New injection relieves symptoms of Crohn's disease
UCB's Cimzia has received Food & Drug Administration approval for treating Crohn's disease.
UnitedHealth and Medco to work together through 2012
Medco Health Solutions has signed an agreement to provide pharmacy benefit services to UnitedHealth until 2012.
Spine-health.com poll reveals Advil, Aleve most used for back pain relief
Spine-health.com's online poll shows that back pain sufferers use Advil, Aleve most.
Vyvanse approved to treat adults with ADHD
Shire plc's Vyvanse can now be treated not only among children but also adults.
Wal-Mart, Playtex to remove baby bottles containing BPA from store shelves
Wal-Mart and Playtex announce they are removing baby bottles containing bisphenol A (BPA) from store shelves.
Pharmacies and hospitals join in conservation for Earth Day
To help celebrate Earth Day, Novation rolls out a Web site featuring green products, while pharmacies collect unwanted medicine.
GAO says FDA's foreign drug inspections can be improved
In testimony before a House subcommittee, the Government Accountability Office identifies weaknesses in the Food & Drug Administration's foreign drug inspection program.
InfuScience is on the growth track
The infusion provider InfuScience has added two pharmacies in Florida
Medicine Man changes name to Medicine Shoppe
Ascendant Solutions has sold Medicine Man to Medicine Shoppe
Court rules PCMA can challenge PBM fiduciary disclosure law in D.C.
An appeals court in D.C. said a suit PCMA filed against a D.C. law can go ahead in a lower court.
PBMs must meet new rules on transparency, drug switching in Maryland
The Maryland legislature has passed five bills that regulate pharmacy benefit managers.
PhRMA: Louisiana is hotspot for cancer
A new report by the Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America finds that there are 750 cancer drugs in development.
Colesevelam now included in ACE/AACE guide as combination therapy for glycemic control
Bile sequestrant colesevelam now included in endocrinologist groups' diabetes guide.
Scholarship helps students get into pharmacy
The Margaret Stites Pre-Pharmacy Scholarship has chosen Dejan Landup as its 2007-2008 recipient.
Pittsburgh students conduct community outreach program to promote the safe use of OTCs
University of Pittsburgh school of pharmacy students train outpatients on how to use over-the-counter medications safely.
NACDS urges caution on federal pedigree legislation
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores opposes new legislation that would create a federal e-pedigree requirement for tracking and tracing pharmaceuticals.
OIG proposes new requirements for nursing homes to meet
The Office of Inspector General has issued a new guide listing standards nursing facilities must comply with.
More consumers say they are not filling their prescriptions due to the recession
A QualityHealth.com survey of more than 10,000 Americans found that many have cut back on their health spending due to the recession.
Treximet, a sumatriptan and naproxen combination treatment, approved for migraine
GlaxoSmithKline gets FDA nod for combination migraine treatment
New data on progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy with Tysabri
New data show no new cases of PML in Tysabri patients
CDC criticized for lack of leadership in curbing hospital infections
The Government Accountability Office urged Health & Human Services to prioritize practice recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention in order to prevent hospital infections.
AMCP's formulary resource used widely by health plans
A survey of health plans has found that many are familiar with and make use of a formulary resource from the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Implements Aggressive Generic Medication Campaign
Medication Dedication waives copayment generic drugs that a number of illnesses and encourages members to take prescription drugs as directed.
CMS admits error over Part D low-income benchmark
In a follow-up to a final rule about Medicare Part D's low-income benchmark, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said it made some mathematical errors.
NACDS supports H.R. 5267 to clarify taxation of out-of-state businesses
NACDS supports legislation to clarify taxation of out-of-state businesses.
Express Scripts Study finds consumers' average prescription drug copay drops as generic use grows
Express Scripts Drug Trend Report finds that the average prescription copay has dropped as generic use has gone up.
USP helping FDA with testing for heparin contamination
The Food & Drug Administration has asked the United States Pharmacopeia to develop more sensitive tests to detect contamination in heparin products.
Nasal spray for allergies to launch next month
Alcon has received approval for a nasal spray for allergic rhinitis called Patanase.
Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy launches new HIV/AIDS Web site
New Walgreens site provices information about HIV/AIDS, including signs, symptoms, treatment, and medication management.
Medicine Shoppe International celebrates 100th pharmacy offering diabetes care
Medicine Shoppe and Medicap Pharmacy now have 100 stores offering specialized care for diabetes patients.
