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04/03/2013 - 4:41pm

FDA approves Mylan genital herpes ointment

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug for genital herpes made by Mylan, the drug maker said.

04/03/2013 - 1:29pm

Survey finds 'retail therapy' common among Americans

More than half of Americans shop and spend money to improve their moods, according to a new survey.

04/03/2013 - 1:09pm

The recent call letter released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services addresses issues that can have an adverse effect on the program's cost and quality of care, a trade group representing independent retail pharmacies said Wednesday.

04/03/2013 - 11:33am

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.

04/03/2013 - 10:21am

Hamacher Resource Group sponsors independent pharmacy workshop for HBW manufacturers

Manufacturers of health, beauty and wellness products can learn how to grow their sales at a one-day workshop offered by Hamacher Resource Group, the company said.

04/02/2013 - 3:53pm

GMA Science Forum to include former Canadian WTO ambassador, CBS White House correspondent

Global perspectives on scientific, regulatory and technical developments in product safety, health and well-being will be the feature as hundreds of experts from the consumer packaged goods industry meet Wednesday at the Grocery Manufacturers Association Science Forum.

04/02/2013 - 3:26pm

Reports: Indian Supreme Court strikes down leukemia drug patent

A ruling by India's high court means cheaper generic versions of a cancer drug will remain available in developing countries, according to published reports.

04/02/2013 - 3:04pm

CMS sees 'stable path' for Medicare Advantage in 2014

Next year, for the first time since Medicare Part D's inception, the deductible for the defined standard plan will be lower than in previous years, as healthcare spending across the country has been growing, with Medicare spending per beneficiary at 0.4% in 2012.

04/02/2013 - 2:16pm

Rite Aid greets allergy season with free screenings, offers for Wellness+ members

Rite Aid is offering free allergy screenings, information and a range of products as the allergy season approaches, the retail pharmacy chain said Tuesday.

04/02/2013 - 1:55pm

Rx Response reporting system gets name change

A coalition of drug and pharmacy organizations formed to address patients' medication needs during disasters is changing the name and Web address of its reporting system to make it easier to remember, the organization said Tuesday.