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The FDA recently held a hearing on behind the counter class of drugs. This article looks at the positions of various pharmacy associations and pharmacists.

The author laments about the toll standing behind the counter all day takes on his feet.

Demand for pharmacists and rising salaries is fueling increased competition among pharmacy school applicants.

FDA approves new biologic to reduce symptoms of Crohn's disease

Alcon Laboratories receives regulatory nod for new allergy spray.

The American Pharmacists Association has already put in place plans for a smooth transition to a new chief executive officer in 2009

In comments to FDA, NACDS suggests several ways in which medication guides can be improved.

GSK and Aldolor's alvimopan is approved to improve GI recovery following surgery.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is proposing regulations to control selling tactics used by Medicare Advantage and Part D plans to attract new customers.

A DEA final rule allows prescribers to order narcotics for up to 100 patients at one time for detoxification purposes.

FDA issues warning to healthcare professionals about Roche and Novartis' transplant drugs.

The American Academy of Dermatology has issued new guidelines on the management of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

CMS announed the names of the 325 winning suppliers that have signed contracts with Medicare to provide DMEPOS.

FDA will review claims data from Medicare and other sources to identify unsafe drugs and devices.

NCCAM has launched Time to Talk educational campaign about complementary and alternative care medicine.

The largest Indian drugmaker is hooking up with a Japanese pharmaceutical firm.

Connectyx Technologies Holdings Group has launched MedFlash personal health records at Fred Meyer stores.

YourRxCard.com launches ask the pharmacist program for its members.

A suit has been filed to put a stop to the Medicare competitive bidding program for durable medical supplies.

AMCP has sent a letter to Senate leaders strongly objecting to Section 176 of S. 3101.

ALFA pleads with the Senate Special Committee on Aging to drop co-payments for poor assisted living residents.

ADHD patch recalled due to liner failure.

Eight community pharmacies have filed suit to stop Medi-Cal reimbursement cutbacks from taking effect on July 1.

NACDS, NCPA call Baucus bill "must-enact" legislation

ISMP is expanding its outreach by introducing a web site for consumers this summer.

Leiner Health Products has issued an allergy alert on undeclared allergens in Liquimax Multivitamin and has recalled the product.

Oversized morphine sulfate tablet leads to recall.