Community Practice

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is life-defining. Those with this inherited blood disease never know when a crisis will disrupt their lives. They never know how long SCD is going to interfere with daily living. In many respects SCD determines an individual's quality of life, level of career success, personal finances, and perhaps even longevity-although over the past 30 years improved medical care has significantly improved the lifespan of individuals with SCD.

FDA alerts clinicians to serious infections associated with the use of Enbrel

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has issued an FAQ that explains about the use of a non-NPI for prescribers who are not covered entities.

In testimony before Congress, an NACDS executive argues that track and trace should not be required.

The 2008 WilsonRx Pharmacy Satisfaction Survey shows which pharmacies have the most satisfied customers.

GSK's fluticasone/salmeterol combination powder is apporved by FDA for reduction in COPD exacerbations.

Constipation drug lubiprostone is granted FDA approval for new indication.

The Natural Products Association announced a new standard and seal for natural personal care products.

A Drug Topics survey found that respondents think patients and pharmacists can curb the level of water pollution from drug waste.

CVS Caremark and JVS announced the grand opening of the Boston Regional Learning Center to empower disadvantaged individuals.

There are 1,300 positions for pharmacists and others that FDA will be filling in the next few months.

North Carolina Association of Free Clinics and CommuniCare and several pharmaceutical firms have announced a pilot program to offer free prescription medications to the uninsured in North Carolina.

Lupin Pharmaceuticals announces manufacture of cefixime 400-mg tablets.

All strengths of Digitek digoxin tablets are recalled by Actavis Totowa.

SureScripts and the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association are both launching campaigns to boost the level of electronic prescribing.

The National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting & Prevention is conducting a survey about suffixes and drug names.

According to a recent survey from the Kaiser Familty Foundation, healthcare is a concern.

At the National Association of Chain Drug Stores' annual meeting, Steve Anderson plays up the role pharmacies play in neighborhoods.

PDQ Care sets up a clinic and pharmacy in a shopping mall in Florida.

IMS has partnered with leading figures in academia to form a research consortium in health care.

Since three steroids have a high potential for drug abuse and trafficking, the Drug Enforcement Administration wants to classify them as Schedule III controlled substances.

A Miami pharmacy owner has been convicted of defrauding Medicare.

A new dosage form of once per month is now available for the osteoporosis drug Actonel.

An expert contends that pharmacists should learn about pharmacogenetics and get into the field now

Industry discussed their views on comparative effectiveness of healthcare treatments.

Aplenzin is a new drug from Biovail Corp. that has been approved to treat depression in adults

The health-system SunHealth has bought the specialty pharmacy Carmichael's Cashway Pharmacy.

A new survey by Leapfrog Group will help hospitals reduce their prescribing errors.

A Wisconsin pharmacist is appealing to the state supreme court over sanctions imposed by the pharmacy board for failure to dispense birth control pills.

UCB's Cimzia has received Food & Drug Administration approval for treating Crohn's disease.