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Bodee's Zencore Tabs recalled

Sanofi-Aventis settles case alleging the company inflated the average wholesale price to boost profits on its Anzemet.

The number of adverse drug events reported to the FDA has doubled in the past seven years.

Nelfinavir mesylate is found to contain ethyl methanesulfonate.

New Jersey officials have approved the technician-training program developed by Wedgewood Pharmacy, a veterinary compounding pharmacy.

University of California is offering a new two-year postgraduate program in drug development and regulation.

Ninety percent of polled pain care professionals say government regulation impacts their practices.

Poor communication between a health-system's two facilities caused a newborn to be separated from its mother, who has filed a lawsuit as a result.

CMS rejects petition to improve standards for genetic testing.

HealthPartners pharmacy has redesigned its Rx labels for greater clarity.

DesignRx and Columbia expand access to progesterone gel for uninsured.

Senate asks CMS to reconsider ESA coverage decision

Data on infection and death rates at New York City's hospitals is being publicly released

With biologic costs zooming, it's time for biogenerics to be approved, says Hospira CEO.

An employer group finds that 13 pharmacy benefit managers are willing to operate transparently in their drug contracting dealings with their clients.

Healthcare report card provides data on quality of hospital care, mortality rates at hospitals in New York and New Jersey.

Investigational drug may provide new approach to treating schizophrenia.

FDA warns Melanocorp over illegal sale of Melanotan II

Consumer Reports warns that off-label use of anticonvulsants may not be the best initial treatment and is expensive.

A new white paper contends that GPOs charge too much for their administrative fees.

The Caregivers Marketplace has partnered with Snyders to help consumers.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has begun paying for OTC Prilosec and is encouraging a switch to Prilosec OTC or generic Prilosec for eligible members using the prescription drug Nexium.

AAP endorses new recommendations on dental procedure antibiotics.

Shire recalls some Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) ADHD patches.

Medicare announces it will offer reimbursement for use of infusion pump for subcutaneous immune globulin.

Pharmacists offer opinions on dextromethorphan restrictions in August Drug Topics on-line poll.

ACAM2000 smallpox vaccine receives FDA approval.

ACAM2000 smallpox vaccine receives FDA approval.