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August 24, 2010

New York football fans gearing up for the 2010 season will see a new player...

August 23, 2010

The private investment firm that owns Marsh Supermarkets will retain ownership of the Indianapolis-based chain,...

August 18, 2010

UnitedHealthcare and Affiliated Associations of America on Thursday announced that complimentary at-home health screening kits...

MERCER ISLAND, Wash. UnitedHealthcare and Affiliated Associations of America on Thursday announced that complimentary at-home health screening kits now are available to the approximate 9,000 AAOA employees and their families.

The kits, developed by Santa Barbara, Calif.-based BioIQ, enable individuals to more easily test for such conditions as diabetes and heart disease, and help patients work with their doctors to more quickly develop appropriate treatment plans.

 

August 16, 2010

US WorldMeds has acquired Solstice Neurosciences for $35.7 million, US WorldMeds said....

August 15, 2010

The Food and Drug Administration has approved an emergency contraceptive pill made by a French...

SILVER SPRING, Md. The Food and Drug Administration has approved an emergency contraceptive pill made by a French drug maker.

 

The FDA announced the approval of Ella (ulipristal acetate), designed to prevent pregnancy when taken orally within five days of unprotected sex or contraceptive failure, though it is not designed for routine use as a contraceptive.

 

 

August 15, 2010

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation has expanded its artifical pancreas program with an initiative that...

August 15, 2010

A lot of generic drug companies have conducted business in the branded drug market on...

SOMERSET, N.J. A lot of generic drug companies have conducted business in the branded drug market on the side for a long time, with Teva Pharmaceutical Industries and Watson Pharmaceuticals standing out as good examples. But lately, some branded drug companies have sought to get into generics as well.

 

Meda Pharmaceuticals, the U.S. subsidiary of Swedish drug maker Meda A.B., recently decided to create its own generics subsidiary, calling it Wallace Pharmaceuticals, senior marketing director John White told Drug Store News.

 

August 12, 2010

Emergent BioSolutions will acquire Trubion Pharmaceuticals for $96.8 million upfront, under a deal the two...

August 10, 2010

Regional retail pharmacy chain Hartig Drug will buy out a pharmacy that has served its...

August 2, 2010

French drug maker Sanofi-Aventis has made an offer for Genzyme, according to published reports....

August 1, 2010

Supermarket chain Schnuck Markets is hoping to target gluten-intolerant customers through a new partnership....

July 21, 2010

A healthy relationship with a community pharmacist can improve health outcomes for patients and save...

RALEIGH, N.C. A healthy relationship with a community pharmacist can improve health outcomes for patients and save money, a new collaborative study from North Carolina-based Kerr Drug and the University of North Carolina revealed.

Those benefits stem from direct interventions in patient therapy by pharmacists, coupled with a coordinated approach to the patient’s treatment regimen by his or her pharmacist and doctor, according to Kerr.

July 15, 2010

German drug maker Merck KGaA has finished acquiring U.S. life-sciences company Millipore, Merck KGaA said...

July 14, 2010

Endo Pharmaceuticals has completed its acquisition of a company that provides urological products and services,...

July 13, 2010

Treatments for liver cancer could emerge from a new research partnership between the world’s largest...

July 12, 2010

Generic drug maker Amneal Pharmaceuticals has appointed a former Par Pharmaceutical Cos. executive as chief...

July 11, 2010

A week away at summer camp is a tradition for many kids in the United...

July 8, 2010

Retail Clinician, in conjunction with the Convenient Care Association, is putting out a call for...

NEW YORK Retail Clinician, in conjunction with the Convenient Care Association, is putting out a call for entries for the third annual Clinician Awards for Retail Excellence, which recognize outstanding achievements in patient care among nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

July 7, 2010

A big-ticket acquisition could be in the works for French drug maker Sanofi-Aventis, according to...

July 5, 2010

Novartis last week announced that it expects the closing of the transaction for 77% majority...

June 30, 2010

Generic drug maker Par Pharmaceutical has launched a generic version of a drug used to...

June 29, 2010

AccuDial Pharmaceutical on Wednesday announced the expansion of its board of directors by five executives....

June 24, 2010

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new rapid blood test for detecting hepatitis...

June 24, 2010

A new umbrella developed by ShedRain addresses pedestrian safety....

June 20, 2010

U.S. drug maker Valeant and Canadian drug maker Biovail will merge, the two companies said...