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June 13, 2010
Gilead patent for Ranexa challenged by Lupin

Indian generic drug maker Lupin is challenging a Gilead Sciences patent for a drug that...

June 13, 2010
HDI, Nipro Diabetes Systems to merge

Home Diagnostics and Nipro Diabetes Systems earlier this week announced that the two companies will...

June 13, 2010
HealthSeeker aids diabetics with health issues via social media

A new interactive game that launched on Facebook this week seeks to help diabetic adults...

June 13, 2010
NY Times cites Rx adherence incentives

In the seemingly intractable battle waged by doctors and pharmacists to get patients to take...

June 13, 2010
Teva's investment in Andromeda will fund diabetes treatment

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries has invested $11.9 million in Andromeda Biotech, a company that develops diabetes...

June 10, 2010
FDA evaluating Benicar trials

The Food and Drug Administration said Friday it was evaluating data from two clinical trials...

June 10, 2010
Lobbying for FMAP extension: It makes sense

Chain and independent pharmacy retailers learned a long time ago that going to bat for...

WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT Chain and independent pharmacy retailers learned a long time ago that going to bat for disadvantaged consumers in the communities they serve often can make good economic sense, as well as make them good corporate citizens. Their current campaign to convince Congress to extend the temporary federal boost in medical assistance for lower-income Americans hit hard by a brutal recession is a perfect case in point.

June 10, 2010
NACDS claims victory for pharmacies, patients in South Carolina

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores praised a provision in legislation passed Thursday that...

June 10, 2010
Report: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas sues Pfizer

Health insurer Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas alleged that drug maker Pfizer marketed its...

June 10, 2010
Worksite clinics emerge as healthcare-reform player

News that Take Care Health Systems has opened a second on-site pharmacy at an Electric...

WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT News that Take Care Health Systems has opened a second on-site pharmacy at an Electric Boat shipyard is further testament to the value of such on-site facilities at employer locations.

(THE NEWS: Walgreens adds Take Care pharmacy at Electric Boat's Groton shipyard. For the full story, click here)

June 9, 2010
Bayer saluted for blood-glucose meter design

Bayer on Wednesday received a silver Medical Design Excellence Award for its Countour USB meter,...

TARRYTOWN, N.Y. Bayer on Wednesday received a silver Medical Design Excellence Award for its Countour USB meter, the company announced. The MDEA recognizes excellence in medical product design and manufacturing.

 

"Winning a Medical Design Excellence Award is quite an honor," stated Rick Kates, Bayer global senior director, digital health. "We're gratified that the innovation and hard work that went into bringing this product to life has been so richly recognized.”

 

 

June 9, 2010
CCA launches National Convenient Care Clinic Week this August

The Convenient Care Association has announced the creation of National Convenient Care Clinic Week, Aug....

NEW YORK The Convenient Care Association has announced the creation of National Convenient Care Clinic Week, Aug. 2 to 6, which will be held in conjunction with The Drug Store News Group/Retail Clinician magazine's annual Retail Clinician Education Congress.

"We are very excited to launch Convenient Care Week. Convenient care clinics and their providers are part of the solution to ensure that all Americans have access to quality primary care when and where they need it at a price they can afford," stated Tine Hansen-Turton, executive director of the CCA.

June 9, 2010
Congressional lawmakers launch push for increased federal scrutiny of PBMs

As the war of words between Walgreens and CVS Caremark heats up this week, federal...

June 9, 2010
CVS/pharmacy brings To Your Health tour to D.C. area

CVS/pharmacy is bringing its To Your Health community wellness program to the Washington, D.C., area...

June 9, 2010
Deloitte survey: Consumers satisfied with health plans, but concerned about changes

Of the 82% of consumers surveyed who considered themselves "well" or "adequately" insured, nearly all...

WASHINGTON Of the 82% of consumers surveyed who considered themselves "well" or "adequately" insured, nearly all (96%) were somewhat or very satisfied with their health plans overall, according to a new poll.

 

June 9, 2010
Dr. Reddy's gets tentative approval for asthma drug

The Food and Drug Administration has given tentative approval to Dr. Reddy’s Labs for a...

June 9, 2010
FDA approves generic Lamisil from Breckenridge

The Food and Drug Administration has approved Breckenridge Pharmaceutical’s generic version of a fungal infection...

June 9, 2010
Human Genome Sciences, GSK submit approval application for lupus drug

Human Genome Sciences has submitted an approval application for a treatment for lupus, development partner...

June 9, 2010
Idenix commences proof-of-concept study for hepatitis C drug

Idenix Pharmaceuticals has started a proof-of-concept study of an investigational drug for hepatitis C currently...

June 9, 2010
MannKind: Afrezza works just as effectively as competing diabetes drugs in trial

An investigational insulin made by MannKind works at least as well in patients with Type...

June 9, 2010
Roxane gets nod for generic herpes treatment

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic version of a drug for herpes...

June 9, 2010
Zippity Doo's expands retail distribution

Zippity Doo's has expanded distribution of its hair care products....

June 8, 2010
Bayer HealthCare: Betaferon's safety record proven in follow-up trial

German drug maker Bayer HealthCare said a 16-year follow-up to a clinical trial of one...

June 8, 2010
CVS Caremark removes Walgreens from PBM network

Following an announcement that its pharmacy benefit management business no longer would be used by...

June 8, 2010
Nature Made Sleep hits store shelves

Nature Made officially launched its natural sleep aid this week....