Pharmacy

UNC Group Honors Dr. Mark Ratain for Unlocking the Promise of Gene-Guided Cancer Therapy

fwvraleigh — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 09:40:50 -0500

This week, the UNC Institute for Pharmacogenomics and Individualized Therapy will present the Award for Clinical Service to University of Chicago professor, Mark Ratain, M.D. His research has influenced the FDA prescribing recommendations for a variety of anticancer agents commonly used for colorectal, breast and lung cancers.

IRI To Launch MunoTM Boost - Immune System Booster

annawootton — Fri, 16 May 2008 11:47:09 -0500

IRI Separation Technologies (TSX.V:IRI) is the manufacturer of a remarkable new dietary supplement that enhances the human body’s natural immune system through direct supplementation of actual antibodies . The product will be available in the United States and Canada under the brand name “Muno Boost” and will be available as an over-the-counter dietary supplement in pharmacies and through direct marketing.

A few facts about Pharmacy Management in Workers Comp

admin_huliq — Mon, 12 May 2008 13:20:47 -0500

I'm knee deep in my annual survey of pharmacy management in workers' comp, and if I look at one more column of data I'm going to need a few class 2's myself.

Wal-Mart Pharmacy Saves Customers Above $1 B On Prescription Drugs

admin_huliq — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 11:22:00 -0500

In an address to the Council of Teaching Hospitals in New Orleans, Wal-Mart's senior vice president and president of health and wellness, Dr. John Agwunobi will confirm a major milestone for the company's $4 prescription program. Since its launch in September 2006, the program walmart.com/pharmacy has now saved Americans more than $1 billion ($1,032,573,012.61 as of March 10, 2008).

Sweden: Those in Debt Denied Medication

seher — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:34:37 -0600

Sweden’s pharmacy monopoly has all but given up on being paid the US$ 46.7 million it’s owed by customers who have charged their medications.

Device prevents potential errors in children's medications

harminka — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 08:21:17 -0600

A device designed to eliminate mistakes made while mixing compounds at a hospital pharmacy was 100 percent accurate in identifying the proper formulations of seven intravenous drugs.

Netherlands to extend its medical marijuana program

Dinka — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 09:54:04 -0600

The Dutch Health Ministry said that it plans to extend its experimental medical marijuana program for five years.

Researchers create new synthetic heparin

harminka — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 05:58:27 -0500

Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have patented a synthetic version of the drug heparin, called Recomparin, that is less complex chemically and should be easier to produce than previous forms.

Combating counterfeit Rx from China

harminka — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 12:48:13 -0500

Agencies worldwide are cracking down on counterfeit pharmaceuticals, and much of the focus has been on China, where an official was recently executed for approving fake medicines.

Prescription drug cost sharing associated with lower rates of drug treatment

harminka — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:39:48 -0500

A review of previous studies indicates that an increase in prescription drug cost sharing is associated with a decrease in drug spending and use of pharmacies; and for some chronic conditions, higher cost sharing is associated with greater use of expensive medical services, according to an article in the July 4 issue of JAMA.

Walgreen Co. to Acquire Option Care, Inc.

Anastvatz — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 06:33:19 -0500

On July 2nd Walgreen Co. (NYSE, NASDAQ: WAG) and Option Care, Inc. (NASDAQ: OPTN) announced a definitive agreement in which Walgreens will acquire Option Care in a cash transaction for $19.50 per share.

Safer way to dose life-saving heart drug

harminka — Sat, 16 Dec 2006 14:52:48 -0600