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May 10, 2013
Denovo Biomarkers, ALS-ETF to explore personalized medicine in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

A biotech company and a non-profit organization are looking into new ways to treat patients with the devastating degenerative disorder commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease.

May 3, 2013
Higher rate of pelvic pain found among women taking low-dose estrogen oral contraceptives

Women who take low-dose oral contraceptives may be at increased risk of chronic pelvic-pain symptoms and pain during sexual climax, according to a new study.

May 3, 2013
Study finds testicular cancer rates on the rise among males aged 15-34

Rates of testicular cancer among young men have risen significantly over the last two decades across racial and ethnic groups, according to a new study, and researchers are wondering what accounts for it.

April 12, 2013
Acadia Pharmaceuticals can apply for approval of Parkinson's disease psychosis drug early

The Food and Drug Administration is granting an expedited application process to a company that has developed a treatment for a condition related to Parkinson's disease, meaning that it can cancel a planned late-stage clinical trial, the company said.

April 12, 2013
Celgene head elected as PhRMA chairman

Celgene Corp. chairman and CEO Robert Hugin has been elected as chairman of a pharmaceutical industry trade group.

April 9, 2013
Bumble Bee adds to gourmet-style Prime Fillet line

The new Prime Fillet gourmet flavors are available in three varieties: chipotle and olive oil, sundried tomatoes and olive oil, and jalapenos and olive oil.

April 9, 2013
Cosmederm Bioscience claims superior anti-itch efficacy for TriCalm

Cosmederm Bioscience announced that a study recently published in the journal Acta Dermato-Venereologica has established its TriCalm anti-itch product has greater anti-itch efficacy as compared with products containing hydrocortisone or diphenhydramine.

April 9, 2013
NASP appoints Jim Smeeding as executive director

The National Association of Specialty Pharmacy has named James Smeeding its first executive director, the group said. The announcement was made during its first Specialty Pharmacy Conference in San Diego, which drew more than 500 participants.

April 8, 2013
Specialty pharmacy conference brings together industry experts

A joint conference by the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy and the Association of Managed Care Pharmacy attracted hundreds of leaders from across the specialty pharmacy industry.

April 3, 2013
Patients who adhere to generic statins have lower overall health costs compared with patients adherent to branded statins

Improving adherence to generic statin drugs for high cholesterol can reduce the costs of health care in a way that adherence to branded statins historically couldn't, according to a new study.

April 3, 2013
Study shows 75% of teens report increased knowledge from prescription drug prevention program

According to an independent research firm, a recent pilot program to address awareness of the dangers of prescription drug abuse in teens showed 75% of all respondents were more aware of the dangers of misusing and abusing prescription drugs after participating in the educational program.

April 2, 2013
Study finds specialty drug costs increase 15% annually

Specialty drugs are expected to account for 50% of all drug costs by 2018, according to two new studies.

April 1, 2013
MinuteClinic bolsters clinical affiliations with new Sharp Healthcare partnership

Retail-based clinic operator MinuteClinic, a division of CVS Caremark, and Southern California healthcare system Sharp HealthCare have entered into a clinical affiliation to enhance access to healthcare services throughout San Diego County.

March 27, 2013
Bumble Bee offers health, wellness tips with e-book

Bumble Bee Foods has introduced a quarterly e-book on health and wellness, the company said Wednesday.

March 15, 2013
Cardium Therapeutics introduces new vitamin format: popping pellet candy

Cardium Therapeutics announced its To Go Brands operating unit has expanded its VitaRocks kids' vitamins product line and that retail distribution has been expanded into select Target stores.

March 11, 2013
Early detection of PML in multiple sclerosis patients treated with immune-suppressing drugs may improve survival

Early detection of a deadly brain infection that sometimes arises due to treatment of autoimmune disorders with immune-suppressing biotech drugs may improve survival, according to a new study.

January 18, 2013
CVS Caremark, UFCW announce cooperation agreement in 500 stores

CVS Caremark and the United Food & Commercial Workers have announced that they have signed a cooperation agreement giving CVS/pharmacy employees at approximately 500 stores in the metropolitan Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego areas the opportunity to vote on whether or not they want to be represented by the union.

January 16, 2013
FDA approves Uceris for ulcerative colitis

The Food and Drug Administration has approved an ulcerative colitis drug made by Santarus, the drug maker said.

January 2, 2013
Chattem settles ACT Total Care Anticavity Fluoride Mouthwash suit

Consumers who purchased Chattem’s ACT Total Care Anticavity Fluoride Mouthwash between Jan. 1, 2009, and June 30, 2010, may be entitled to a cash refund from a class action settlement, according to a statement issued by the manufacturer.

November 28, 2012
Biocom develops alternative to sanitary napkins, tampons

Regional life sciences association Biocom has introduced a new eco-friendly alternative to sanitary napkins and tampons. Enter FemmyCycle, a product from member FemCap.

November 19, 2012
Study: Vitamin D3 could help prevent Type 1 diabetes

A study published last week by researchers from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine has found a correlation between vitamin D3 serum levels and subsequent incidence of Type 1 diabetes.

November 13, 2012
Study: Graphic, stop-smoking images more effective than cancer-warning text

Health warning labels on cigarette packages that use pictures to show the health consequences of smoking are effective in reaching adult smokers, according to the results of a new study published in the December issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

October 16, 2012
Medicine adherence, long-term care and provider status on agenda at NCPA meeting

Titled “Fed Up With Phil,” the video is part of campaign to create greater awareness of how pharmacy benefit managers can undermine the relationship between patients and their pharmacists.

October 16, 2012
NCPA Digest: Business climate tougher for indies, but they still represent better bang for healthcare buck

The number of independents still is down from 2000, and margins of 2.9% represent the lowest in five years.

October 16, 2012
Pfizer honored with NCPA 2012 Corporate Recognition Award

Pfizer on Monday was awarded the National Community Pharmacists Association 2012 Corporate Recognition Award at NCPA's 114th Annual Convention and Trade Exposition, the association announced Monday.

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