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February 1, 2010
Researchers discover link between diabetes, muscle abnormalities in new study

A study published in the journal Diabetes Care has found abnormalities in the muscle cells...

February 1, 2010
Study finds full use of nicotine-patch therapy may prevent relapse

Future ex-smokers who utilize a nicotine-patch therapy longer may be less likely to relapse, according...

February 1, 2010
Study: Diabetes medication may help decrease BMI in obese adolescents

A new study published in the February issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine...

February 1, 2010
Taro gets go-ahead for epilepsy drug

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic epilepsy drug made by Taro Pharmaceutical...

January 31, 2010
CDC reports historic lows in flu activity

The flu news coming out of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week...

January 31, 2010
CHPA to fight reverse-switch of PSE products in Mississippi with legislative line

The Consumer Healthcare Products Association on Saturday announced a legislative line for consumers to call...

January 31, 2010
E-health board taps Surescripts counsel

Electronic prescribing platform provider Surescripts said Monday that Paul Uhrig, the company’s general counsel, EVP...

January 31, 2010
FDA issues safety risk for HIV drug

A rare but serious liver disorder has been reported in some patients taking a drug...

January 31, 2010
Teva files ANDA for generic version of HIV drug

Teva is hoping to release its version of an HIV drug before the drug’s patents...

January 31, 2010
Watson to become commercial partner for emergency contraceptive

Watson Pharmaceuticals and HRA Pharma have signed a deal whereby Watson will become the commercial...

January 28, 2010
BCBS of Florida expands its presence in retail clinic sector

The news that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida is wading into the retail landscape...

January 28, 2010
FDA approves generic version of GoLytely

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic version of a prescription laxative made...

January 28, 2010
FDA tentatively approves bone cancer generic

The Food and Drug Administration has given tentative approval to a generic version of a...

January 28, 2010
Loose ends should be tied to make e-prescribing a reality

Relative to the national chains, independent pharmacies have limited resources and, given the importance and...

January 28, 2010
Lupin receives FDA approval for hypertension generic

The Food and Drug Administration has given approval to a generic version of a drug...

January 28, 2010
Navarro Discount Pharmacies opens unique 'window' of opportunity

Navarro Discount Pharmacies, a Hispanic-owned pharmacy retailer with 28 locations in Miami, has opened a...

January 28, 2010
NCPA backs federal employee benefits bill, makes recommendations

In a letter to Rep. Stephen Lynch, D-Mass., the National Community Pharmacists Association’s chief executive...

January 27, 2010
FDA approves labeling update for HIV drug

Tibotec Therapeutics announced Thursday that the Food and Drug Administration has approved a labeling update...

January 27, 2010
NCPA responds to President Obama's State of the Union Address

Following President Obama's State of the Union Address to Congress and a response from Gov....

January 27, 2010
Teva UK launches generic eye treatment

The British subsidiary of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries has launched a treatment for intra-ocular pressure resulting...

January 27, 2010
URAC gears up for Best Practices Awards

The nation's leading healthcare accreditation and education organization has issued a call for entries for...

January 26, 2010
EpiCept gets orphan drug designation from FDA

A topical treatment for post-herpetic neuralgia, more commonly known as shingles, has received an orphan...

January 26, 2010
Express Scripts spins off Rx Outreach as a nonprofit

A pharmacy benefit manager is gearing up to create a new independent, nonprofit charitable organization...

January 26, 2010
Pfizer discusses updated pipeline

Pfizer’s acquisition of Wyeth appears to be paying off for the world’s largest drug maker....

January 26, 2010
Study finds vitamin D may cut risk of colorectal cancer

Vitamin D may improve bone health, but it also may lower one's risk of colorectal...

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