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APHA adopts policy against feminine hygiene douching practices

AstraZeneca launches Nexium savings program for Purple Plus members

NACDS and NCPA sue to block implementation of the average manufacturer price rule set to take effect in January.

A new survey of four health disciplines reveals that they think Medicare Part D has hurt the care provided in long-term care facilities.

Seniors are satisfied with Medicare Part D drug benefit.

Reinforcements on way to fight infectious diseases.

Union protest targets Rite Aid.

In a new paper, the Biotechnology Industry Organization reveals it has reservations about the use of comparative effectiveness in reviewing products.

Humana announced that, starting in January, members in its Medicare drug plans don't have to pay a co-pay for Tier 1 generics.

Bayer suspends worldwide marketing of antifibrolytic Trasylol.

FDA requests recall of True Man Sexual Energy, Energy Max dietary supplements.

Adverse event reporting rules for dietary supplements effective Dec. 22.

PPA helps California fire victims access prescription medicines.

FDA announces public workshop on OTC drug use among adolescents.

New Jersey law requires pharmacists to dispense all medications, including birth control and emergency contraception.

FDA names 15 members for its new Risk Communication Advisory Committee.

Eight pharmacies chosen as Letairis distributors

U.S. Marshals seize more than $300,000 worth of drugs and dietary supplements

NACDS applauds Dextromethorphan Abuse Reduction Act of 2007

NACDS ranks as one of top places to work among associations and nonprofits.

An Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality comparison of two classes of antihypertensives has found that both work equally well at managing hypertension, but ACE inhibitors are linked to more dry cough than angiotensin receptor blockers.

The National Council for Prescription Drug Programs updated its HCIdea on-line database to include NPI numbers.

Home hygience can help tame MRSA, according to health care providers.

Roger Williams, CEO of United States Pharmacopeia, believes that our systems to prevent contaminated drugs from slipping into our country are not strong enough.

Pharmacists should own up to the job of medication reconciliation since they are the most knowledgeable of all health professionals on this subject.

New drugs, generics, dosages and indications

Participants at a recent roundtable meeting, including government and industry representatives, agreed to move forward with creating a forum on standardizing prescription medication labels.

Pharmacists must learn how to ensure their own safety with pharmacies a common target for theft.