Community Practice

FDA advisory committees vote to keep Trasylol on the market

FDA: No label changes needed for ESA product

New lung cancer guidelines are released from the American College of Chest Physicians.

Patient survival rates improve

Ceftriaxone prescribing information updated to warn of calcium interaction

Abbott notifies patients to check blood glucose display screens.

CMS has released an updated guide to mailings sent to Medicare Part D beneficiaries by prescription drug plans, CMS, or the Social Security Administration.

AmeriHealth offers free one-month generic samples

AmerisourceBergen Technology Group opens new facility in Buffalo Grove, Ill.

Bodee's Zencore Tabs recalled

Sanofi-Aventis settles case alleging the company inflated the average wholesale price to boost profits on its Anzemet.

Nelfinavir mesylate is found to contain ethyl methanesulfonate.

University of California is offering a new two-year postgraduate program in drug development and regulation.

Ninety percent of polled pain care professionals say government regulation impacts their practices.

CMS rejects petition to improve standards for genetic testing.

Natural Products Association believes new vitamin D research could confuse Americans, especially the elderly.

HealthPartners pharmacy has redesigned its Rx labels for greater clarity.

DesignRx and Columbia expand access to progesterone gel for uninsured.

Senate asks CMS to reconsider ESA coverage decision

An employer group finds that 13 pharmacy benefit managers are willing to operate transparently in their drug contracting dealings with their clients.

Investigational drug may provide new approach to treating schizophrenia.

FDA warns Melanocorp over illegal sale of Melanotan II

Consumer Reports warns that off-label use of anticonvulsants may not be the best initial treatment and is expensive.

A new white paper contends that GPOs charge too much for their administrative fees.

The Caregivers Marketplace has partnered with Snyders to help consumers.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has begun paying for OTC Prilosec and is encouraging a switch to Prilosec OTC or generic Prilosec for eligible members using the prescription drug Nexium.

AAP endorses new recommendations on dental procedure antibiotics.

Shire recalls some Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) ADHD patches.

Medicare announces it will offer reimbursement for use of infusion pump for subcutaneous immune globulin.

Pharmacists offer opinions on dextromethorphan restrictions in August Drug Topics on-line poll.