HEALTH

Nutritional, diagnostics sales give Abbott a boost
APhA seeking nominations for Schaefer, Humphrey awards
Reaching out to new CMS administrator Berwick, NACDS highlights pro-patient, pro-pharmacy goals

ALEXANDRIA, Va. The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is moving quickly to establish a working relationship with newly installed Medicare and Medicaid chief Donald Berwick.

NACDS on Wednesday sent a letter to Berwick, who was tapped by President Obama to serve as the new administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. NACDS president and CEO Steve Anderson urged continued collaboration with CMS on issues related to pharmacy that he said are vital to quality health care and cost reduction.
Reckitt Benckiser seeks to expand business with SSL bid
Fera acquires rights to investigational otomycosis treatment
Decision Resources: Only half of payers support biosimilar substitution
OTC medicines impact J&J's earnings guidance
Military issues call for more providers to serve its Tricare health program

New research establishes importance of 'beacon' OTC brands