Community Practice

The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention recommends influenza vaccine for all children six months to 18 years old.

Rilonacept approved as orphan drug for Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromes (CAPS).

Presbyterian College in South Carolina plans to open a new pharmacy school by 2010.

Outcomes Pharmaceutical Health Care names Kerr Drug its top medication therapy management provider.

A survey of Michigan physicians using e-prescribing finds growing support for the technology.

CMS will not appeal preliminary injunction against average manufacturer price rule.

NACDS supports federal medical assistance percentage legislation.

Recombinant antihemophilic Factor VIII approved by FDA.

A bill in the West Virginia Senate requires a pharmacist in charge to supervise the dispensing of drugs in health clinics.

ASHP study finds that hospitals and health-system pharmacies are adopting technologies, but systems integration is lagging behind.

FDA notifies dental healthcare professionals of serious allergic reactions in users of denture cleansers.

Parata's onePAC system allows pharmacists to create customized daily dosing packets for patients.

The pharmacy franchisor CARE Pharmacies has moved from Arlington to Alexandria, Va., where the National Community Pharmacists Association is based.

A new Government Accountability Office report concludes that some Medicare Part D drug plan sponsors are dragging their feet when notifying beneficiaries of their drug coverage decisions.

A new report, published in Health Affairs, projects that both healthcare and prescription drug spending will double in the next decade.

NACDS taps Downey McGrath Group government affairs consulting services firm.

A new Government Accountability Office report concludes that some Medicare Part D drug plan sponsors are dragging their feet when notifying beneficiaries of their drug coverage decisions.

NACDS Foundation, APhA to launch MTM Service Model Version 2.0 APhA, NACDS Foundation to offer new MTM model.

A listing of the top 200 over-the-counter and health and beauty brands for 2007.

The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention releases a report about state preparedness for emergencies.

More Americans are getting their prescription drugs from mail-order pharmacies.

Oklahoma considers bill aimed at protecting pharmacies during audits.

Public Health Service Bureau expands offerings and changes name to Ramsell Public Health Rx

Duane Reade to offer free mammograms in Harlem, New York.

First DataBank to support Families Launching Action Against Medication Errors and the Josie King Foundation to reduce medication errors.

The Bush administration proposes increasing Medicare Part D premiums for wealthier beneficiaries and other cost-saving changes.

Catalyst Rx launches Generic Advantage Plan.

Transdermal fentanyl recalled by various manufacturers.

The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention issues influenza activity report.

The Food & Drug Administration proposes guidance for off-label use information.