Minnesota hospitals not billing patients, insurers for errors
Hospitals swallowing cost of errors
Campath granted a regular approval by the FDA
Campath granted regular approval
New Reclast post-fracture study results released
New study results released for once-yearly Reclast (zoledronic acid) injection
Parkinson's disease drugmaker offers rebate to patients
Valeant Pharmaceuticals offers zelaCARD rebate program to Parkinson's disease patients.
Survey shows most Americans confident in safety of prescription drugs
Americans confident about drug safety
HHS releases department-wide report on personalized medicine
Personalized medicine report issued by HHS
New agency study to look at cardiovascular risk of ADHD drugs
Study from AHRQ and FDA will examine cardiovascular risks of ADHD drugs.
PhRMA study claims Part D benefits uninsured
A PhRMA-sponsored study claims Medicare Part D reduced expenses for beneficiaries who had no insurance prior to the program.
NACDS member testifies before Senate on methamphetamine
NACDS testifies to Senate on methamphetamine
FDA warns P&G about unlawful marketing of Vicks Early Defense
Although FDA is not aware of significant health risks, the agency is concerned about some of the product's claims.
Community pharmacy groups advocate Medicaid issues to lawmakers
More than 70 pharmacy executives and representatives visited with members of Congress.
CIGNA launches new on-line Rx price quote tool
Age range for FluMist expanded
FDA approves expanded age range for FluMist influenza vaccine.
Walgreens tops drugstore Web site survey
Walgreens web site tops Rite Aid and CVS in an independent survey from Consumer Reports' HealthRating.org
Lower dose of carisoprodol gets FDA nod
New dose of carisoprodol (Soma) is approved for MedPointe Pharmaceuticals
SERM gets FDA nod for breast cancer
Raloxifene (Evista, Lilly) is approved for breast cancer
NACDS: Delay implementation of tamper-resistant paper
NACDS urges delay of tamper-resistant paper implementation deadlines
Risks of off-label use of Haldol added to PI
Intravenous injection of haloperidol (Haldol) may cause QT prolongation and torsades de pointes
New FDA newsletter fulfills commitment to IOM
FDA releases first issue of Drug Safety Newsletter
CMS offers more info on tamper-proof pads
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services answers questions about its new Medicaid tamper-resistant prescription pad rule
New system tracks pharmaceuticals
System Planning releases PharmaTrak, a system using barcodes or RFID tags for drug tracking through the pharmaceutical supply chain
Discovery of silicone prompts B. Braun to recall saline syringes
Company recalling saline syringes
NABP awards DMEPOS accreditation to CVS Caremark
CVS Caremark receives DMEPOS accreditation
Humana staffing up in Arizona
Humana is expanding two call centers in Arizona
Target pharmacy is offering free flavoring for liquid medications
Target offers free flavoring for liquid medications
MedWatch report issued for Fentora
FDA and Cephalon issue warning letters on Fentora use
NACDS Foundation to award pharmacy students with over $100,000
NACDS Foundation to award scholarships to pharmacy students
Joint Commission seeking comments on medication management
Joint Commission wants feedback on medication management
CVS files complaint against Prasco for breach of contract
Pharmacy schools joining forces to promote preceptor training
A regional group of pharmacy schools has formed in New England to promote training of preceptors
