Community Practice

ONDCP launches initiative to combat teen prescription drug abuse

AIDS Healthcare Foundation has opened an AHF Pharmacy in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

A Decision Resources report sees a strong future for a Schering-Plough/Novartis asthma drug

Nephrologists can expect some new IV iron and phosphate binder products to be launched this year

The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy expands on its document on medication therapy management

ImaRx Therapeutics' urokinase gains an additional 20 months of expiration dating

CMS proposes rule to revise DMEPOS supplier standards

Report finds infant formula under scrutiny for alleged dangerous additives

The National Community Pharmacists Association urges Wal-Mart to uphold quality standards in its pharmacy benefit management business

URAC is planning to set up a program to accredit specialty pharmacies, pharmacy benefit management for workers compensation, and mail-order pharmacy

Pharmacy associations support FDA toll-free number for reporting adverse events rule

CMS announces second phase of Medicare competitive bidding program for DMEPOS

A proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services encourages prescription drug plans to offer reduced premium plans for low-income subsidized patients.

FDA approves 19 new drugs in 2007

FDA warns compounding pharmacies to stop using estriol

There are new guidelines issued by NCCN that make recommendations on how to treat multiple myeloma.

The revision emphasizes training and competency of pharmacists.

Drug samples should be replaced by vouchers to reduce drug diversion; chemistry courses are critical to the education of pharmacy students.

DEA's new rule allowing multiple prescriptions for Schedule II controlled substances could engender greater Rx drug abuse.

Combo drugs are driving drug development in hypertension these days.

Regional groups are forming to set up standards for experiential training of students.

Does the lactose content of medications pose a problem in patients who are lactose intolerant?

Hy-Vee joins The Caregivers Marketplace as official retail outlets

Diabetes is taking a greater toll

Nine Miami defendants in strike force cases sentenced for Medicare fraud

Sargramostim withdrawn from market

NCPA offers free respiratory care certificate program

Biomarkers may be on the verge of changing medicine, but they need a push.

A safe workflow that's ingrained in pharmacists can do much to reduce the likelihood of drug errors.

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