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01/24/2011 - 3:17pm
Survey: Patients oppose PSE prescription mandate

As many as 71% of cough-cold sufferers in search of decongestant relief oppose a prescription requirement for pseudoephedrine, according to a survey commissioned by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America released Monday.

01/24/2011 - 2:57pm
Matrix Labs' generic Protonix DR receives FDA approval

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a treatment for gastroesphageal reflux disease made by a subsidiary of Mylan, the generic drug maker said Monday.

01/24/2011 - 1:39pm
CDC issues report on flu activity in the United States

Influenza activity in the United States decreased across several indicators, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday, though the agency projected that illness rates for the season have not yet peaked.

01/24/2011 - 1:27pm
In study, Alexza's schizophrenia treatment significantly improves symptoms

An investigational schizophrenia drug appears effective in reducing agitation in patients with the disease, according to results of a late-stage clinical trial published in the British Journal of Psychiatry.

01/24/2011 - 12:34pm
FDA accepts filing for CDI treatment

The Food and Drug Administration has accepted a regulatory filing from Optimer Pharmaceuticals for a drug to treat bacterial infections.

01/24/2011 - 12:10pm
Rite Aid hearts Wellness+

Rite Aid on Monday introduced its annual national education and prevention campaign against heart disease in observation of American Heart Month in February.

01/24/2011 - 11:54am
Study: TheraTears Nutrition improves eye health

Advanced Vision Research on Monday announced results from a pilot trial published in the journal Cornea that demonstrated a reduction in dry-eye symptoms and an increase in tear volume and tear flow for those patients taking TheraTears Nutrition, an optimized blend of omega-3 oils.

01/24/2011 - 11:11am
Viibryd gets FDA approval

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug for treating major depressive disorder, the agency said Friday.

01/24/2011 - 11:03am
Merlo to assume CEO role at CVS Caremark

The next chapter for CVS Caremark officially is under way as the company announced on Monday the next stage of its previously announced transition plan and officially named Larry Merlo, president and COO, as CEO, effective March. 1.

01/24/2011 - 10:27am
PIPCo joins NCPA

Shortly after the Pharmacy Providers of Oklahoma joined a group representing the nation's independent community pharmacies and their patients, another organization also has signed up.

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