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Bill eliminating the flawed medical equipment bidding process in the Riverside-San Bernardino area lauded

The California Association of Medical Product Suppliers and the American Association for Homecare praised a bipartisan bill in Congress, H.R. 3790, to eliminate the misguided and deeply flawed "competitive" bidding program for durable medical equipment and services in Medicare.

23 Oct 2009

Texas and U.S. homecare groups praise bipartisan bill; say bidding program may reduce quality patient care

The Texas Alliance for Home Care Services and the American Association for Homecare praised a bipartisan bill in Congress, H.R. 3790, to eliminate the deeply flawed "competitive" bidding program for durable medical equipment and services in Medicare.

23 Oct 2009

Bristol-Myers Squibb reports strong sales and earnings growth for third quarter 2009

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company today reported strong sales and earnings growth for the third quarter 2009.

22 Oct 2009

H.R. 3790 to reduce Medicare spending; preserve access to quality care

The Ohio Association of Medical Equipment Services and the American Association for Homecare praised a bipartisan bill in Congress, H.R. 3790, to eliminate the misguided, flawed "competitive" bidding program for durable medical equipment and services in Medicare.

22 Oct 2009

FDA extends Acorda Therapeutics' Fampridine-SR PDUFA goal date

Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACOR) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the PDUFA goal date for its review of the New Drug Application (NDA) for Fampridine-SR to January 22, 2010. The original Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) date for this priority review application was October 22, 2009.

22 Oct 2009

Catalyst Rx to provide PBM services for Michigan’s Public School Employees Retirement System

Catalyst Rx, the pharmacy benefit management (PBM) subsidiary of Catalyst Health Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHSI), announced today that the Michigan Department of Management & Budget, Purchasing has recommended Catalyst to provide PBM services for Michigan’s Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS), pending management and State Administrative Board approval.

22 Oct 2009

Purdue Pharma and NCPA partner to create a free tool to help prevent pharmacy crime

Purdue Pharma L.P. and the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) debut the "RxPATROL® Pharmacy Safety and Security" video at NCPA's annual conference in New Orleans and on www.RxPATROL.com.

22 Oct 2009

Highlights of Cell Therapeutics' pixantrone study to be presented at the Lymphoma and Myeloma Conference

Cell Therapeutics, Inc. announced that Dr. Richard Van der Jagt of the Ottawa General Hospital will present at the Lymphoma and Myeloma 2009 Conference in New York an overview of CTI's pixantrone phase II and phase III clinical studies that demonstrated high rates of complete remission (CR) in relapsed/refractory aggressive and indolent non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) patients.

22 Oct 2009

FDA uses Wolters Kluwer Pharma Solutions' prescription data for tracking viral treatments

Wolters Kluwer Pharma Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of market data and competitive intelligence to the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, announced today that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is using its prescription data to track the treatment of H1N1 and other influenza viruses.

22 Oct 2009

Health reform triggers analysis of the lobbying 'revolving door,' spending reports

A joint ProPublica/CBS News investigation found that at least two dozen current lobbyists used to be federal officials who helped design the last major change to American health care.

22 Oct 2009

MEDNET partners with Axius Healthcare Group to distribute MedSafe

What's the cost of saving a teenage life? When it comes to preventing accidental death resulting from prescription medication abuse, there's no price tag. Parents with good intentions, however, may be unaware that the lock-boxes they've installed are not protecting their teens from the ticking timebomb of prescription drugs.

21 Oct 2009

First Edition: October 21, 2009

As Senate Democrats wrestle with a doctor payment bill separate from sweeping health care reform proposals, the public plan, public opinion and health care costs continue to be a Capitol Hill focus.

21 Oct 2009

Purdue Pharma supports government prescription drug monitoring programs, grants NASCSA $200,000

The National Association of State Controlled Substances Authorities (NASCSA) announced receipt of a $200,000 grant from Purdue Pharma L.P. today at the organization's 25th annual conference in San Diego. The grant is part of Purdue Pharma's ongoing efforts to support the operation, expansion and awareness of appropriately-designed state prescription drug monitoring programs, which can be an effective tool to address prescription drug abuse and diversion.

21 Oct 2009

American Association for Homecare commends bipartisan lawmakers

The American Association for Homecare praised a bipartisan group of lawmakers in the House of Representatives for backing introduction of H.R. 3790, a bill to eliminate the controversial, deeply flawed "competitive" bidding program for durable medical equipment and services in Medicare.

21 Oct 2009

Medicaid beneficiaries with disabilities frequently have multiple chronic conditions, says study

Medicaid beneficiaries with disabilities frequently have multiple chronic conditions, and very high rates of psychiatric illness and cardiovascular disease, according to a study released today by the Center for Health Care Strategies.

21 Oct 2009

Elan announces fiscal 2009 third-quarter results

Elan Corporation, plc today reported its third quarter 2009 financial results.

21 Oct 2009

Rural doctors, administrators push for health reform to include safeguards against Rx drug abuse

An increase in prescription drug fraud has caused doctors and hospital administrators to call for legislation to provide stronger safeguards. They say that such measures are especially important to protect government programs such as Medicaid and that heath reform proposals should increase coverage for drug treatment and rehabilitation. They note that prescription drug abuse and Medicaid fraud are especially sensitive issues in rural areas that struggle to attract providers.

21 Oct 2009

Pfizer announces fiscal 2009 third-quarter results

Pfizer Inc. today reported financial results for third-quarter 2009. Revenues were $11.6 billion, a decrease of 3% compared with $12.0 billion in the year-ago quarter.

20 Oct 2009

Unitedhealth announces third quarter results; reports growth in revenues and net earnings

UnitedHealth Group reported third quarter results today, including growth in revenues and net earnings and a continued strong financial position.

20 Oct 2009

A.P. Pharma to raise funds through placement

A.P. Pharma, a specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced it has entered into a definitive securities purchase agreement with certain existing accredited investors providing for a private placement of up to $13.1 million in two tranches, the first consisting of common stock and warrants with aggregate proceeds of approximately $8.1 million, and a second tranche of common stock with proceeds of approximately $5 million.

20 Oct 2009

Prescription Drug News and Research

Bill eliminating the flawed medical equipment bidding process in the Riverside-San Bernardino area lauded

Texas and U.S. homecare groups praise bipartisan bill; say bidding program may reduce quality patient care

Bristol-Myers Squibb reports strong sales and earnings growth for third quarter 2009

H.R. 3790 to reduce Medicare spending; preserve access to quality care

FDA extends Acorda Therapeutics' Fampridine-SR PDUFA goal date

Catalyst Rx to provide PBM services for Michigan’s Public School Employees Retirement System

Purdue Pharma and NCPA partner to create a free tool to help prevent pharmacy crime

Highlights of Cell Therapeutics' pixantrone study to be presented at the Lymphoma and Myeloma Conference

FDA uses Wolters Kluwer Pharma Solutions' prescription data for tracking viral treatments

Health reform triggers analysis of the lobbying 'revolving door,' spending reports

MEDNET partners with Axius Healthcare Group to distribute MedSafe

First Edition: October 21, 2009

Purdue Pharma supports government prescription drug monitoring programs, grants NASCSA $200,000

American Association for Homecare commends bipartisan lawmakers

Medicaid beneficiaries with disabilities frequently have multiple chronic conditions, says study

Elan announces fiscal 2009 third-quarter results

Rural doctors, administrators push for health reform to include safeguards against Rx drug abuse

Pfizer announces fiscal 2009 third-quarter results

Unitedhealth announces third quarter results; reports growth in revenues and net earnings

A.P. Pharma to raise funds through placement

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