Calif. and N.Y. R.Ph.s smarting from Medicaid reimbursement cutbacks
Medi-Cal slashed reimbursement for prescription drugs in California by 10%, effective July 1.
MemberHealth's Part D drug plan named best in customer satisfaction
An independent healthcare consumer research firm honors MemberHealth for second straight year.
SureScripts and RxHub agree to merger to boost e-prescribing
To date, getting physicians to order medications electronically has been slow to take off.
NCPA urges judge to review amended settlement in First DataBank suit
The National Community Pharmacists Association objects to the new settlement proposed in the suit against First DataBank.
Roche revises CellCept's prescribing information
Changes have been made to the Warnings and Adverse Reactions sections to the immunosuppressant.
FDA clears first generic for Risperdal
FDA cautions that the labeling of the generic risperidone may differ from that of Risperdal.
Kmart Pharmacy expands generic prescription drug savings program
More than 500 commonly prescribed generic medications are now available from Kmart Pharmacy.
Feds issue final rule on Medicare billing privileges
CMS issues a final rule specifying how providers can appeal when their Medicare billing privileges are denied or revoked.
CVS Caremark and Microsoft team up to help people manage their health
CVS Caremark and Microsoft are joining forces to help consumers manage their health.
Medicare fraud convictions result in prison terms for mother and two daughters
A mother and two daughters were sentenced to prison for Medicare fraud.
Two GSK vaccines included in CDC recommendations
WellPoint to cover rotarix vaccine
WellPoint announced that effective immediately it will cover the Rotarix vaccine.
Florida technicians must meet requirements under new state law
Florida has passed a law requiring technicians to pass a program accredited by NCCA.
NABP to set up third category of reviewed Internet pharmacy sites
Besides recommended and not recommended Internet pharmacy sites, NABP is adding a third one-reviewed but not accredited.
New study offers clues on which Rx vial brand is the best
A study comparing different brands of drug vials uncovers which one offers most protection against light and moisture.
Belmont's pharmacy school poised for full ACPE approval
Belmont University's School of Pharmacy (BUSOP) celebrates ACPE approval for first class to begin in August.
The top 200 drugs used in hospitals in 2007
Here is a listing of the top 200 drugs used in hospitals in 2007
Lexiscan stress agent now available
Radionuclide imaging agent Lexiscan is now commercially available.
DEA proposes rule to allow e-prescribing for narcotics
A proposed rule by the DEA allows e-prescribing of controlled substances as long as standards are met.
New book by R.Ph. teaches moms how to soothe colicky babies
A pharmacist has written a book for moms who are struggling with colicky babies.
Mississippi pharmacists foil Medicaid rule on generic drugs
A court rules that Mississippi was wrong in issuing a final rule that would have curtailed reimbursement to pharmacists for generic drugs.
Beware of nurses who work around bar coding
A new study by Pennsylvania researchers finds that 31 problems cause nurses to work around bar codes.
Is your patient getting his Oxycontin filled elsewhere?
Pharmacists play a pivotal role in identifying patients with an abuse problem.
New document clarifies confusion over hormone therapy for women
A new position statement from NAMS provides the latest science on the risks and benefits of hormone therapy for postmenopausal women.
Durezol approved to relieve pain and inflammation after ophthalmic surgery
FDA has cleared a new steroid to treat patients after ocular surgery.
Pharmacy associations praise House of Representatives vote to pass H.R. 6331
The leading pharmacy industry associations applauded the House of Representatives for voting to pass H.R. 6331.
HIV drug Aptivus gains new indication approval for kids
Boehringer Ingelheim's Aptivus can now be used to treat HIV-infected pediatric patients.
Rite Aid to pay N.J. penalty for selling expired goods
Rite Aid has agreed to pay up to $650,000 to settle charges that it sold expired and incorrectly priced items.
FDA issues proposed rule on OTC drug ingredients
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.
PrandiMet approved to treat Type 2 diabetes
PrandiMet is a combination drug that encompasses Prandin and metformin to treat Type 2 diabetes.
