Collaborative Care

03/01/2012 - 6:46pm

NACDS' Nicholson testifies before House panel, highlights pharmacy's commitment to curbing Rx diversion, abuse

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores on Thursday testified before the House of Representatives' Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade to emphasize retail pharmacy’s commitment to preserving patient safety and high-quality care.

03/01/2012 - 5:15pm

PTCB names retired Air Force colonel as CEO, executive director

The country's largest organization that certifies pharmacy technicians has a new leader.

03/01/2012 - 4:35pm

UnitedHealth Group, Comcast launch pilot to evaluate video-on-demand programming for Diabetes Prevention Program

UnitedHealth Group is looking to evaluate the effectiveness of using video-on-demand programming to deliver its Diabetes Prevention Program.

03/01/2012 - 3:29pm

Chapman University, KGI to develop school of biopharmacy

Chapman University and Keck Graduate Institute are set to establish a school of biopharmacy at the KGI campus in Claremont, Calif.

03/01/2012 - 3:10pm

Takeda's investigational diabetes drug helps reduce HbA1C levels

An investigational diabetes therapy made by Takeda helped lower HbA1C levels among patients with Type 2 diabetes, the drug maker said.

03/01/2012 - 2:44pm

Endo integrates business units, plans name change

Endo's parent company is looking to change its name and will integrate four of its operating units, the drug maker said Thursday.

03/01/2012 - 2:24pm

American Diabetes Association responds to FDA's warning on safety of statins

The American Diabetes Association said it is urging people with diabetes who currently are taking a statin to continue their medication unless instructed otherwise by their healthcare provider.

03/01/2012 - 1:53pm

Walgreens tapped for AARP's retail drug store program

Walgreens and AARP are expanding their relationship with a new retail drug store program that will provide AARP members with exclusive offers and rewards, and includes member and community outreach to promote health and wellness.

03/01/2012 - 12:15pm

FDA approves two new drugs for pancreatic disorders

The Food and Drug Administration has approved two new drugs for pancreatic disorders, the agency said Thursday.

03/01/2012 - 10:59am

FDA approves first flu vaccine to treat four strains of virus

The Food and Drug Administration has approved what it called the first flu vaccine to prevent four strains of the influenza virus.