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The largest California independent living center, two pharmacies, and two Medi-Cal recipients sued Medi-Cal to set aside plans to cut reimbursement

A new nasal spray has been approved to help seasonal allergy sufferers.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issues a final rule clarifying its position on the inclusion of insulin and exclusion of erectile dysfunction medications in the Medicare Part D program.

NACDS has come out against new federal e-pedigree legislation, while NCPA and HIDA support it

NCPA and the NACDS have amended their average manufacturer price lawsuit to include CMS' interim final rule on multiple-source drugs

UCB receives FDA approval for certolizumab pegol (Cimzia).

Aripiprazole receives new indication as adjunct to lithium or valproate

Two counties in Wisconsin are piloting a Get the Meds Out drug disposal program.

The feds have proposed more rules to tighten the marketing of Medicare Advantage and Part D plans.

Eli Lilly's ADHD drug Strattera is now indicated for long-term use.

Aloxi has a new indication for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV).

CVS Caremark announced a new cosmetics safety policy as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility report.

Medical devices featuring the Carmeda BioActive surface from Medtronic are being recalled because they are made with the contaminated heparin made in China.

A large group of physicians, pharmacists, and patients have pressed Congress to urge FDA to rescind its policy that bars the use of compounded estriol to treat menopause.

A Texas grocery chain is luring moms-to-be with a free prental vitamin offer.

The Public Health Service releases an update to smoking cessation guidelines.

Bryant Ranch Prepack, which supplies physicians who dispense with prepacked drugs, touts the safety of its products

A multidisplinary task force has produced a resource on emergency preparedness for health professionals.

NACDS releases a document stating its position on healthcare reform

Consumer Healthcare Products Association is expanding its Five Moms campaign to help prevent teen cough medicine abuse.

In testimony before a House subcommittee, a homecare organization labels the DMEPOS competitive bidding program as a train wreck.

California Pharmacists Association joins other healthcare provider organizations in suit to halt Medi-Cal budget cuts.

A new pharmacy survey from Consumers Union found wide discrepancies in drug prices and a drop in patient consultations with pharmacists.

PharmaCentra is launching WellTouch First Fill to encourage patients to get their first prescription orders filled.

One lot of a mouthwash from Cardinal Health is being recalled due to bacterial contamination.

The National Community Pharmacists Association joins the United States Chamber of Commerce Global Intellectual Property Center to fight counterfeited and pirated prescription drugs.

Rite Aid is making technological changes to appeal to blind customers.

Wal-Mart has expanded its $4 generic offer to cover discounts for 90-day supplies and OTCs.