DEA wants to charge nonregistered meth sellers fee for certification
DEA proposes self-certification fee for sellers of scheduled listed chemical products
URAC names first companies to earn accreditation
URAC names first companies to earn PBM accreditations
SmartCare Family Medical Centers kicks off flu shot season
SmartCare offers flu immunizations
Ranbaxy gets agency nod for generic Biaxin suspension
Clarithromycin oral suspension approved for Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals
Warnings of fibrosis added to gadolinium-based contrast agents PI
A black box warning for nephrogenic systemic fibrosis has been added to the prescribing information of gadolinium-based contrast agents.
CMS to require NPI numbers in January
Beginning in January, CMS will require NPI numbers for Medicare.
Many Part D plans increased drug prices during the year
Medicare Part D plans raised drug prices during plan year, according to a study by Consumer Reports.
Survey results highlight need for addiction education
Medical board survey shows increased prosecution of overprescribers and need for addiction education
Poll shows widespread support for access to experimental drugs
Public support exists for access to experimental drugs
Warfarin sensitivity test approved
FDA approves Verigene test for warfarin (Coumadin) metabolism
Packaging, sound-alike names contribute to medication errors
Drug mix-ups occur frequently in Pennsylvania
Pediatric Lamisil granules get FDA nod
Lamisil oral granules are approved by the FDA for tinea capitis
Taxotere OK'd as induction therapy for new indication
Docetaxel approved for squamous cell head and neck cancer
Sixth flu vaccine approved for 2007-2008 season
Another influenza vaccine approved for seasonal flu
OTC cough, cold medicine in children under six under FDA review
FDA advisory committee to discuss OTC cough/ cold products in children under six
Rite Aid holds favorite R.Ph.s contest to celebrate pharmacist month
Rite Aid celebrates American Pharmacists Month with contest
Take Care, Walgreens to expand in nine markets
Take Care Health Systems to expand with Walgreens
AZ&Me Prescription Savings program launched by AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca to offer free medicines for healthcare facilities
NACDS applauds move to ensure equal pharmacy access for military
NACDS thanks Senate for pharmacy provision for military families.
Prepaid flu vaccination card launched by Bartell Drugs, Novartis
Bartell, Novartis launch FluGram prepaid influenza vaccination card.
Senate and House consider AMP fixes
The Fair Medicaid Drug Payment Act of 2007 would fix the average manufacturers price rule and promote generic drugs.
Community pharmacy caucus formed in House
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has formed the Congressional Community Pharmacy Coalition to advocate on pharmacy issues.
CFC phaseout for epinephrine inhalers?
FDA proposes chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) removal from epinephrine inhalers.
Wyeth's Advil Maximum strength product not for sale yet
Wyeth's new Advil Maximum Strength waiting for FDA approval.
Abortion supporters, foes, criticize Catholic bishops' decision
Emergency contraception policy sparks debate.
Calif. board ups fines for failure to consult
California pharmacy board is stepping up its enforcement of its pharmacy consultation with stiffer fines.
Pharmacy costs rise in Mid-Atlantic states
In the face of increasing pharmacy costs at Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia pharmacies, health plans push beneficiaries to mail-order facilities
Integration of Brooks Eckerd stores by Rite Aid on track
Rite Aid integration of Brooks Eckerd stores progressing
FDA: Baxa customers no longer using recalled mixing software
Baxa replaces malfunctioning IV mixing software
Agency gives nod to new loading dose of Plavix
FDA approves 300-mg strength of clopidogrel
