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New guidelines are released on how to take care of hospice patients

ECRI issues new guide to help risk managers in health facilities improve chemotherapy risk management

Security standards and safeguards

The FDA recently approved codeine/chlorpheniramine (Codeprex, Celltech Group) extended-release suspension (CIII) for the temporary relief of cough, as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants, and for the temporary relief of runny nose; sneezing; itching of the nose or throat; and itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever, other upper respiratory allergies, or allergic rhinitis. The product is expected to be available in retail pharmacies by the fourth quarter.

Breaking News for July 26, 2004

Speakers at BIO annual meeting in San Francisco denounce importation of drugs from Canada

Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease with potentially serious sequelae. Fortunately, clinicians will soon be able to offer patients with this condition a new molecular entity. The FDA recently approved tinidazole (Tindamax, Presutti Laboratories) for the treatment of trichomoniasis caused by Trichomonas vaginalis in both female and male patients; giardiasis caused by Giardia duodenalis (also called G. lamblia) in both adults and pediatric patients older than three years of age; and amebiasis and amebic liver abscess caused by Entamoeba histolytica in adults and children older than three years of age. Tinidazole will be available in pharmacies sometime this month

Xifaxan treats travelers' diarrhea

Toxicities associated with propylene glycol

A work group created by the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy has issued guidelines for electronic messaging in pharmacy claims that it contends will improve patient safety and ease the submission process.

The antipsychotics, SSRIs, should carry stronger warnings for pregnant patients, according to experts.

This installment looks at drug errors involving Lotrisone.

The average staff pharmacist earned $88,400 in base pay and annual bonus in 2003, a five percent increase over the previous year, according to a survey by Mercer Human Resource Consulting.

The pharmacy industry is arming itself with new programs to combat theft

Breaking News for July 12, 2004

Many factors go into how drug companies determine the pricing of their new products.

Two political parties continue bickering over merits of Medicare discount cards.

Average wholesale price (AWP) is being replaced by average sales price (ASP).