FDA Updates

In 2009, economic uncertainties, fear of new influenza strains, and pain are contributing to problems with sleeplessness experienced by many among the U.S. population.

Parents with some understanding of the possible dangers of OTC cold remedies often still give them to their young children.

May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Several new OTC products are on pharmacy shelves for seasonal sufferers seeking relief.

In a recent ceremony in Boulder, Colo., Pharmaca CEO and Chairman Barry Perzow received the Chain of the Year award from Drug Topics Editor-in-Chief Margaret Mulligan.

A survey of new Rx, new OTC, new indications, and new generics

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is endorsing a congressional effort to crack down on the bulk sale of a cough syrup ingredient sometimes abused as a recreational drug.

A survey of new Rx, new OTC, new indications, and new generics

Muscle and joint pain: New OTC products offer relief

Boulder, Colo.-based Pharmaca, the nation's first European-style integrative retail pharmacy focuses on treating the whole person. Their successful model made them the choice as Drug Topics' 2009 Chain of the Year.

Novation, a healthcare contracting services company based in Texas, has contracted with McKesson Corp?s OneStop Generics Program for its mutual health system customers.

A survey of new Rx, new OTC, new indications, and new generics

Drug Topics' exclusive survey on eye care offers pharmacist feedback and brand recommendations.

A San Francisco pilot program for ecological collection of consumer pharmaceutical waste is giving pharmacies nationwide the tools and training to create their own drug take-back programs.

A survey of new Rx, new OTC, new indications, and new generics

New OTC products for sore throats include sprays, lozenges, strips, ices, and liquids.

Sun care is a hot category that continues to grow. Regardless of seasonality in most parts of the country and many years of flat sales, this category has come back strong in the last few years thanks to new technology, specialized products, and an overall greater consumer awareness of the sun's dangerous effects.

A survey of new Rx, new OTC, new indications, and new generics

New OTC products for coughs and colds are plentiful this year.

A survey of new Rx, new OTC, new indications, and new generics

Exclusive DT survey: Pharmacies are selling more OTC headache medications.

Dietary supplements can cloud a healthcare professional's ability to determine an adverse reaction using the existing Naranjo Questionnaire. That was the point Celtina Reinert, PharmD, pharmacist at Sastun Center of Integrative Health Care, Overland Park, Kansas, tried to enforce at a Tuesday session.

A survey of new Rx, new OTC, new indications, and new generics

Physical and personal trainers recommend supplements and OTC products to their clients without considering possible interactions with other supplements or meds. By becoming an information resource to trainers, pharmacists can take the lead in promoting safe use of these products.

Information on OTC indigestion remedies that pharmacists can use to brief patients

In the wake of hurricanes Gustav and Ike, volunteer pharmacists from around the country dispensed medications in the field, kept pharmacies open, and helped reopen others.

Over-the-counter stomach remedies is one retail segment that has not been soured by skittish consumer spending.

CleviprexTM is the first new IV antihypertensive treatment to be approved by the FDA in 10 years.

A survey of new drugs, new indications, new formulations, new generics, new OTC, and new HBC.