FDA forms Risk Communication Advisory Committee
FDA names 15 members for its new Risk Communication Advisory Committee.
Eight pharmacies to distribute pulmonary hypertension drug
Eight pharmacies chosen as Letairis distributors
More than $300,000 worth of drugs, supplements seized by marshals
U.S. Marshals seize more than $300,000 worth of drugs and dietary supplements
NACDS supports Dextromethorphan Abuse Reduction Act of 2007
NACDS applauds Dextromethorphan Abuse Reduction Act of 2007
Home hygiene helps tame MRSA
Home hygience can help tame MRSA, according to health care providers.
New Products, November 5, 2007
New drugs, generics, dosages and indications
Latebreakers: No cough, cold OTCs for kids two to under six
FDA advisory panel says OTC cough and cold meds should not be used by children under six.
Wyeth recalls some cough, cold drugs because of dosage cup
Wyeth recalls certain Robitussin, Dimetapp Cold & Chest Congestion.
FDA to hold meeting on OTC oral nasal decongestant ingredients
FDA meeting on ingredients in OTC oral nasal decongestants.
NextWave, Kerr Drug team up to offer MyKidz Iron
NextWave Pharmaceuticals and Kerr Drug to provide MyKidz Iron
FDA meeting to evaluate Mevacor going OTC
FDA to hold joint meeting to evaluate Merck's OTC use of Mevacor to help lower cholesterol and prevent heart attack.
Latebreakers: Associations have mixed reactions to behind-the-counter drugs
FDA's behind-the-counter drugs proposal draws mixed reactions from pharmacy associations
New Products October 22, 2007
Branded pharmaceuticals, generics, OTCs, home-health products, health and beauty items
InforMedix partners with Eaton Apothecary on Med-eMonitor
Eaton Apothecary to distribute InforMedix Holdings' Med-eMonitor.
Homeopathic firms hope to capitalize on OTC withdrawal
Makers of homeopathic products push their cough and cold remedies in the wake of the withdrawal OTC cough and cold products for infants.
False claims lead marshals to seize $71,000 worth of supplements
Dietary supplements confiscated by FDA
Several companies voluntarily withdraw infant cough and cold OTCs
Several manufacturers withdraw over-the-counter cough and cold products
New Products: October 8, 2007
New branded Rxs, OTCs, home health care items, health & beauty, etc.
Vitamins for vision: The eyes have it
This article reveals new vitamins and dietary supplements that promote eye health.
FDA to hold public meeting on behind-the-counter drugs
FDA seeks comments on behind-the-counter drugs
OTC cough, cold medicine in children under six under FDA review
FDA advisory committee to discuss OTC cough/ cold products in children under six
Wyeth's Advil Maximum strength product not for sale yet
Wyeth's new Advil Maximum Strength waiting for FDA approval.
Genetics a factor when using botanical supplements
Genetic differences predict anti-inflammatory benefits from nutritional products
Role of community R.Ph.s highlighted in NACDS survey
NACDS Foundation Chain Pharmacy Industry Profile highlights role of pharmacists
TWC Global recalls Axcil and Desirin supplements
TWC Global issues recall of Axcil and Desirin
Natural treatments for managing psoriasis
Treatments suggested include probiotics coupled with fructooligosaccharides. zinc pyrithione products, glycemic support products, and homeopathic medicines.
New Products: September 17, 2007
Review of new branded drugs, generics, OTCs, home health products, health and beauty aids, etc.
FDA's proposed rule for OTC sunscreens includes UVA ratings
FDA's proposal for new sunscreen regulations address UVA rays as well as other measures consumers may take to protect themselves from UVB rays.
New lung cancer guide nixes vitamin and supplement use
New lung cancer guidelines are released from the American College of Chest Physicians.
Bodee recalls Zencore Tabs
Bodee's Zencore Tabs recalled
