Once-daily amoxicillin approved
Moxatag is the name of a new once-daily amoxicillin product for pharyngitis and tonsillitis following strep throat
Few people are taking advantage of immunizations
New CDC data show that while there are 17 diseases against which the public can be immunized, adoption rates are low
Antihistamine's new label covers both indoor and outdoor allergies
In a new labeling change, Schering-Plough's Claritin can now treat both indoor and outdoor allergies
Another health plan picks Outcomes group for MTM
Outcomes Pharmaceutical Care has been chosen by Senior Whole Health to provide medication therapy management to its drug plan
Heparin injection recalled as Baxter investigates
Baxter issues voluntary recall of heparin
Illinois college of pharmacy temporarily closed due to fire
Fire temporarily closes UIC College of Pharmacy
Standstill period on Teva's launch of generic pantoprazole extended
Wyeth, Teva extend standstill period on Teva's launch of generic pantoprazole
Study: Women's use of supplements is down
Women's supplement usage declining
Direct renin inhibitor/diuretic combo gets FDA nod
Aliskiren and hydrochlorothiazide combination approved
New HIV drug approved on accelerated basis
Tibotec's Intelence is approved for use with other antiretrovirals to treat HIV
New drug approval addresses two cardiovascular risk factors
Daiichi Sankyo's Welchol, formerly approved to lower LDL-C, has been cleared to reduce blood glucose levels in Type 2 diabetics
Pharmacy groups nab funds to establish diabetes programs
Employer coalition offers pharmacy groups funding to set up diabetes programs
AM2 PAT recalls all lots of heparin and saline flushes
There is a nationwide recall of certain heparin and saline flushes
New estimates of VTE risk added to Ortho Evra PI
Information on VTE risk added to prescribing information for Ortho Evra
Humira receives FDA approval for psoriasis
Adalimumab approved for psoriasis
Survey says: Americans lack knowledge about nutrition, multivitamins
Survey reveals Americans are uneducated about nutrition, multivitamins
NACDS finds shift in Rx drug spending post Medicare Part D
NACDS economist finds Medicare Part D caused shift in Rx drug spending
Walgreens to acquire 20 drugstores from Farmacia El Amal
Walgreens to acquire 20 drugstores from Puerto Rico pharmacy chain Farmacia El Amal
NACDS hails bill that preserves military's access to community pharmacies
NACDS applauds bill that allows military families to choose community pharmacy
CMS received over 6,300 bids from DME suppliers in first round of bidding
Over 6,300 DME suppliers participated in first round of competitive bidding
Genzyme picks Diplomat for its Renagel program
Medicare Part D patients who cannot afford to pay for Renagel can apply for assistance through a Genzyme program administered by Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy
Two online pharmacies get in trouble with the law
To settle a suit filed by New Jersey authorities, two online pharmacies must pay a fee and stop dispensing drugs to state residents
FDA: OTC cough and cold products should not be used in those under two
Do not use OTC cough and cold products among infants and children under two years of age
FDA: User fee for review of DTC ads for drugs is mothballed
FDA's user fee program for review of DTC TV ads for Rx drug, biologic products will not be implemented
Bill would ban cigarette sales in N.Y. supermarkets with pharmacies
Bill seeks to prohibit cigarette sales in New York supermarkets with pharmacies
Roche responds to Schering's IDEAL trial results
Roche gives perspective on IDEAL results
Deaths lead to FDA public advisory on EDTA mix-up
FDA issues advisory on edetate disodium
Survey: Supplement use higher among Republicans than Democrats
Republicans are more likely to used vitamin supplement than Democrats
Flu shots available at Kmart Pharmacy for $10 in most stores
Kmart Pharmacy lowers flu shot price in most stores to $10
Publix expands its free antibiotic program
Publix adds another product to its free antibiotic program
