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Community pharmacy, also known as retail pharmacy, is the most common type of pharmacy that allows the public access to their medications and advice about their health. Traditionally known as a chemist, it is the healthcare facility that is responsible for the provision of pharmaceutical service to a specific community group or region.

Cannabis Science enters distribution agreement with PVM for marijuana dispensing machines

Cannabis Science, Inc., a pioneering US biotech company developing pharmaceutical cannabis products, is pleased to announce that Cannabis Science has entered into an exclusive distribution Agreement with Prescription Vending Machines Inc. ("PVM") and contracted with PVM's principal Vincent Mehdizadeh to provide industry specific consulting and advisory services to Cannabis Science.

19 Aug 2011

Temple University, URMC partner to translate novel medical research into new drugs

The University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) and Temple University School of Pharmacy have announced a partnership that will help translate novel medical research into new drugs for treating diseases.

19 Aug 2011

Pressure-reduction mattresses could help hospitals reduce health care costs

Hospitals could reduce health care costs arising from pressure ulcers, commonly known as bedsores, by investing in pressure-reduction mattresses for elderly patients in emergency departments, according to new research from the University of Toronto.

18 Aug 2011

BD acquires Carmel Pharma

BD, a leading global medical technology company, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Carmel Pharma, AB, a Swedish company that manufactures the PhaSeal® System, the leading closed-system drug transfer device for the safe handling of hazardous drugs that are packaged in vials.

From BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) 17 Aug 2011

Assured Pharmacy second quarter net sales increase 5.3% to $4,169,807

Assured Pharmacy, a leading specialty pharmacy group providing prescription medications to sufferers of chronic pain, announced net sales of $4,169,807 for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, an increase of $211,229 or 5.3%, from $3,958,578 for the second quarter of 2010.

16 Aug 2011

Anti-health law measure secures place on Ohio ballot; mental health improvements hit snags in Milwaukee

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled on Friday that a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would block implementation of President Barack Obama's signature health care overhaul law can appear on the ballot this fall. The ruling came on the same day that a federal appeals court in Atlanta struck down the requirement in the law that Americans either carry health insurance or face penalties.

16 Aug 2011

States slashing at least $4.7 billion from Medicaid plans

Reuters reports on a study of the state cuts by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Also, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is looking to expand its Medicaid business and a California study explores the high number of young people without insurance.

12 Aug 2011

Conmed second quarter net revenue increases 13.0% to $16.7 million

Conmed Healthcare Management, Inc. today announced financial results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2011.

12 Aug 2011

Mice with enzyme deficiency are unable to properly assess threat

Do you run when you should stay? Are you afraid of all the wrong things? An enzyme deficiency might be to blame, reveals new research in mice by scientists at the University of Southern California.

12 Aug 2011

Leading dental and pharmacy organizations to raise awareness on xerostomia

Leading dental and pharmacy organizations are teaming up to promote oral health and raise public awareness of dry mouth, a side effect commonly caused by taking prescription and over-the-counter medications.

12 Aug 2011

Centric Health second quarter revenue increases 111% to $33.6 million

Centric Health Corporation, Canada's leading diversified healthcare services company, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011.

11 Aug 2011

Anticoagulation service improves quality of care for patients treated with warfarin

A pharmacist-directed anticoagulation service improves the coordination of care from the hospital to an outpatient clinic for patients treated with the anticoagulant drug warfarin, according to a Henry Ford Hospital study.

11 Aug 2011

Herbal remedies fail to provide safety information on labels

According to a new study many herbal remedies are not free from side effects as commonly believed. Herbal medicines may not contain all the information that consumers need to use them safely said the study.

11 Aug 2011

Orexo reports net revenues of MSEK 55.2 for second quarter 2011

OREXO: STRONG SALES INCREASE FOR ABSTRAL. For the period. Royalty revenues from Abstral sales in Europe rose to MSEK 30.4.

10 Aug 2011

Nova Scotia to implement DeltaWare's Medigent Drug Information System

MAXIMUS, Inc., a leading provider of government services worldwide, announced that its Canadian business unit DeltaWare Systems was awarded a contract with the Government of Nova Scotia for the implementation of its Medigent Drug Information System.

9 Aug 2011

Providio, PRIUM partner to deliver Medicare Set Aside Clinical Review service

PRIUM and Providio MediSolutions, LLC have joined forces to deliver an innovative Medicare Set Aside Clinical Review (MSA-CR) service that not only calculates future medical and pharmacy costs of workers' compensation claims, but also reduces medical costs by recommending changes to treatment plans and drug regimens while overseeing their implementation.

9 Aug 2011

Pfizer, UC San Diego sign research agreement to drive innovation in drug discovery

In an innovative collaboration designed to speed the process of drug discovery, Pfizer, Inc. and the University of California, San Diego Health Sciences announced today that UC San Diego has joined the ranks of other top-tier life science research institutions across the country as part of Pfizer's Centers for Therapeutic Innovation.

9 Aug 2011

GE Healthcare releases native Apple iPad application for physicians in small practices

GE Healthcare today announced the release of Centricity Advance - Mobile, a native Apple iPad application, designed for primary care physicians in small practices.

9 Aug 2011

HUYA enters strategic partnership with King's Lab

HUYA Bioscience International, a leader in globalizing China's biopharmaceutical innovations, today announced a strategic partnership with the Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Pharmacy King's Lab. The alliance with HUYA will assist King's Lab in accelerating the development of their novel drugs to international standards.

8 Aug 2011

BioScrip second quarter revenue increases 7.1% to $441.4 million

BioScrip, Inc. today announced 2011 second quarter financial results. Second quarter revenue for the period ended June 30, 2011, was $441.4 million with a net loss of $2.3 million, or $0.04 per share, including $8.7 million in restructuring charges and a legal settlement. Excluding the after tax effect of these charges, the Company earned $0.10 per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter was $18.1 million.

8 Aug 2011