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February 4, 2010
'Communicator' award (once again) emphasizes pharmacy's role in health care

It matters most what big healthcare payers think of pharmacy and its role in health...

WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT It matters most what big healthcare payers think of pharmacy and its role in health care. Perdue Farms has 22,000 employees, and operates more than 15 employee health-and-wellness centers. And chief medical officer Roger Merrill believes in pharmacists. He says they know more about drugs than he does.

(THE NEWS: NACDS names Roger Merrill 'Pharmacy Great Communicator.' For the full story, click here)

February 4, 2010
Consumers' cough-cold agenda influenced by retailers, suppliers

Not even the threat of an H1N1 flu pandemic could shake today’s recession-minded employee from...

WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT Not even the threat of an H1N1 flu pandemic could shake today’s recession-minded employee from losing any hours for something like a cold or flu. And not even the Department of Health, which consistently advised sick people to stay home, could change that. Not this year.

(THE NEWS: New survey sheds light on cough-cold medicine purchases. For the full story, click here)

February 4, 2010
GSK may venture into rare disease treatments

GlaxoSmithKline has identified more than 5,500 rare diseases it could potentially target as part of...

February 4, 2010
Kerr Health launches new Web site

Kerr Health, a subsidiary of Carolina regional pharmacy powerhouse Kerr Drug, has launched a new...

February 4, 2010
Pediatric hospital dispels rumors that Motrin-Robitussin combo is fatal

A viral e-mail currently making the rounds between private accounts and public message boards warning...

February 4, 2010
Report: Flu shot clinics arrive in local airports

Flu shot clinics have landed in baggage claim at airports across Indiana, according to local...

February 4, 2010
U.S. adults pass on immunizations, report finds

More than 30% of seniors in 36 states had not received vaccinations for pneumonia in...

February 3, 2010
CRN responds to Dietary Supplement Safety Act of 2010

Former presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., together with Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., on Wednesday...

February 3, 2010
International Diabetes Federation awards $2 million to global diabetes research

Nine new diabetes research projects will be funded for a total of $2 million over...

February 3, 2010
Labopharm's Oleptro approved by FDA

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug for treating major depressive disorder...

February 3, 2010
Oprah: Go to Walgreens and get your glucose checked

Talk show guru Oprah Winfrey is hoping to shed some light on a rising epidemic...

February 2, 2010
Auxilium receives FDA approval for Dupuytren’s contracture treatment

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a drug for treating a debilitating hand condition...

February 2, 2010
Cardinal Health expands managed care network

Cardinal Health announced Wednesday it has enhanced its suite of managed care services, which provide...

February 2, 2010
ICPT announces release of updated National Pharmacy Technician Training Program manual

The Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians has updated its National Pharmacy Technician Training...

February 2, 2010
Lilly: Study shows Cymbalta 'signficantly' reduces back pain

A pain drug made by Eli Lilly & Co. “significantly” reduced chronic low back pain...

February 2, 2010
NACDS Foundation launches patient care database

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation has developed a fully searchable resource dedicated...

February 2, 2010
New survey highlights difference in health priorities between diabetics, doctors

A new survey conducted by the University of Michigan Medical School revealed that diabetes patients...

February 2, 2010
Study linking MMR vaccinations to autism retracted

Nobody likes getting shots, but a 1998 study published in The Lancet gave many parents...

February 1, 2010
'Silent strokes' linked to kidney failure in diabetics

Tiny areas of brain damage caused by injury to small blood vessels can signal an...

February 1, 2010
Cephalon to buy Swiss drug maker Mepha

Cephalon plans to buy a generic drug maker based in Switzerland for $590 million, the...

February 1, 2010
CRN criticizes article that discourages use of herbal supplements

The Council for Responsible Nutrition on Monday criticized the Journal of American College of Cardiology...

February 1, 2010
Decision Resources: Spiriva to remain clinical gold standard as COPD treatment

A drug from Boehringer Ingelheim and Pfizer will retain Decision Resources’ status as a gold...

February 1, 2010
FDA accepts approval application for Teva's Neutroval

The Food and Drug Administration has accepted a regulatory approval application from Teva Pharmaceutical Industries...

February 1, 2010
Lysol launches no-touch hand soap system

Lysol has expanded its fight against germs into personal care with the introduction of the...

February 1, 2010
Mederma gears up for stretch mark cream launch

Mederma is launching it new Mederma Stretch Marks Therapy, which will be available in the...