Abrupt removal of many drugs from Part D formularies is creating problems
A new report from Avalere Health has found that many drugs were dropped from CMS' 2008 Part D formulary files.
NACDS applauds legislation on credit card fees
NACDS applauded action by the House Judiciary Committee to address excessive fees imposed by credit card companies for retail transactions.
Pharmacists key to medication therapy management success
Aetna reports that its MTM programs have worked due to pharmacist interventions
How drug plans can survive their Part D audit
An expert gives drug plans advice on how to pass a Medicare Part D audit
The U.S. is increasingly a nation of the medicated, says Medco
A new Medco study of insured patients show that more people are taking drugs for chronic diseases.
NACDS testifies on impact of Medicare and Medicaid regulation on pharmacies
NACDS testifies on impact of Medicare and Medicaid regulations on pharmacies.
No surprise: More chains copy Wal-Mart's expanded generic offer
Two supermarket chains follow in Wal-Mart's footsteps by offering 90-day supplies of generics at $10.
Stolen drugs are being withdrawn as a precaution
Several lots of Doxil, Procrit, and Remicade have been stolen, prompting the manufacturers to issue a voluntary withdrawal of the lots affected.
Kroger announces expanded discount generic drug program
Kroger and Wal-Mart recently announced enhancments to their in store pharmaices $4 generic drug programs.
OraVerse is FDA approved for the reversal of dental anesthesia
Novalar Pharmaceuticals granted approval for first dental anesthesia reversal agent, phentolamine mesylate (OraVerse).
Taclonex Scalp is approved by the FDA for scalp psoriasis
Warner Chilcott and Leo Pharma announc the FDA approval of a new combination suspension for psoriasis of the scalp.
Pennsylvania passes law letting unused cancer drugs to be returned
A new Pennsylvania law sets up a voluntary drug repository program for cancer patients.
Study finds that higher copays promote more drug noncompliance
A new study funded by GlaxoSmithKline found that Type 2 diabetics who have to shell out higher copays are more likely to not take their drugs as indicated.
NovoSeven RT is FDA approved and can be stored at room termperature
Recombinant coagulation Factor VIIa is reformulated to allow for room temperature storage for up to two years.
Protest planned to demonstrate against FDA's failure to approve Provenge
Several healthcare groups are planning to stage demonstrations on May 30 over FDA's decision not to approve Provenge for prostate cancer.
Walgreens Health Initiatives reports negative drug trend for highly managed plans
Walgreens Health Inititaitves reports that highly managed plans experienced a decline in prescription drug cost trend.
FDA to launch pilot on drug names and safety
FDA is holding a meeting, launching a pilot, and releasing a concept paper about drug names next month.
Oklahoma pharmacies can now renew their narcotic registration online
Oklahoma pharmacies can now renew their narcotic registration electronically.
More retail chains stop selling tobacco
In face of new proposals to ban the sale of cigarettes in drugstores, more retail chains are opting to stop selling these products.
Pending drug-eluting stents are expected to lower prices in this market
A market research firm forecasts that more drug-eluting stents are on the way, which will bring down the costs of these devices.
McKesson helps launch Wisconsin MTM program
Wisconsin Pharmacy Collaborative launches pilot medication therapy management program.
N.C. hospital loses CMS eligibility over drug and other errors
Drug errors and other lapses in patient care sends a North Carolina hospital into a tailspin
Medicare is revising how it pays hospitals and private insurers are following closely behind
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has added new critiera hospitals must meet in order to get optimal reimbursement
Vytorin study steals show at American College of Cardiology meeting
The American College of Cardiology meeting spotlights ENHANCE study on Vytorin
Letters to the editor: Dietary supplements can improve hospital patients' health outcomes
The author believes that dietary supplements do have a place in health systems
Guest spot: Effective hospital pharmacy leadership: You can do it
McKesson's High Performance Pharmacy program has helped many hospital pharmacies develop effective leaders
Academic detailing gathers momentum
Congress is considering legislation to establish an academic detailing program to cut healthcare costs
Viewpoint: Pharmacy is as bewildering as reading confusing street signs
It's hard to train technicians about pharmacy when confusion reigns in everything from claims processing to drug names
Drug Index Safety System seeks to prevent medication errors
A New system seeks to eliminate drug stocking and other emdication errors, but improving the design of drug storage cabinets
NIH funds smart compliance program
New technology uses smartphones to collect compliance data from medication packages and sends alerts to healthcare providers
