sale of Melanotan II
Consumer Reports warns of off-label anticonvulsant use
Consumer Reports warns that off-label use of anticonvulsants may not be the best initial treatment and is expensive.
Do GPOs charge too much? HIDA thinks so
A new white paper contends that GPOs charge too much for their administrative fees.
Snyders Drug Stores partners with The Caregivers Marketplace
The Caregivers Marketplace has partnered with Snyders to help consumers.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan to cover Prilosec OTC
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has begun paying for OTC Prilosec and is encouraging a switch to Prilosec OTC or generic Prilosec for eligible members using the prescription drug Nexium.
AAP endorses change in pre-dental procedure antibiotics
AAP endorses new recommendations on dental procedure antibiotics.
Daytrana ADHD patches recalled
Shire recalls some Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) ADHD patches.
Infusion pump to be reimbursed
Medicare announces it will offer reimbursement for use of infusion pump for subcutaneous immune globulin.
Most pharmacists oppose dextromethorphan restrictions
Pharmacists offer opinions on dextromethorphan restrictions in August Drug Topics on-line poll.
Stockpile smallpox vaccine gets FDA nod
ACAM2000 smallpox vaccine receives FDA approval.
Statins may impact Alzheimer's patients
Researchers have found that patients that used statin drugs had fewer signs associated with Alzheimer's disease. Statins may impact Alzheimer's patients
Children getting vaccinated, adolescents are not
Children are getting vaccinated at record levels, while adolescents' rates are below goals.
Colorado pharmacy indicted for illegal importation
Pharmacist indicted for illegally importing human growth hormone.
