Community Practice

Aetna insists the average colonoscopy patient does not need the presence of an anesthesiologist to administer propofol.

FDA issues public health advisory on varenicline

Mometasone powder approved for younger children

FDA recalls several SynchroMed EL Implantable Infusion Pump models

NCPA applauds White House's creation of task force to end teenage prescription drug abuse

AAHomecare: President's proposed budget would weaken seniors' access to DME

GSK offering free OTC smoking cessation products to help consumers stop smoking

Many physicians reported in a survey that a Medicare decision on erythropoiesis stimulating agents has hurt their patients.

An online Drug Topics poll finds that community pharmacists think there's still room for them to get into specialty pharmacy.

Study finds widespread vitamin and mineral use among cancer survivors

FDA approves revised labeling for Thrombin-JMI.

NACDS launches advertising campaign touting pharmacy.

The National Council for Prescription Drug Programs urges physicians to get going on ordering tamper-resistant Rx pads.

FDA approves zotarolimus drug-eluting stent

Consumers Union petitions FDA to make it easier for patients to report side effects from prescription drugs

FDA, NuCel Labs recalls eye drops and eye/ear wash products

Researchers report a huge drop in preterm birth risk among women taking folic acid one year before conception

Medicare Part D grows by 1.5 million beneficiaries while remaining under budget.

FDA finds increased risk of suicide in patients taking seizure drugs

Teamsters went on strike for one day at an AmerisourceBergen distribution center.

A pharmacist accused of selling steroids to athlete committed suicide in New York.

Survey finds a low drug compliance rate among schizophrenic patients

Merck extends its Emend line with a new intravenous form

Drug Enforcement Administration proposes placing indiplon in Schedule IV

Rite Aid pharmacists educate customers during National Heart Month