FDA Updates

One new program helps independents buy or sell a pharmacy.

FDA has issued a proposed rule, stating that certain ingredients in OTC drug products are not generally recognized as safe and effective or are misbranded.

New indications, formulations, drugs, generics and over the counter products

Manufacturers are unleasing new over the counter insect repellents just in time for summer.

Alcon Laboratories receives regulatory nod for new allergy spray.

There is a new tip sheet available for referral agents and grandfathered supplieres under the DMEPOS competitive bidding program.

Kline & Co. study reveals U.S. drug retailers want a more interactive relationship with OTC drug marketers.

A market research firm forecasts that more drug-eluting stents are on the way, which will bring down the costs of these devices.

This article discusses why probiotics are becoming popular to treat inflammatory bowel disease as well as to stay healthy.

This article previews new OTCs for relief of poison ivy and poison sumac.

Aloxi has a new indication for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV).

CVS Caremark announced a new cosmetics safety policy as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility report.

Consumer Healthcare Products Association is expanding its Five Moms campaign to help prevent teen cough medicine abuse.

The Natural Products Association announced a new standard and seal for natural personal care products.

Aplenzin is a new drug from Biovail Corp. that has been approved to treat depression in adults

Spine-health.com's online poll shows that back pain sufferers use Advil, Aleve most.

University of Pittsburgh school of pharmacy students train outpatients on how to use over-the-counter medications safely.

Alcon has received approval for a nasal spray for allergic rhinitis called Patanase.

Rx to OTC drug switches are forecast to increase in the coming years, according to a new study by Kalorama.

The recent FDA voluntary withdrawal of cough and cold OTCs for infants has created a void that pharmacists should fill with patient counseling.

Brief descriptions of over-the-counter, home health, brand, and generic drug

Google is testing its new open electronic health records systems, Google Health at the Cleveland Clinic.

This article highlights new over-the-counter products for eye health including eye drops and eye washes.

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WellPoint Next Rx pilots OTC generic program with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island to help offset out-of-pocket costs for members.

Federal agents seize over $1.3 million of illegal dietary supplements marketed to body builders.

Tabula Rasa Strategies to offer medication therapy management consulting services.

FDA warns consumers about recall of "Total Body Formula" and "Total Body Mega Formula".