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
Drug for African Americans meets with resistance
NitroMed retrenches due to soft sales of its BiDil for African Americans
No difference between simvastatin and Vytorin ENHANCE trial shows
Study results show no difference between simvastatin and Vytorin
Tysabri for Crohn's disease granted approval with restrictions
Natalizumab approved for Crohn's Disease
Duane Reade reports executive management changes
Duane Reade makes executive management changes
GSK establishes Web site for flu vaccine orders
Health professionals can electronically order GSK's flu vaccine in advance to avoid shortages
Two pharmacy schools announce new programs
Purdue and Massachusetts colleges obtain grants for new programs
NCPA reacts to OIG report on how much Medicare Part D is paying pharmacies
NCPA responds to OIG report on Medicare Part D and pharmacy reimbursement
In-store health clinics approved by Massachusetts Public Health Council
Massachusetts Public Health Council approves in-store health clinics.
ACIP releases updated 2008 immunization schedule
ACIP updates its immunization schedule, 2008
Hy-Vee launches new program for generic drugs
Hy-Vee unveils new generic drug program.
New Verispan database lists top 10 retail clinics
Verispan's Healthcare List Division launches pharmacy/retail clinic database.
NACDS applauds South Carolina's proposed dispensing fee hike
NACDS applauds South Carolina's proposed dispensing fee increase.
Technology update: E-pedigree pace picks up
New information about e-pedigree, online tools, and e-prescriptions
New remedies just in time for cough and cold onslaught
Manufacturers are unleashing a slew of cough and cold over the counter items.
Want to be part owner of a chain? Consider an ESOP
Pharmacy graduates may want to consider joining chains that offer part ownership.
New electronic hub allows bidding on oncology drugs
OneOncology brings together oncology drug orders and wholesalers that can fulfill them.
D.C. passes drug rep licensing law
The District of Columbia passed a law requiring drug sales reps to be licensed, but did not ban data mining of doctor's prescribing practices.
New report looks at whether Part D is paying pharmacies enough
A new Office of Inspector General report examines how much Medicare Part D is paying pharmacies for products and services.
New report compares costs of mail-order pharmacy sites
A new report by the Boyd Co. finds that it's less costly to set up a mail-order pharmacy in Sioux Falls, S.D., than San Diego.
2007 Drug Topics OTC Cough, Cold, and Flu survey
What OTCs do R.Ph.s recommend for cough & cold season?
R.Ph.s tag psuedoephedrine rules as a burden
Some pharmacists feel that record-keeping is unduly burdensome and the process has not reduced the production of methamphetamines.
Viewpoint: MTM must be expanded for pharmacy to stay relevant
Pharmacists must find creative ways to offer medication therapy management services and get paid for them.
Revised SOM guide for surveyors bolstering role of consultant R.Ph.s
Consultant pharmacists applaud CMS' guidelines on nursing home surveyors one year after State Operations Manual guidelines become effective.
New products: January 14, 2008
Coverage of branded drugs, new indications, new formulations, new dosages, along with OTCs.
Featuring this month: Cough and cold medications
Drug Topics conducted an exclusive OTC survey for cough, cold and flu products.
Specialty Pharmacy: Don't miss the boat
Some believe it's not too late for community pharmacies to get into this field, which is growing by leaps and bounds.
ASHP pushes on with training of technicians and residents
At its 2008 midyear meeting, ASHP reemphasized its intent to push for the accreditatin of technician training programs and postgraduate training of residents.
