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February 26, 2013
Office of the National Coordinator recognizes Michigan e-prescribing effort

The federal government has recognized the state of Michigan as a national leader in electronic prescribing, a group of health organizations in the state said.

February 26, 2013
Product of the Year USA names top products for 2013

Sun Products' All Mighty Pacs laundry packs, Aquafresh Extreme Clean Pure Breath Action Paste, M&M's Brand Snack Mix, Reckitt Benckiser's Resolve All-Stains, Sun Products' Surf Liquid Laundry Detergent and GlaxoSmithKline's Tums Freshers were among the winners of Product of the Year USA's recently announced top products for 2013, the group said.

February 26, 2013
Ranbaxy resumes production of cholesterol drug ingredients

Drug maker Ranbaxy Labs has started producing the ingredients for a cholesterol drug while working with the Food and Drug Administration to fix manufacturing issues that led to the recall in November 2012 of several batches of the drug.

February 26, 2013
Reports: Elan not responding to acquisition offer from Royalty Pharma

A privately owned drug maker in New York is offering $6.5 billion for Irish drug maker Elan Corp., but hasn't heard back from it, according to published reports.

February 26, 2013
Reports: Legislation would allow Tenn. supermarkets to sell wine

A state Senate committee in Tennessee is looking into the possibility of allowing supermarkets to sell wine, according to published reports.

February 26, 2013
Reports: Sears Holdings launches Mygofer same-day pick-up pilot in Chicago

Sears Holdings will add some of its own products and allow customers to pick up products ordered from its flagship store in Chicago on the same day, according to published reports.

February 26, 2013
Rite Aid tops drug chains in customer satisfaction, as Publix, Target, Costco lead among supermarkets, mass, clubs

Several pharmacy retailers got top place in a recent consumer satisfaction survey.

February 26, 2013
RxAlly, Shenandoah University pharmacy school collaborate in pneumococcal vaccination study

A Virginia-based pharmacy school will collaborate with an alliance of more than 22,000 pharmacies around the country to find ways to promote and increase pneumococcal vaccinations among elderly and high-risk people.

February 26, 2013
Shutl to bring same-day delivery option in urban markets to brick-and-click retailers in March

Shutl on Tuesday announced the official launch of its North American operation and that service — Shutl enables omnichannel retailers to offer delivery of online orders within a one-hour window of choice — will go live next month in New York, San Francisco and Chicago.

February 26, 2013
Suave Professionals and reality TV star Nicole Richie team up for fashion show sponsorship

Learning the professional tips and tricks of the beauty and fashion world isn't always easy. That's why Suave Professionals has teamed up with designer and reality TV star Nicole Richie to sponsor NBC's "Fashion Star" for the second consecutive year.

February 26, 2013
Sunstar partners with Crayola on new children's toothpaste

Sunstar Americas and Crayola have partnered on a new children's toothpaste to make brush time "fun time" again.

February 26, 2013
USPSTF recommendation against vitamin D, calcium supplementation draws criticism

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force on Monday issued a trio of controversial recommendations regarding supplementing with vitamin D and calcium.

February 25, 2013
APhA survey finds growing demand for MTM services

The American Pharmacists Association has released the latest edition of a publication for pharmacists who provide medication therapy management services, the professional group said.

February 25, 2013
Baby boomers seek second opinion on supplement use

Survey participants older than 55 years were more likely to seek multiple sources of dietary supplement information (33%) as compared with younger shoppers (25%), according to an online survey of more than 900 AccentHealth viewers conducted in late 2012. Referencing multiple sources for vitamin information suggests greater interest in the topic.

February 25, 2013
Bartell collects teddy bears for children's campaign

Bartell Drugs is collecting donations of teddy bears to give to children in stressful and traumatic situations, the Seattle-based regional retail pharmacy chain said Monday.

February 25, 2013
CDC: Flu incidence drops to 2.8%

The proportion of outpatient visits for influenza-like illness was 2.8% for the week ended Feb. 16, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday, a strong indicator that the 2012-2013 flu season is on its way out.

February 25, 2013
Costco offers Aetna insurance to members in Florida

Health insurer Aetna is offering individual health insurance plans to Costco members in Florida, the insurer said.

February 25, 2013
Diplomat software specialist wins MPA award

A clinical technology manager at Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy has received an award from a state pharmacy association.

February 25, 2013
Discovery Channel program features reusable menstrual cup

In View, the Discovery Channel program of which Larry King is host, will include a feature about DivaCup, a reusable menstrual cup.

February 25, 2013
FDA approves Amneal opioid-dependence drug

Amneal Pharmaceuticals has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for a drug to treat opioid dependence.

February 25, 2013
FDA approves Bayer's Stivarga for gastrointestinal stromal tumors

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug made by Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals for treating tumors of the digestive system, the agency said Monday.

February 25, 2013
HungerShield launches new appetite suppressant

HungerShield announced the launch of its appetite control product of the same name.

February 25, 2013
Mediterranean diet reduces risk of cardiovascular disease by 30%, study finds

The alleged health benefits of a Mediterranean diet have been touted for years, but a new study adds weight to the claims.

February 25, 2013
Mylan ships cholesterol drug

Mylan has begun shipping a generic drug for cholesterol, the company said Monday.

February 25, 2013
NACDS hires rock legend Roger Daltrey to perform at TSE

"Who are you?" That question probably won't be necessary as the frontman of British Invasion band The Who takes the stage at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores' Total Store Expo in August.

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