LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Antitrust exemption bill for independent pharmacies gets House hearing

A bi-partisan bill that would extend anti-trust immunity to independent pharmacies is slated for hearings before the House Judiciary Committee in Washington, D.C., later this week.
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FDA NEWS

APhA, NCPA back proposal for new nonprescription class of drugs

The American Pharmacists Association and the National Community Pharmacists Association supported a new nonprescription class of drugs at FDA’s public hearing last week. » More

FDA approves first effervescent osteoporosis treatment in a buffered solution

FDA has approved alendronate sodium (Binosto, EffRx Pharmaceuticals) effervescent tablets, the first effervescent osteoporosis treatment in a buffered solution. » More

CONTINUING EDUCATION

The latest FDA drug approvals: What you need to know

Of the 35 new molecular entities approved by FDA in 2011, 17 are considered groundbreaking because of their potential to make a real difference in the lives of patients.

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GENERICS NEWS

Amneal launches first generic equivalent to Lexapro in liquid form

Amneal Pharmaceuticals has launched escitalopram oxalate oral solution in 5 mg/5 mL strength, the first generic of antianxiety/antidepressant Lexapro (Forest) in liquid form on the market. » More

CHAINS AND BUSINESS

Walgreens expands e-commerce, adding mobile coupon service

Walgreens recently added a mobile coupon service available through social media service foursquare, following the launch of new prescription mobile apps. » More

ASSOCIATION NEWS

Mail-order waste:  $30,000 of unused medications turned in to pharmacy

A New York community pharmacist highlighted the problem of mail-order waste after a man turned in $30,000 worth of medications to the pharmacy. » More

Pharmacists get their message across during RxIMPACT Day

Pharmacists and pharmacy advocates conducted more than 350 meetings with U.S. senators and representatives on Capitol Hill last week during RxIMPACT Day, sponsored by the National Association of Community Drug Stores. » More

Survey

Does your employer allow the use of your doctor degree on your name tag?

a) Yes, my employer allows PharmD after my name or the use of the title Dr. before my name.
b) Yes, my employer allows PharmD after my name but not the title Dr. before my name.

c) No, my employer does not allow any doctor title before or after my name.

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