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June 6, 2010
Three new players sniff out a spot on retailers’ nasal care shelves

Climbing at a rate of 18.6% to $66.6 million—according to SymphonyIRI Group data for the...

June 6, 2010
United enlists WAG, YMCA in pact vs. diabetes

An innovative approach to controlling both the human and financial toll of diabetes is taking...

June 6, 2010
Uniting on Capitol, indies press for patient access

In case members of Congress had forgotten just how critical the nation’s community pharmacists are...

June 6, 2010
WAG’s immunization campaign honored by health community

Community pharmacy, the quiet giant of the U.S. healthcare network, is at last attracting more...

June 6, 2010
Walgreens taps physician as medical chief

In another clear sign of the dramatic revolution under way within retail pharmacy, Walgreens has...

June 6, 2010
Walgreens terminates provider relationship with CVS Caremark's PBM business

One of the nation's largest drug store chains said it will cease any future pharmacy...

June 6, 2010
Washington Post: Clinics take burden off ER for less

Establishing more retail-based clinics—and investing in such allied professionals as nurse practitioners—could be key to...

June 3, 2010
Aura Cacia oils featured in children's book

Aromatherapy products maker Aura Cacia has teamed up with the creators of a heroic rescue...

June 3, 2010
E-prescribing may give way to universal adoption

Now, it’s up to the doctors....

WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT Now, it’s up to the doctors.

(THE NEWS: DEA allows controlled drug e-prescribing, handing pharmacy advocates a key victory. For the full story, click here)

June 3, 2010
Low-dose aspirin recommendations revised for younger diabetic patients

Findings published in the online edition of Diabetes Care have indicated that diabetics under a...

June 3, 2010
Medco's new campaign shows patients' healthcare solution is 'obvious'

Pharmacy benefit manager Medco Health Solutions has a new advertising campaign to attract patients to...

June 3, 2010
Mylan’s generic shingles treatment approved by FDA

The Food and Drug Administration has approved Mylan’s version of a drug for complications related...

June 3, 2010
NDA provision a win-win for Tricare members, retail pharmacies

A provision in the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2011 delivers a prize...

WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT A provision in the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2011 delivers a prize to service members and retail pharmacies alike.

(THE NEWS: House passes bill to prevent increase in military copays at retail pharmacies. For the full story, click here)

June 3, 2010
Report: 20% of high school students have abused prescription drugs

One-in-5 high school students have abused prescription drugs, according to a survey released Thursday by...

June 3, 2010
Taro receives FDA approval for Kytril generic

Taro Pharmaceutical Industries has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration to market its...

June 3, 2010
VA pharmacy techs now required to receive PTCB certification

Pharmacy technicians working for the Department of Veterans Affairs will be required to receive certification...

June 2, 2010
Bayer launches iPhone app for Betaseron patients

German drug maker Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals has created an iPhone application that it called the...

June 2, 2010
Beer, wine to return to Walgreens' shelves

Walgreens is changing its Prohibition stance....

June 2, 2010
Kimberly-Clark continues prostate cancer awareness campaign

The maker of Depend products is kicking off its “The Depend Campaign to End Prostate...

June 2, 2010
Lornamead’s Lice Shield makes its market debut

It was one of the products that generated a buzz during the National Association of...

June 2, 2010
McKesson releases updated automation software

McKesson has updated its Connect-Rx software, which now features improved functionality and work flow for...

June 2, 2010
McKesson sees rise in patient adherence via loyalty program, adoption by pharma

Trumpeting a positive trend in medication adherence rates for patients, health and drug distribution giant...

June 2, 2010
Perrigo receives FDA approval for generic Monistat-1 Combination Pack

Perrigo on Thursday announced that it has received final approval from the Food and Drug...

June 2, 2010
Sandoz closes Oriel Therapeutics deal

Sandoz has acquired privately owned U.S. drug maker Oriel Therapeutics, the generics arm of Novartis...

June 2, 2010
Teva launches Differin generic

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new generic acne treatment made by Teva...