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March 8, 2012
MTM fights diabetes on the front lines

The number of patients with diabetes is not decreasing any time soon, and one of the most important fronts in the battle lies at the pharmacy counter.


March 8, 2012
NACDS expresses pharmacy's commitment to patient safety in House Panel testimony

Written testimony submitted by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores underscored chain pharmacies’ commitment to patient safety as part of the next Prescription Drug User Fee Act reauthorization, and emphasized that community pharmacist-provided services help improve health outcomes without the introduction of unproven technologies.

March 7, 2012
Drug price inflation outpaces general inflation, AARP study finds

Prices for generic drugs may be dropping, but increases in branded and specialty drug prices have offset those decreases, according to a new study.

March 7, 2012
FDA issues warning letter to AeroShot maker

The maker of a breathable caffeine product has received a warning letter from the Food and Drug Administration.

March 7, 2012
FDA turns down Eisai drug application

The Food and Drug Administration has declined to approve a drug made by Eisai for leukemia in certain elderly patients, the drug maker said.

March 7, 2012
Natural product advocate joins CHPA as new VP government affairs

The Consumer Healthcare Products Association on Tuesday named John Gay as the association's VP government affairs.

March 7, 2012
NCPA applauds call for congressional hearing on PBMs, Medicare Part D

Two lawmakers are calling for a congressional hearing surrounding the role of pharmacy benefit managers in the Medicare Part D prescription drug program.

March 7, 2012
RILA releases comprehensive supply chain industry report

The Retail Industry Leaders Association, in partnership with Auburn University and with sponsorship from Accenture, on Wednesday released the third annual State of The Retail Supply Chain report.

March 6, 2012
FDA approves lower dose of Bayer's Angeliq

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new formulation of a drug for postmenopausal women.

March 6, 2012
FDA declines to approve Merck cholesterol drug

The Food and Drug Administration is asking for additional data before it approves a new cholesterol drug made by Merck, the drug maker said.

March 5, 2012
NCPA brings back diabetes management, long-term care workshops

The National Community Pharmacists Association has renewed two of its pharmacy niche programs.

March 5, 2012
Reports: Court temporarily lifts Cardinal Health distribution ban

Cardinal Health can continue distributing controlled medications from a distribution center in Florida, according to published reports.

March 5, 2012
Walgreens: Face-to-face consults with pharmacists, retail clinicians reduce health spend

Walgreens last week outlined how the company's research has demonstrated the ability of face-to-face pharmacy and Take Care Clinic programs to drive better health outcomes at the IMS Managed Markets Services/Data Niche Conference held here.

March 2, 2012
CDC's latest weekly flu report: Still no season to speak of to date

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday issued its latest update on the influenza season to date, or rather the lack thereof. For the week ended Feb. 25, visits for influenza-like illnesses have yet to crack the national baseline of 2.4% this season.

March 2, 2012
NRF to policy-makers: Don't broaden cybersecurity legislation

Two bills designed to protect "covered critical infrastructure" against cyber attacks by terrorists and others should remain focused on their key purpose and not be expanded to include data breach legislation or broad new privacy regimes, the National Retail Federation said.

March 2, 2012
PCMA drug diversion ad draws criticism

An organization representing independent retail pharmacies is criticizing a new ad by a pharmacy benefit manager industry group, calling the ad "irresponsible."

March 1, 2012
American Diabetes Association responds to FDA's warning on safety of statins

The American Diabetes Association said it is urging people with diabetes who currently are taking a statin to continue their medication unless instructed otherwise by their healthcare provider.

March 1, 2012
FDA approves first flu vaccine to treat four strains of virus

The Food and Drug Administration has approved what it called the first flu vaccine to prevent four strains of the influenza virus.

March 1, 2012
FDA approves two new drugs for pancreatic disorders

The Food and Drug Administration has approved two new drugs for pancreatic disorders, the agency said Thursday.

March 1, 2012
NACDS' Nicholson testifies before House panel, highlights pharmacy's commitment to curbing Rx diversion, abuse

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores on Thursday testified before the House of Representatives' Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade to emphasize retail pharmacy’s commitment to preserving patient safety and high-quality care.

March 1, 2012
PTCB names retired Air Force colonel as CEO, executive director

The country's largest organization that certifies pharmacy technicians has a new leader.

February 29, 2012
FDA approves Biogen Idec's Avonex Pen, dose titration regimen

The Food and Drug Administration has approved two separate dosing innovations for multiple sclerosis patients that are being treated with a Biogen Idec drug.

February 29, 2012
FDA approves Hi-Tech Pharmacal epilepsy drug

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a drug for epilepsy made by Hi-Tech Pharmacal, the drug maker said Wednesday.

February 29, 2012
Federal court upholds DEA action against Cardinal Health

A federal district court has turned down a request by Cardinal Health for an injunction against the Drug Enforcement Administration's suspension of the company's license to ship painkiller drugs from one of its distribution centers, the company said Wednesday.

February 29, 2012
NACDS endorses 'The Online Pharmacy Safety Act'

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores on Tuesday expressed support for H.R. 4095, “The Online Pharmacy Safety Act,” which the organization said will help consumers protect themselves against the growing threat of illegitimate online drug sellers.

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