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Using research from several sources, the authors have compiled a table listing the drugs that are sensitive to light and moisture

Patients with chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura may soon have new treatment options.

A new guide spells out how to treat pregnant women with asthma without hurting the mother and fetus

Traditional beta-blockers may no longer be the best choice for initial treatment of hypertension but vasodilatory beta-blockers show promise.

New treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia approved by FDA

The Joint Commission issues a sentinel event alert to warn hospitals about drug errors involving kids

This installment of letters covers pharmacist salaries, drug samples, and Drug Topics' contest winners.

The FDA approves simulant prodrug for treatment of adult ADHD

Amitiza has gained a new indication-to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation in women.

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.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will require NPI numbers on claims submitted after May 23, 2008.

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.