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  • FDA approves first new Hodgkin's lymphoma treatment in 34 years

    SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new biotech drug for treating two types of lymphoma, the agency said Friday.

  • OTCs now available to patients, employees at hospital pharmacy kiosks

    SAN DIEGO — Asteres, a provider of 24/7 automated pharmacy kiosks, earlier this week announced that Guthrie Health is the first hospital pharmacy to offer OTC products in addition to prescriptions at their ScriptCenter kiosk.

    Hospitals are installing ScriptCenter to provide a quick and convenient prescription drop-off and pickup service to hospital employees, especially those who work when the pharmacy is closed, the company stated.

  • Board member at Valeant steps down

    MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Valeant Pharmaceuticals on Thursday announced the resignation of Michael Van Every from its board of directors.

    The company said Van Every, who has served on the board since 2004, resigned due to health reasons.

  • J&J adds pain drug resources to responsible prescribing site

    RARITAN, N.J. — Johnson & Johnson has launched several new tools on a website aimed at ensuring patients with pain get the drugs they need while staying safe.

    J&J subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceuticals added resources and tools to PrescribeResponsibly.com for physicians and pharmacists to support appropriate and responsible treatment of pain. The site was originally launched early last year.

  • Endo ends axomadol collaboration with Grunenthal

    CHADDS FORD, Pa. — Endo Pharmaceuticals has ended its research program and collaboration with Grunenthal.

    The announcement comes shortly after the companies revealed their mid-stage clinical trial results for axomadol — designed to treat chronic low back pain — did not meet the predetermined endpoint.

    Endo licensed exclusive rights to develop and market axomadol in the United States and Canada from Grunenthal in February 2009.

  • Winn-Dixie announces flu shot availability

    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Winn-Dixie Stores on Wednesday announced that flu vaccinations are now available in all Winn-Dixie in-store pharmacies to help prepare guests for the upcoming flu season. Guests will receive the flu vaccine for the discounted rate of $24.99 when purchased using their Winn-Dixie Customer Reward Card.

  • FDA approves drug, diagnostic test for melanoma

    SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug and companion diagnostic test for the most dangerous type of skin cancer, the agency said Wednesday.

    The FDA announced the approval of Genentech's and Daiichi Sankyo's Zelboraf (vemurafenib), for patients with late-stage melanoma that can't be removed by surgery. Genentech is the U.S. division of Swiss drug maker Roche.

  • American Diabetes Association, Lilly team for annual Victory Over Diabetes event

    ATLANTA — The American Diabetes Association, with help from drug maker Eli Lilly, once again is hosting a free communitywide event in Atlanta that's designed to educate African-Americans on diabetes management.

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