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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.

Adapalene gel 0.3% (Differin) from Galderma Laboratories received FDA approval for the treatment of moderate to moderately severe acne.

CMS is extending the registration and bid submission deadlines for the first round of the Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies Competitive Bidding Program.

CMS believes that eliminating the exemption will encourage healthcare providers to move as quickly as possible to e-prescribing using the SCRIPT standard.

A large majority of pharmacists do not think postgraduate residency training should be a requirement for future pharmacists, according to the latest drugtopics.com Instant Poll survey.

HHS secretary Michael Leavitt announced a two-year effort designed to further protect Medicare beneficiaries from fraudulent suppliers of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, and orthotics supplies (DMEPOS).

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.

GAO is pushing for Medicare to pay dialysis centers a bundled rate for all end-stage renal disease (ESRD) drugs and services.

Responding to CMS' calls for healthcare providers to get and share their NPI numbers, NCPDP has created a special look-up tool that pharmacists can use to search for physician data.

The FDA has issued a public health advisory following a report of a cystic fibrosis patient who died after inhaling premixed liquid colistimethate through a nebulizer.

CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has released a report updating the 2006 recommendations for influenza vaccine.

MS LifeLines Access Made Simple is a new program launched by EMD Serono to provide access to therapy for patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis.

CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has broadened the recommended age range for meningococcal vaccination to all adolescents 11 to 18 years old.

The Medicare IVIG Access Act of 2007, which seeks adequate reimbursement for intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) products and accompanying care for patients with primary immunodeficiency diseases (PIDDs) and other conditions.

To prevent drug traffickers from diverting iodine for the illicit production of methamphetamine, DEA has issued a final rule governing iodine crystals and chemical mixtures containing more than 2.2% iodine.