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November 22, 2010
Report: PhRMA's lobbying efforts total more than $5 million in Q3

The pharmaceutical lobby spent more than $5 million lobbying the government during the third quarter ...

November 21, 2010
Vaseline Intensive Rescue seeks to end dry skin

Vaseline Intensive Rescue, a Unilever brand, is on a mission to rescue dry skin this...

November 21, 2010
Walgreens promotes big savings via monitored oncology Rx therapy

An intensive cancer patient management program by Walgreens’ specialty pharmacy professionals could save health plan...

November 18, 2010
FDA issues warning over use of dietary supplements containing sildenafil

The Food and Drug Administration on Friday reported that Vigor-25, a product inappropriately marketed as...

November 18, 2010
GNC develops Longevity Factors supplements line

GNC on Thursday announced the launch of its GNC Longevity Factors, GNC's first and only...

November 18, 2010
Hard to make cents out of pending FSA overhaul

No matter how you slice it, the flexible spending account changes that are part of...

November 18, 2010
MinuteClinic: A force to be reckoned with

The fact that CVS Caremark's MinuteClinic was highlighted as an innovator of healthcare delivery by...

November 18, 2010
Pfizer on kidney cancer drug: Extends lives of patients

Pfizer got promising results from a late-stage clinical trial of a cancer treatment, the drug...

November 18, 2010
Report: Jean Coutu may try again for U.S.-based drug store chain

The Jean Coutu Group may be only biding its time before making another go at...

November 18, 2010
Study finds healthcare team could improve Type 2 diabetics' health

Adding pharmacists to a primary care team could help diabetics better manage associated risks, according...

November 17, 2010
Byetta may cut cardiovascular risk for diabetes patients

A Type 2 diabetes drug marketed by Eli Lilly and Amylin Pharmaceuticals may lower the...

November 17, 2010
Cardinal Health to acquire pharmaceutical distributor Kinray

Cardinal Health is looking to expand the pharmaceutical segment of its business by acquiring a...

November 17, 2010
Coalition urges Congress to repeal pending FSA change, calls policy 'unwarranted'

A coalition of six associations, including the Consumer Healthcare Products Association and the National Association...

November 17, 2010
Express Scripts establishes specialty benefits organization

Pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts has created what it calls the industry’s most comprehensive specialty...

November 17, 2010
MinuteClinic recognized as innovator of healthcare delivery

MinuteClinic, CVS Caremark's network of walk-in medical clinics, was highlighted as a breakthrough innovator in...

November 17, 2010
Novartis looks to expand pipeline, focuses on long-term growth

Swiss drug maker Novartis will focus on innovation as part of a program for long-term...

November 16, 2010
CVS/pharmacy encourages dialogue between seniors, caregivers about Medicare Part D plans

With the holiday season just around the corner, CVS/pharmacy is encouraging older adults and their...

November 16, 2010
FDA advisory committee recommends expanded use of Gardasil

A Food and Drug Administration advisory committee has recommended expanded approval of a vaccine for...

November 16, 2010
FDA kills buzz of caffeinated booze, issues warning letters to beverage cos.

A class of alcoholic beverages that rapidly became popular among young people over the last...

November 16, 2010
Major shift to private-label personal care purchases noted in new survey

In the first half of 2010, consumers continued to shift to less-expensive private-label products in...

November 16, 2010
Merck's cardiovascular drug improves cholesterol levels in patients during late-stage trial

Patients taking an investigational treatment for cardiovascular disease showed big improvements in cholesterol levels, according...

November 16, 2010
Wet Ones website features Bill Nye, addresses germs

Playtex Products on Tuesday launched the Wet Ones Healthy Hands Zone website, an educational resource...

November 15, 2010
Arming consumers to take control of breakfast

Today, American consumers are more focused on the foods they eat. They read labels. They understand the importance of fiber and whole grains. They know the difference between good and bad fats.

November 15, 2010
Breaking down the cereal code

You’ve heard it before, and it’s true: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

November 15, 2010
CMS develops innovation center

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Tuesday formally established the new Center for...

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