Community Practice

FDA cautions that the labeling of the generic risperidone may differ from that of Risperdal.

More than 500 commonly prescribed generic medications are now available from Kmart Pharmacy.

CMS issues a final rule specifying how providers can appeal when their Medicare billing privileges are denied or revoked.

CVS Caremark and Microsoft are joining forces to help consumers manage their health.

WellPoint announced that effective immediately it will cover the Rotarix vaccine.

Florida has passed a law requiring technicians to pass a program accredited by NCCA.

Besides recommended and not recommended Internet pharmacy sites, NABP is adding a third one-reviewed but not accredited.

A study comparing different brands of drug vials uncovers which one offers most protection against light and moisture.

Here is a listing of the top 200 drugs used in hospitals in 2007

A proposed rule by the DEA allows e-prescribing of controlled substances as long as standards are met.

A pharmacist has written a book for moms who are struggling with colicky babies.

A court rules that Mississippi was wrong in issuing a final rule that would have curtailed reimbursement to pharmacists for generic drugs.

A new study by Pennsylvania researchers finds that 31 problems cause nurses to work around bar codes.

Pharmacists play a pivotal role in identifying patients with an abuse problem.

A new position statement from NAMS provides the latest science on the risks and benefits of hormone therapy for postmenopausal women.

FDA has cleared a new steroid to treat patients after ocular surgery.

The leading pharmacy industry associations applauded the House of Representatives for voting to pass H.R. 6331.

Boehringer Ingelheim's Aptivus can now be used to treat HIV-infected pediatric patients.

Rite Aid has agreed to pay up to $650,000 to settle charges that it sold expired and incorrectly priced items.

FDA has issued a proposed rule, stating that certain ingredients in OTC drug products are not generally recognized as safe and effective or are misbranded.

Red Cross Pharmacy launches drug discounts through CareCard.

A new study reveals that generic drugs now comprise 63% of the Medicare Part D market.

The National Community Pharmacists Association is starting a new effort to encourage every independent pharmacy owner to join the organization and become actively involved.

A survey has been prepared to get a fix on how many drug take-back programs there are in this country.

NABP has awarded DMEPOS accreditation to Publix Super Markets.

Avodart can now be used in combination with tamsulosin to treat enlarged prostate.

CMS announced that the ombudsmen for the DMEPOS competitive bidding program are available to assist providers.

CPhA has warned pharmacies that their stores must have aisles that are wide enough for wheelchair bound patients to go through or they risk being sued.

NCPA issues statement of support for two bills that will help community pharmacies with CMS' competitive bidding system.

The vaccine will be available in Walgreens stores nationwide.