FDA Updates

New products include brand-name drugs, generics, home-health products, over-the-counter, and health and beauty care.

Peggy Memoli is recognized for her work with Alzheimer's patients. She is one of three recipients of 2007 Eisai award recognizing the role of pharmacists in Alzheimer's care.

This drug combines an antihistamine with a nasal decongestant.

Manufacturers are launching new over-the-counter medicines that are innovative.

Two Food and Drug Administration advisory committees voted 13 to 9 to recommend that cough and cold over-the-counter medications not be used for children who are more than two and less than six years old.

At an FDA public meeting to consider whether a behind-the-counter class of drugs should be set up, the agency heard from both supporters and detractors.

APHA adopts policy against feminine hygiene douching practices

FDA requests recall of True Man Sexual Energy, Energy Max dietary supplements.

Adverse event reporting rules for dietary supplements effective Dec. 22.

FDA names 15 members for its new Risk Communication Advisory Committee.

Eight pharmacies chosen as Letairis distributors

U.S. Marshals seize more than $300,000 worth of drugs and dietary supplements

NACDS applauds Dextromethorphan Abuse Reduction Act of 2007

Home hygience can help tame MRSA, according to health care providers.

New drugs, generics, dosages and indications

FDA advisory panel says OTC cough and cold meds should not be used by children under six.

Wyeth recalls certain Robitussin, Dimetapp Cold & Chest Congestion.

FDA meeting on ingredients in OTC oral nasal decongestants.

NextWave Pharmaceuticals and Kerr Drug to provide MyKidz Iron

FDA to hold joint meeting to evaluate Merck's OTC use of Mevacor to help lower cholesterol and prevent heart attack.

FDA's behind-the-counter drugs proposal draws mixed reactions from pharmacy associations

Branded pharmaceuticals, generics, OTCs, home-health products, health and beauty items

Eaton Apothecary to distribute InforMedix Holdings' Med-eMonitor.

Makers of homeopathic products push their cough and cold remedies in the wake of the withdrawal OTC cough and cold products for infants.

Dietary supplements confiscated by FDA

Several manufacturers withdraw over-the-counter cough and cold products

New branded Rxs, OTCs, home health care items, health & beauty, etc.

This article reveals new vitamins and dietary supplements that promote eye health.