New guide for osteoporosis addresses minorities
National Osteoporosis Foundation releases new clinician?s guide.
Public health groups want FDA to regulate tobacco products
A new report by several health organizations urge Congress to grant the Food & Drug Administration the authority to regulate the tobacco industry.
APhA, NACDS Foundation to offer new MTM model
NACDS Foundation, APhA to launch MTM Service Model Version 2.0 APhA, NACDS Foundation to offer new MTM model.
Clinical pharmacists advance into all areas of medical treatment
The role of hospital pharmacists has changed as they continue to advanced into all areas of medical treatment.
Top 200 OTC/HBC brands in 2007
A listing of the top 200 over-the-counter and health and beauty brands for 2007.
CDC releases findings from first emergency preparedness assessment
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention releases a report about state preparedness for emergencies.
Mail-order pharmacies take larger percentage of prescriptions dispensed
More Americans are getting their prescription drugs from mail-order pharmacies.
Oklahoma bill would protect pharmacies from PBM audits
Oklahoma considers bill aimed at protecting pharmacies during audits.
Public Health Bureau gets new name, focus
Public Health Service Bureau expands offerings and changes name to Ramsell Public Health Rx
Free mammography services available from Duane Reade in East Harlem, N.Y.
Duane Reade to offer free mammograms in Harlem, New York.
First DataBank to support medication error prevention organizations
First DataBank to support Families Launching Action Against Medication Errors and the Josie King Foundation to reduce medication errors.
Bush proposes cost-saving changes to Medicare Part D
The Bush administration proposes increasing Medicare Part D premiums for wealthier beneficiaries and other cost-saving changes.
Catalyst Rx announces Generic Advantage Plan
Catalyst Rx launches Generic Advantage Plan.
Multiple manufacturers recall leaky fentanyl patches
Transdermal fentanyl recalled by various manufacturers.
MMWR report says majority of influenza A (H3N2) cases resistant to vaccine
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention issues influenza activity report.
FDA proposes reprint practice guidance for unapproved uses of drugs and medical devices
The Food & Drug Administration proposes guidance for off-label use information.
Drug vials to be increasingly replaced by prefilled syringes
A Greystone Associates report concludes that prefilled syringes will become increasingly popular and will replace many drug vials.
Support for universal healthcare rising among pharmacists
The California Pharmacists Association backs universal health insurance plan.
HHS lacks IT strategy, says GAO
GAO finds that the Department of Health & Human Services lacks a national health information technology strategy.
Medco pushes e-prescribing in new pilot
Medco is starting a Medicare Part D e-prescribing pilot program.
Incorrect NPI, Medicare forms may slow reimbursement
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urges providers to check that NPI and Medicare Fee for Service applications are accurate to ensure timely reimbursement.
New ad to promote biogenerics makes its debut
The Coalition for a Competitive Pharmaceutical Market has launched a new ad to promote the approval of biogenerics.
CVS to pay $40 million to settle Caremark investigation
CVS must pay more than $40 million for Caremark's business practices.
Top 200 Brand Drugs By Units in 2007
A listing of the Top 200 Brand Drugs By Units in 2007
Top 200 generic drugs by unit in 2007
A listing of the top 200 generic drugs by units in 2007
Compounding association urges women's health groups to reveal ties with Wyeth
The International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists charges that the North American Menopause Society and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists receive funding from Wyeth.
Drug price comparison sites found ineffective
State-run drug price comparison sites hampered by missing data, according to a study by Center for Studying Health System Change.
DME supplier asked to return $8 million for faulty claims for test strips, lancets
A new Office of Inspector General report recommends that iCare refund Medicare more than $8 million for improperly filing claims for test strips and lancets.
NCPA hails stimulus package tax breaks
National Community Pharmacists Association applauded tax breaks in the economic stimulus bill that would help community pharmacies.
Universal American, CVS Caremark end partnership
Universal American and CVS Caremark end alliance in the Prescription Pathway Medicare Part D drug plan.
