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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.

CAPS launches new service for admixture and delivery of Hibernation Therapeutics' Adenocaine microplegia

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc. (CAPS®), a B. Braun company, announced today the launch of its newest service for the admixture and delivery of Hibernation Therapeutics' patented Adenocaine™ microplegia, the world's first low-potassium, non-depolarizing cardioplegia solution.

From B. Braun Melsungen AG 23 Apr 2010

isrp awarded $16M grant to study health effects of environmental pollutants

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences has awarded the University of Iowa Superfund Research Program (isrp) a five-year, $16 million grant to study the health effects of environmental pollutants, especially polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) found in water, former industrial sites and the atmosphere.

23 Apr 2010

Accredo Health Group selected as sole specialty pharmacy provider of Epoprostenol for Injection

Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc., today announced that it has selected Accredo Health Group, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Medco Health Solutions, Inc., to serve as the sole specialty pharmacy provider of Epoprostenol for Injection, the only epoprostenol formulated to provide up to 24-hour stability at room temperature without the use of ice packs.

22 Apr 2010

Actelion Pharmaceuticals launches Epoprostenol for Injection for treatment of primary pulmonary hypertension

Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. today announced the commercial availability of Epoprostenol for Injection, an improved formulation of epoprostenol that is stable at room temperature, for the treatment of primary pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary hypertension associated with scleroderma spectrum of disease in NYHA Class III and Class IV patients.

22 Apr 2010

Halo Benefits introduces new pharmacy prescription card that offers discounts to consumers

Halo Benefits, Inc., a subsidiary of Halo Companies, Inc., announced today that it now offers HaloRx, a pharmacy prescription card that offers discounts to consumers. The new discount card is offered now at a time when the cost of prescription drugs is at a record high. "We are excited about the opportunity to offer more affordable options to consumers with medication needs.

22 Apr 2010

Clinical Xpert suite of mobile clinical workflow solutions available to clinicians

Thomson Reuters announced today that it will support the iPhone platform for its Clinical Xpert suite of mobile clinical workflow solutions.

22 Apr 2010

Positive preclinical pharmacokinetic data for XMT-1001 presented at AACR 2010

Mersana Therapeutics, a platform-based cancer therapeutics company, announced today positive preclinical pharmacokinetic data for its lead development candidate, XMT-1001, which is currently in a Phase 1 clinical trial in patients with advanced solid tumors. The results were presented in a poster session at the AACR 101st Annual Meeting 2010 in Washington, DC, held April 17-21, 2010.

21 Apr 2010

Drugmakers raised prices last year in anticipation of new health law, Eli Lilly reports financial hit

"Drug companies sharply raised prices last year, ahead of increased rebates they must pay to Medicaid and other expenses tied to the federal health overhaul passed last month. Prices for brand-name pharmaceuticals rose 9.1% last year, the biggest increase in at least a decade, according to pharmacy-benefit manager Express Scripts Inc."

21 Apr 2010

CVS Caremark survey results of specialty pharmacy patients

CVS Caremark today announced results of a survey of the company's specialty pharmacy patients that provides insights into their views on medication adherence and their perceptions about the role of their specialty pharmacy. The survey results show nearly 70 percent of respondents believe their specialty pharmacy team played an important role in encouraging them to take their specialty medications as prescribed.

21 Apr 2010

New survey shows 82% of patients select OTC products recommended by their pharmacist

According to the most recent Pharmacy Today Over-the-Counter Product Survey conducted by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), pharmacists believe that 82 percent of consumers purchase over-the-counter products that were recommended by their pharmacist.

21 Apr 2010

InfoLogix launches HealthTrax mobility solution for University Health System

InfoLogix, Inc., a leading technology provider of enterprise mobility solutions for the healthcare and commercial industries, announced today it has successfully launched a customized HealthTrax mobility solution for University Health System's 604-bed acute care hospital and 20 ambulatory clinics in San Antonio, Texas.

21 Apr 2010

Pharmacies launch Dispose My Meds campaign to help consumers safely dispose unused medications

Nearly 800 community pharmacies in 40 states are making it easier than ever for consumers to safely dispose of unused patient medications at their local pharmacy, the National Community Pharmacists Association and Sharps Compliance, Inc. announced today.

20 Apr 2010

Total Pricing Systems of Moncton introduces PPS Assist!

Total Pricing Systems of Moncton, a leading communication services supplier to the pharmaceutical and medical device industry since 1991, has introduced Canada's first industry communication delivery and management approach that will significantly reduce the industries' ecological footprint while also donating money to health charities.

20 Apr 2010

UnitedHealth Group's consolidated first-quarter 2010 revenues increase 5% to $23.2 billion

UnitedHealth Group today reported first quarter results, including better-than-projected membership and services growth and effective cost management across its businesses. Financial metrics were in line with or better than Company expectations.

20 Apr 2010

Forgetfulness, procrastination related to prescription drugs costs $163 billion in wasteful healthcare spending

Express Scripts is the first organization ever to quantify the hidden healthcare costs of very common behaviors related to prescription drugs, such as forgetfulness and procrastination, estimating the annual wasteful spending at $163 billion.

20 Apr 2010

Prevalence of scalp fungus infection among children living in metropolitan areas

Approximately 7 percent of elementary school children across the bi-state, Kansas City metropolitan area are infected with the fungus Trichophyton tonsurans (T. tonsurans), the leading cause of ringworm in the U.S., according to a new study published today in Pediatrics. This is the largest study to date aimed at defining infection prevalence of the scalp fungus in children living in a metropolitan area and has implications for children nationwide.

20 Apr 2010

NFID, LWW form new publishing partnership

The National Foundation of Infectious Disease and Lippincott Williams & Wilkins are pleased to announce the formation of a new publishing partnership. The NFID is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization founded in 1973 dedicated to educating the public and healthcare professionals about the causes, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases.

20 Apr 2010

Free Rite Aid wellness+ customer rewards program

Rite Aid customers and patients nationwide now can sign up for Rite Aid's new wellness+ customer rewards program that provides members with free health and wellness benefits, as well as shopping discounts and special prices. The program will be supported by a national television, radio, circular and digital advertising campaign.

20 Apr 2010

Generex Biotechnology announces plan to obtain cost reimbursement coverage for Generex Oal-lyn

Generex Biotechnology Corporation, the leader in drug delivery for metabolic diseases through the inner lining of the mouth, today announced that it has established an action plan for obtaining cost reimbursement coverage for Generex Oal-lyn™, including the development of an insurance product that covers the costs of Generex Oral-lyn™ and any additional and/or comparable diabetes products.

19 Apr 2010

Alere director to analyze value of worksite health programs at 28th SALGBA conference

The importance of measuring productivity, short-term disability, workers' comp and job satisfaction when analyzing the value of worksite health programs will be the key focal points of a presentation by David Wolf, MBA, director of product management for Alere, at the 28th annual State and Local Government Benefits Association (SALGBA).

19 Apr 2010

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CAPS launches new service for admixture and delivery of Hibernation Therapeutics' Adenocaine microplegia

isrp awarded $16M grant to study health effects of environmental pollutants

Accredo Health Group selected as sole specialty pharmacy provider of Epoprostenol for Injection

Actelion Pharmaceuticals launches Epoprostenol for Injection for treatment of primary pulmonary hypertension

Halo Benefits introduces new pharmacy prescription card that offers discounts to consumers

Clinical Xpert suite of mobile clinical workflow solutions available to clinicians

Positive preclinical pharmacokinetic data for XMT-1001 presented at AACR 2010

Drugmakers raised prices last year in anticipation of new health law, Eli Lilly reports financial hit

CVS Caremark survey results of specialty pharmacy patients

New survey shows 82% of patients select OTC products recommended by their pharmacist

InfoLogix launches HealthTrax mobility solution for University Health System

Pharmacies launch Dispose My Meds campaign to help consumers safely dispose unused medications

Total Pricing Systems of Moncton introduces PPS Assist!

UnitedHealth Group's consolidated first-quarter 2010 revenues increase 5% to $23.2 billion

Forgetfulness, procrastination related to prescription drugs costs $163 billion in wasteful healthcare spending

Prevalence of scalp fungus infection among children living in metropolitan areas

NFID, LWW form new publishing partnership

Free Rite Aid wellness+ customer rewards program

Generex Biotechnology announces plan to obtain cost reimbursement coverage for Generex Oal-lyn

Alere director to analyze value of worksite health programs at 28th SALGBA conference

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