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The pharmacy franchisor CARE Pharmacies has moved from Arlington to Alexandria, Va., where the National Community Pharmacists Association is based.

A new Government Accountability Office report concludes that some Medicare Part D drug plan sponsors are dragging their feet when notifying beneficiaries of their drug coverage decisions.

A new report, published in Health Affairs, projects that both healthcare and prescription drug spending will double in the next decade.

NACDS taps Downey McGrath Group government affairs consulting services firm.

A new Government Accountability Office report concludes that some Medicare Part D drug plan sponsors are dragging their feet when notifying beneficiaries of their drug coverage decisions.

Once languishing, computerized physician order entry is being installed in a growing number of hospitals, according to a new KLAS report.

National Osteoporosis Foundation releases new clinician?s guide.

A new report by several health organizations urge Congress to grant the Food & Drug Administration the authority to regulate the tobacco industry.

NACDS Foundation, APhA to launch MTM Service Model Version 2.0 APhA, NACDS Foundation to offer new MTM model.

A listing of the top 200 over-the-counter and health and beauty brands for 2007.

The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention releases a report about state preparedness for emergencies.

More Americans are getting their prescription drugs from mail-order pharmacies.

Oklahoma considers bill aimed at protecting pharmacies during audits.

Public Health Service Bureau expands offerings and changes name to Ramsell Public Health Rx

Duane Reade to offer free mammograms in Harlem, New York.

First DataBank to support Families Launching Action Against Medication Errors and the Josie King Foundation to reduce medication errors.

The Bush administration proposes increasing Medicare Part D premiums for wealthier beneficiaries and other cost-saving changes.

Catalyst Rx launches Generic Advantage Plan.

Transdermal fentanyl recalled by various manufacturers.

The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention issues influenza activity report.

The Food & Drug Administration proposes guidance for off-label use information.

A Greystone Associates report concludes that prefilled syringes will become increasingly popular and will replace many drug vials.

The California Pharmacists Association backs universal health insurance plan.

GAO finds that the Department of Health & Human Services lacks a national health information technology strategy.

Medco is starting a Medicare Part D e-prescribing pilot program.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urges providers to check that NPI and Medicare Fee for Service applications are accurate to ensure timely reimbursement.

The Coalition for a Competitive Pharmaceutical Market has launched a new ad to promote the approval of biogenerics.

CVS must pay more than $40 million for Caremark's business practices.