Community Practice

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will begin tracking Part D plan compliance with its "best available evidence" policies.

ASHP wants loan forgiveness programs for pharmacists.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has begun to reassign low-income subsidy-eligible beneficiaries for 2008 Medicare Part D programs.

Wisconsin governor Jim Doyle signed into law a state budget with a dispensing fee increase but vetoed the bill?s hold-harmless provision protecting pharmacists against AMP.

Brimonidine/timolol combination solution is FDA-approved for glaucoma.

A new report by Kalorama Information projects that drug sales influenced by pharmacists wielding their prescribing authority will also double from 2006 to 2012.

AHRQ tools help pharmacies serve patients with limited health literacy.

Wyeth recalls certain Robitussin, Dimetapp Cold & Chest Congestion.

An examination of data in Michigan reveals that e-prescribing reduces potential drug interaction problems.

Young kidney transplant patients are more likely not to comply with their anti-rejection drugs than adult or pediatric patients, according to a new GAO report.

Nilotinib capsules approved for Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML).

Roche strengthens pregnancy risk for mycophenolate mofetil (CellCept).

Bayer issues a guidance on Trasylol, stating that it should only be used as directed on its label.

FBI searches headquarters of WellCare, a company that offers Medicare and Medicaid health plans.

Manufacturers of pancreatic extract drugs can have two more years to obtain approval of their products, thanks to a new FDA notice.

Insurers help California wildfire evacuees get medicines.

Medication Pathfinder Network has improved the tracking and reporting of immunizations for its MTM system.

New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs Web site offers a searchable database of pharmacies prices for 150 prescription drugs.

PBMI says employers' drug cost increase remains in single digits.

Woman alleges Walgreens' medication error caused miscarriage

APhA and Lexi-Comp cooperated to release an on-line drug information database designed for community pharmacists.

Outcomes will administer the ChecKmeds Medicare Part D medication therapy management program in North Carolina.

FDA issues notice explaining new DTC TV ad user fee program

NACDS member testifies at hearing on organized retail crime

The Medicare Prescription Drug Savings and Choice Act would create a Medicare-administered Part D prescription drug plan and also would mandate prompt pay from Part D plans to pharmacists.