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Developing a program to prevent over-prescribing of antibiotics will increase effectiveness of the drugs and save money.

Researchers at the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting stressed that treatment more targeted, with fewer side effects, than before - and cancer deaths are down for the first time in 70 years.

The American Urological Association has issued new guidlines for prostate cancer, its first update in nearly 12 years.

At ASHP's 2007 summer meeting, the house of delegates approved a resolution calling for all pharmacists to complete a residency as a prerequisite to direct patient care by the year 2020.

Pharmacists react to final rule for average manufacturers price rule for Medicaid generic drug reimbursement.

The complaint cited several examples of discrimination, including allegations that African-American employees were passed over for promotions to management positions in spite of experience, seniority, and qualifications.

Among the provisions, physicians will have to report hemoglobin or hematocrit data on claims for antianemia drugs for cancer patients.

Like the Senate, the House has passed a bill that would give the FDA more authority to ensure drug safety by requiring manufacturers to conduct postmarketing surveillance studies; demand more user fees; and other measures.

Walgreen Co. has reached an agreement to purchase specialty pharmacy operator Option Care Inc. for about $850 million. Option Care, based in Buffalo Grove, Ill., provides a full spectrum of specialty-pharmacy and home-infusion services

According to CMS, its partner Argus Health Systems will begin building a network of pharmacies and the program will work similarly to third-party insurance?providing pharmacists with specific instructions on how to handle prescriptions for victims of disasters.

A boxed warning label has been added for omalizumab (Xolair, Genentech),

The once-daily patch provides continuous delivery of medication through the skin over 24 hours and greatly reduces the gastrointestinal side effects

Chris Benoit, the professional wrestler who killed his wife and child before killing himself, received medications from a compounding pharmacy at the center of a sprawling steroid probe.

The NCCN has updated the clinical practice guidelines for certain types of thyroid cancer.

The study also revealed that prepared caregivers have a more positive experience than those who were unprepared.

The Convenient Care Association (CCA), the industry trade group that represents retail clinics, recently met to discuss a response to American Medical Association concerns that the clinics represent a conflict of interest.

The purpose of the agreement is to make it possible for members of PPOK to gain entry into the home infusion and specialty pharmacy market with a Vital Care franchise.

s of Aug. 1, patients with cystic fibrosis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection who have limited treatment options and are at risk for becoming worse off can access Gilead Sciences' investigational drug aztreonam lysine for inhalation.

The eight classes of drugs cited were hypertension, asthma, lipid management, anxiety/depression, schizophrenia, diabetes, smoking cessation, and HIV/AIDS.The eight classes of drugs cited were hypertension, asthma, lipid management, anxiety/depression, schizophrenia, diabetes, smoking cessation, and HIV/AIDS.

Previously, Coster was VP of policy and programs at NACDS, where he was responsible for policy issues relating to federal healthcare programs. At Rite Aid, Coster will be responsible for lobbying Congress and regulatory agencies on issues that will impact Rite Aid's business.

The program is available at all of the more than 1,100 Kmart pharmacies nationwide and offers a 90-day supply of more than 300 generic drugs for $15 each.

The study also revealed that prepared caregivers have a more positive experience than those who were unprepared.

Merck has announced the recall of three lots of ertapenem sodium (Invanz) for injection after broken glass was found in two vials of reconstituted solution.

Daily antibiotics used to prevent the recurrence of urinary tract infections (UTIs) do not lower the risk for subsequent infections.

The grant will support a program to raise awareness among at-risk teens abut the importance of community pharmacies and the dangers of abusing prescription and OTC drugs.

Researchers speculate that lower vitamin D levels from less sunlight could be a possible explanation for the geographic differences in anaphylaxis.

The OIG report was based on responses from 516 independent facilities and 2,868 facilities from two large companies as well as 96 hospital-based dialysis facilities.

NACDS has sent a letter to CMS' Center for Medicaid & State Operations urging a delay of a requirement that tamper-proof pads be used for all Medicaid prescriptions.