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October 19, 2010
Good Neighbor Pharmacy donates funds to pharmacy schools

AmerisourceBergen and its community pharmacy network program, Good Neighbor Pharmacy, will fund several education and...

October 19, 2010
In study, insurer shows cost benefits of smarter health decisions by patients

Americans can lower their total medical costs significantly by taking simple steps to prevent or...

October 19, 2010
In sweeping overhaul of its retail mission, Rexall unveils ‘Healthy Living’ prototype

Katz Group Canada’s flagship Rexall drug store chain has unveiled a new retail format aimed...

October 19, 2010
Pert Plus, Sure launch new campaigns

Personal care brands Pert Plus and Sure, which were acquired by Idelle Labs in the...

October 19, 2010
Walgreens launches Rx savings club with Epocrates

A drug store chain and a leading provider of mobile drug reference tools and interactive...

October 18, 2010
Affirming freedom of choice for retail Rx, military seeks full drug maker discounts

It’s a ruling that could bolster the retail pharmacy industry’s long campaign to extend full...

October 18, 2010
American Diabetes Association continues to raise awareness as celebratory month nears

American Diabetes Month will be celebrated this November, and the group leading the fight to...

October 18, 2010
CRC risk may be highest among men with Type 2 diabetes, study finds

There may be a link between Type 2 diabetes and colorectal cancer among men, according...

October 18, 2010
Creme of Nature with Argan Oil product line expands

Ethnic hair care brand Creme of Nature has added the Creme of Nature with Argan...

October 18, 2010
Kinney Drugs' pharmacists address compliance issues

October is American Pharmacists Month, and Kinney Drugs has spent it educating patients about the...

October 18, 2010
McNeil recalls one lot of Tylenol

McNeil Consumer Healthcare has pulled a lot of Tylenol off the market, following complaints of...

October 18, 2010
Novo Nordisk looks at ways to raise diabetes awareness in new report

Novo Nordisk is underscoring the importance of diabetes screenings with a new report, the "Novo...

October 17, 2010
Botox approved for migraines

A popular beauty treatment has won approval as a medical treatment as well....

October 17, 2010
Second D.C.-area MinuteClinic opens

MinuteClinic celebrated the opening of its second clinic location inside a CVS/pharmacy store in the...

October 17, 2010
Smart for Life develops gluten-free diet cookie

Weight-management products company Smart for Life has developed a diet cookie for those with gluten...

October 17, 2010
SymphonyIRI: Consumers turn to OTCs to curb healthcare costs

Spurred by a difficult economy, over-the-counter medications increasingly are playing a dual role for consumers...

October 17, 2010
The Skin Cancer Foundation salutes two executives at gala

The Skin Cancer Foundation held its annual Skin Sense Award Gala on Oct. 12, honoring...

October 14, 2010
Anthem Blue Cross recognized for its diabetes pilot program

A local Blue Cross chapter has gained national recognition for its pilot diabetes program....

October 14, 2010
Diabetes-related hospitalizations on the rise, study finds

More young adults, particularly young women, are being hospitalized for diabetes-related issues, according to a...

October 14, 2010
Innovations necessary to achieve better health outcomes

During the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy 2010 Educational Conference held Oct. 13 to 15,...

October 14, 2010
Medco: Poor adherence may cause lack of response to medication

When a patient isn’t showing a response to a medication, a common tactic the doctor...

October 14, 2010
Mylan's Hyzaar, Cozaar generics receive OK from FDA

The Food and Drug Administration has approved two generic drugs by Mylan for treating hypertension,...

October 14, 2010
PharmaLink gets orphan drug designation for Nefecon

The Food and Drug Administration has given orphan drug designation to a treatment for a...

October 14, 2010
Seniors likely won't sway from benefit plan

A plan by health insurer Humana and Walmart to offer a cheap prescription drug plan...

October 14, 2010
Study: Mediterranean diet may cut diabetes risk

New research has found a Mediterranean diet can cut the risk of developing Type 2...

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