Community Practice

Patients who are taking opioids to relieve their severe pain and who are constipated can now use the new drug Relistor.

The author has mixed feelings about whether pharmacists should apologize to patients after they make a drug error.

A final rule from CMS makes no requirements for a pharmacist to be part of the dialysis team, creating concern among hospital pharmacists.

New indications, formulations, drugs, generics and over the counter products

Three new initiatives are pushing electronic medical records like never before.

NACDS and NCPA respond to new CMS rules on e-prescribing.

FMI supermarket pharmacy conference attendees learn what new pharmacy services deparment's priorities are for 2008.

A compliance guidance for nursing homes proposed by the OIG emphasizes the need for appropriate pharmaceutical care.

The FDA recently held a hearing on behind the counter class of drugs. This article looks at the positions of various pharmacy associations and pharmacists.

The author laments about the toll standing behind the counter all day takes on his feet.

Demand for pharmacists and rising salaries is fueling increased competition among pharmacy school applicants.

Manufacturers are unleasing new over the counter insect repellents just in time for summer.

FDA approves new biologic to reduce symptoms of Crohn's disease

Alcon Laboratories receives regulatory nod for new allergy spray.

The American Pharmacists Association has already put in place plans for a smooth transition to a new chief executive officer in 2009

This installment of letters covers drug disposal, use of honey to treat coughs and colds, workplace violence, and chemistry in pharmacy education.

In comments to FDA, NACDS suggests several ways in which medication guides can be improved.

GSK and Aldolor's alvimopan is approved to improve GI recovery following surgery.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is proposing regulations to control selling tactics used by Medicare Advantage and Part D plans to attract new customers.

CDC updates vaccine recommendation for herpes zoster.

A DEA final rule allows prescribers to order narcotics for up to 100 patients at one time for detoxification purposes.

FDA issues warning to healthcare professionals about Roche and Novartis' transplant drugs.

The American Academy of Dermatology has issued new guidelines on the management of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

CMS announed the names of the 325 winning suppliers that have signed contracts with Medicare to provide DMEPOS.

FDA will review claims data from Medicare and other sources to identify unsafe drugs and devices.

NCCAM has launched Time to Talk educational campaign about complementary and alternative care medicine.

The largest Indian drugmaker is hooking up with a Japanese pharmaceutical firm.

Connectyx Technologies Holdings Group has launched MedFlash personal health records at Fred Meyer stores.

YourRxCard.com launches ask the pharmacist program for its members.

A suit has been filed to put a stop to the Medicare competitive bidding program for durable medical supplies.