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Drug Topics
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Pharmacists' Report
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January 31, 2012 |
REIMBURSEMENTS
Two key retail pharmacy groups, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association, have renewed their opposition to proposed federal upper limits for generic drug reimbursement under Medicaid. » More
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CONTINUING EDUCATION
Also known as syndrome X or metabolic syndrome, this condition can lead to diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. For patients, pharmacists are an ideal source of information and support. Earn up to 2 CPE credits. » Click here to login and take the exams.
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CLINICAL NEWS
Zanamivir and oseltamivir (Tamiflu, Roche) can help prevent and treat the symptoms of influenza, but there is not enough information to evaluate the drugs’ safety and efficacy for preventing the spread of flu or pneumonia, according to a new review published online January 18. » More
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FDA ACTIONS
FDA has approved vismodegib (Erivedge, Curtis and Genentech, a member of the Roche Group) for the treatment of adult patients with basal cell carcinoma, the most common type of skin cancer. » More
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FDA has approved exenatide extended-release for injectable suspension (Bydureon, Amylin and Alkermes) — the first once-weekly treatment for type 2 diabetes. » More |
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FDA approved axitinib (Inlyta, Pfizer) to treat patients with an advanced kidney cancer called renal cell carcinoma who have not responded to another drug for this type of cancer. » More
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CHAINS AND BUSINESS
Walgreens has taken 2 major steps to grow the customer base of its pharmacies since ending its relationship with pharmacy benefits manager Express Scripts on January 1.
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TECHNOLOGY
The Spiro PD has been cleared to market by FDA for the use by a patient to test lung function in children, adolescents, and adults, the product’s developer, PMD Healthcare, announced. » More
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ScriptPro’s Central Pharmacy Management System won a 2011 Best in KLAS award for Software Solutions (pharmacy, outpatient, retail), the 2 companies announced. » More
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