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February 13, 2013
Nearly 90 representatives call on USPS to preserve Saturday delivery of medications

More than seven dozen members of the House of Representatives are urging the U.S. Postal Service to continue delivering medications to all Americans six days a week.

February 13, 2013
Small increase in January retail sales indicate 'stable yet fragile economy,' NRF says

Retail sales were up slightly in January as the increases in payroll taxes and energy prices forced consumers to change spending habits, according to a new report by the National Retail Federation.

February 13, 2013
State of the Union address draws mixed responses from drug industry

Some people liked President Barack Obama's State of the Union address Tuesday night, and some people didn't, and the response from the drug industry was no less mixed.

February 12, 2013
NCPA to hold 45th annual Legislative Conference in May

The National Community Pharmacists Association announced it will hold its 45th annual Legislative Conference May 7 to 8 in Washington, D.C.

February 12, 2013
Tough new regulations for compounding pharmacies could be on the way, attorney says

Massachusetts and New Jersey lately have been cracking down on sterile compounding pharmacies alleged to violate safety regulations, but the crackdown may soon go nationwide, predicted a legal firm focused on the matter.

February 11, 2013
60 accountable care organizations form association

Organizations representing more than 60 accountable care organizations from more than 15 states have come together to form the National Association of ACOs, a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization that allows ACOs to work together to increase quality of care, lower costs and improve the health of their communities.

February 8, 2013
Reports: Obama re-nominates acting CMS administrator to lead agency

President Obama has re-nominated Marilyn Tavenner as administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, according to published reports.

February 7, 2013
Costco total sales, comps rise in January

Costco's sales increased 7% in January compared with January 2012, the club retailer said.

February 6, 2013
OraHealth introduces XyliMelts for Dry Mouth

OraHealth has introduced a new treatment for dry mouth, the company said.

February 1, 2013
Bartell joins movement to name Wash. ferry after Seattle icon

Bartell Drugs is joining a grassroots effort in Seattle to name 1-of-the-2 newest additions to Washington state's ferry fleet after a famed local personality who died in 1985.

February 1, 2013
Survey: 1-in-5 Americans got their flu shots at a retail pharmacy

Most Americans who reported getting a flu shot in the past season received that vaccination in their physician's office. However, about 20% received their flu shot at a retail pharmacy and 12.6% at a walk-in clinic, according to an Ipsos Public Affairs poll.

January 31, 2013
Partnership aims to curb cardiovascular disease among African-Americans in Alabama

A new health initiative will address cardiovascular disease among African-Americans living in three counties in Alabama where the problem is considered significant.

January 30, 2013
Seattle Times: Is Amazon.com ready to take fresh produce service national?

A report published Monday in The Seattle Times queried whether Amazon.com was ready to take its own Internet-driven fresh offering, called AmazonFresh, out of "limited-test" mode to pilot mode or even full-out launch mode this year.

January 30, 2013
Second Medication Adherence Team Challenge launched

A group of organizations has launched a nationwide competitive outreach project to enlist students studying to become healthcare professionals to find new ways to raise awareness about medication adherence as a public health issue.

January 28, 2013
NRF: In 2013, retail sales to grow 3.4%

Retail industry sales (which exclude automobiles, gas stations and restaurants) will increase 3.4%, down slightly from 4.2% in 2012 and 5.8% in 2011, according to the National Retail Federation’s 2013 economic forecast.

January 28, 2013
Survey: 7-in-10 consumers track health conditions, but only half record progress

As many as 7-in-10 U.S. adults track a health indicator for themselves or for a loved one, according to a Pew Research Center study.

January 24, 2013
New asthma educational website launched

A division of drug maker Teva is partnering with an advocacy group focused on asthma in the launch of a new educational website about the condition.

January 23, 2013
CADCA, CHPA honors Bucks County, Pa., with Dose of Prevention award

The Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America and the Consumer Healthcare Products Association on Tuesday joined forces to honor the Bucks County, Pa.-based Bucks Promise for Youth and Communities with this year’s Dose of Prevention award.

January 23, 2013
New ad promotes independents' agenda in Washington

A lobbying organization for independent pharmacies has launched an ad campaign in The Hill, the Washington-based daily newspaper covering Congress.

January 22, 2013
Three Lansinoh products awarded Parent Tested Parent Approved Seals of Approval

Lansinoh Laboratories announced that three of its products — Lansinoh HPA Lanolin, Lansinoh mOmma NaturalWave Nipple featuring the mOmma Feeding Bottle, and mOmma Spill-Proof Cup — have been awarded Parent Tested Parent Approved Seals of Approval by PTPA Media.

January 21, 2013
Giant-Landover donates lunches, water to Inauguration Day law enforcement, participants

A supermarket chain in the Washington area is marking Inauguration Day by donating lunches to the police officers assigned to guard it.

January 21, 2013
Zipnosis now offering online diagnosis, treatment in 11 states

Zipnosis, which provides patient access to mainstream medicine via online diagnosis and the treatment of common health needs, has announced that its services are now available in 11 states across the country.

January 17, 2013
NPD: Online sources grow in importance when buying anti-aging products

Friends and family recommendations and the availability of samples may still be the leading purchase influencers for women looking to buy anti-aging facial skin care products.

January 17, 2013
Report finds 'innovative and robust' global drug pipeline

More than 5,000 medicines are under development, of which 70% are potentially the first of their class, according to a new report.

January 17, 2013
SIDI Work Group releases voluntary supplier qualification guidelines

The dietary supplement industry’s self-regulatory coalition, the SIDI Work Group, announced the release of its voluntary Dietary Supplement Component Supplier Qualification Guideline — a document designed to assist the industry in supply chain integrity, which is a requirement for complying with current good manufacturing practices.

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