June 19th 2024
A survey of health system specialty pharmacy employees found that hybrid work significantly improved quality of life and workplace productivity.
May 2nd 2024
A siloed approach to care can worsen patient outcomes, but collaboration between one health system specialty pharmacy and a manufacturer led to better patient care.
A review found that many guidelines that recommended pharmacogenetic testing were inconsistent between clinical associations.
April 30th 2024
The role of health care specialty pharmacies has expanded.
December 8th 2023
The analysis revealed deeper issues created by payer and manufacturer lockouts placed on Integrated Health System Specialty Pharmacies.
Ohio drugstores grab No. 1 patient satisfaction score
The 2008 WilsonRx Pharmacy Satisfaction Survey shows which pharmacies have the most satisfied customers.
GlaxoSmithKline receives approval for Advair Diskus 250/50
GSK's fluticasone/salmeterol combination powder is apporved by FDA for reduction in COPD exacerbations.
FDA approves lubiprostone (Amitiza) for IBS with constipation
Constipation drug lubiprostone is granted FDA approval for new indication.
Natural Products Association announces new natural standard and seal for personal care products
The Natural Products Association announced a new standard and seal for natural personal care products.
Patients and R.Ph.s should do their part to reduce drug waste in our water supply
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 announce grand opening of the Boston Regional Learning Center
CVS Caremark and JVS announced the grand opening of the Boston Regional Learning Center to empower disadvantaged individuals.
FDA is on the prowl for pharmacists
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, CommuniCare launch free prescription medication pilot program
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.
Cefixime tablets make return to market
Lupin Pharmaceuticals announces manufacture of cefixime 400-mg tablets.
Recall of digoxin tablets following reports of toxicity
All strengths of Digitek digoxin tablets are recalled by Actavis Totowa.
Consumer campaigns draw attention to e-prescribing
SureScripts and the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association are both launching campaigns to boost the level of electronic prescribing.
Survey seeks to study how suffixes in drug names affect errors
The National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting & Prevention is conducting a survey about suffixes and drug names.
Healthcare top concern for voters
According to a recent survey from the Kaiser Familty Foundation, healthcare is a concern.
NACDS promotes pharmacies' profound influence over neighborhoods
At the National Association of Chain Drug Stores' annual meeting, Steve Anderson plays up the role pharmacies play in neighborhoods.
New clinic-and-pharmacy combination debuts in Florida
PDQ Care sets up a clinic and pharmacy in a shopping mall in Florida.
IMS forms health network with 10 leading researchers
IMS has partnered with leading figures in academia to form a research consortium in health care.
DEA proposes listing three steroids under Schedule III
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.
Pharmacy owner could face 130 years in prison for Medicare fraud
A Miami pharmacy owner has been convicted of defrauding Medicare.
Pharmacogenetics: Pharmacists should own it, not fear it
An expert contends that pharmacists should learn about pharmacogenetics and get into the field now
Comparative effectiveness idea is gaining support in Washington
Industry discussed their views on comparative effectiveness of healthcare treatments.
SunHealth acquires Carmichael's Cashway Pharmacy for $24 million
The health-system SunHealth has bought the specialty pharmacy Carmichael's Cashway Pharmacy.
New Leapfrog tool helps hospitals assess their CPOE system
A new survey by Leapfrog Group will help hospitals reduce their prescribing errors.
New injection relieves symptoms of Crohn's disease
UCB's Cimzia has received Food & Drug Administration approval for treating Crohn's disease.
UnitedHealth and Medco to work together through 2012
Medco Health Solutions has signed an agreement to provide pharmacy benefit services to UnitedHealth until 2012.
Spine-health.com poll reveals Advil, Aleve most used for back pain relief
Spine-health.com's online poll shows that back pain sufferers use Advil, Aleve most.
Wal-Mart, Playtex to remove baby bottles containing BPA from store shelves
Wal-Mart and Playtex announce they are removing baby bottles containing bisphenol A (BPA) from store shelves.
Pharmacies and hospitals join in conservation for Earth Day
To help celebrate Earth Day, Novation rolls out a Web site featuring green products, while pharmacies collect unwanted medicine.
GAO says FDA's foreign drug inspections can be improved
In testimony before a House subcommittee, the Government Accountability Office identifies weaknesses in the Food & Drug Administration's foreign drug inspection program.
InfuScience is on the growth track
The infusion provider InfuScience has added two pharmacies in Florida
Medicine Man changes name to Medicine Shoppe
Ascendant Solutions has sold Medicine Man to Medicine Shoppe