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04/04/2013 - 3:33pm
Reports: Novartis launches new ad campaign aimed at young adults

Novartis is promoting the multiple sclerosis drug Gilenya to young people with a new ad campaign in several national magazine's and websites, according to published reports.

04/04/2013 - 3:13pm
Valeant earnings per share could take hit in 2013 from herpes ointment generic

The Food and Drug Administration approval this week of a generic genital herpes ointment made by Mylan could make a slight dent in the stock price of the company that makes the branded version.

04/04/2013 - 2:57pm
Florida Senate committee passes biosimilar bill

A committee of Florida's state Senate has passed a bill that could limit the use of biosimilars in the state.

04/04/2013 - 2:09pm
FDA grants tentative approval to Aurobindo HIV drug

The Food and Drug Administration has given preliminary approval to a drug made by Aurobindo Pharma for treating HIV infection, the drug maker said.

04/04/2013 - 1:42pm
URAC gives accreditation to PBM-owned specialty pharmacy

Washington-based accrediting organization URAC has accredited pharmacy benefit manager Catamaran Corp.'s specialty pharmacy brand, Catamaran said.

04/04/2013 - 11:59am
Dementia costs more to treat than heart disease or cancer, study finds

The annual cost of treating dementia in the United States ranges from $157 billion to $215 billion, according to a new study by the RAND Corp.

04/04/2013 - 11:44am
Dr. Reddy's launches generic osteoporosis drug

Dr. Reddy's Labs has launched zoledronic acid injection in the 5 mg-per-100-mL strength, the Indian generic drug maker Thursday.

04/04/2013 - 10:20am
Rite Aid front-end comps up 3.8% amid shift in timing of Easter

Same-store sales at Rite Aid decreased 2% in March, including a 3.8% increase in same-store sales on the front end and a 4.5% decrease in pharmacy sales due in part to new introductions of generic drugs, the retail pharmacy chain said.

04/03/2013 - 5:21pm
Amazon, Walmart experiment with lockers

Amazon and Walmart's e-commerce division are expanding and starting programs to allow customers to order items online and then pick them up from lockers stationed at brick-and-mortar retailers. Amazon has been running such a program for a couple of years in a few major cities, including installing the lockers at Rite Aid stores in cities like New York.

04/03/2013 - 4:45pm
FDA approves new allergy drug for children

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug for allergies in children made by Tris Pharma, the drug maker said.

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