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Comprehensive Pharmacy Services to buy McKesson Medication Management.

WellPoint Next Rx pilots OTC generic program with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island to help offset out-of-pocket costs for members.

Eisai has produced a report on how seniors feel about their pharmacy, drug plan, and related subjects.

A Drug Topics survey finds that most think FDA could use more funding to redress its deficiencies.

GlaxoSmithKline's vaccine, Rotarix, receives approval for use in children.

Federal agents seize over $1.3 million of illegal dietary supplements marketed to body builders.

Several more chains launch $4 generics, including Ralphs and Fred Meyer.

Shire launches initiative for chronic kidney disease patients.

A listing by the New York Times shows that CVS' CEO made more than $17 million and Walgreens' CEO made more than $5 million last year.

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is urging physicians, nurse practitioners, and other prescribers to get National Provider Identifier numbers before May deadline.

Advocacy groups support NACDS in urging Congress to pass Fair Medicaid Drug Payment Act to preserve pharmacy access to medications.

Disruptions in switching low-income Medicare Part D patients from one drug plan to another will be reduced as a result of a new rule issued by CMS.

A Government Accountability Office report urges the Department of Defense to make more use of mail order to slow its drug spending.

Final rule establishes standards for: formulary and benefits, medication history, fill status notification, and provider identifier

Consumers say they will report serious side effects to the FDA if toll free numbers and Web site information are included in TV ads.

Congress is considering a bill that toughens the controlled substance distribution standards that online pharmacies must meet, while Indiana passes a law to combat illegitimate Internet pharmacies.

Rite Aid pharmacists offer Allergy Guide to help patients get through allergy season.

GlaxoSmithKline updates Warnings and Precautions sections of zanamivir prescribing information

Graymark Healthcare announces the purchase of two independent pharmacies, upping its store count to 14.

Alegent Health is partnering with eq-Life and Fairview Pharmacy Services to grow its retail pharmacies.

NCPA, FBI LEEDA, Purdue Pharma L.P. program will promote improving pharmacy safety and security.

Health Mart launches mobile wellness tour to provide free health screenings in Midwest markets.

A new Rx card will enable needy patients in New Jersey to get discounts of up to 50% off their prescription drugs.

Duane Reade names John Lederer as Chairman of the Board/CEO

The owners of two Miami-based healthcare corporations were sentenced to 63 and 56 months in prison for their roles in separate Medicare fraud schemes

The Institute for Safe Medication Practices has released new guidelines to encourage the safe use of automated dispensing cabinets.

A pharmacist and nurse have created a Web site, Medicaresaver.com, to help seniors find a cost-effective Medicare Part D plan

Afluria, CSL Biotherapies flu vaccine, can be pre-booked for the upcoming flu season