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Upsher-Smith commences global USL255 Phase III clinical trial for management of epilepsy

Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc. today announced the initiation of a global Phase III clinical trial for USL255 (extended-release topiramate), an internally developed program for the management of epilepsy in adults, using the company's proprietary formulation technology. USL255 is designed to provide convenient once-daily dosing and reduce fluctuations in topiramate blood levels observed with currently available topiramate options.

14 Jun 2010

Consumers roundup: More patients choose high-deductible plans; Many neglect doctors medication directions

"The number of Americans enrolled in high-deductible health plans has risen to more than 10 million but still represents a small portion of the insurance market, according to a report from insurance group America's Health Insurance Plans. Enrollments in these high-deductible health plans, which typically are paired with tax-free health savings accounts or health-reimbursement arrangements, are up about 25 percent from last year, the report said" (5/20).

21 May 2010

Non-adherence to medication increases risk of falling in older adults

Older adults increase their chances of falling by not taking their medications as directed, according to an article in the latest edition of the Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological and Medical Sciences (Volume 65A, Number 5). This new information comes from a recent study of Boston-area residents over age 70, which found that those who sometimes neglected their medications experienced a 50 percent increased rate of falls compared with those who did not.

20 May 2010

Long-term smoking cessation success possible with treatment philosophy and individualized information

A recently completed randomized trial compared three ways to deliver a behavioral smoking cessation program using varenicline (Chantix®): by phone, web, or both. Although phone counseling had greater treatment advantage for early cessation and appeared to increase medication adherence, no differences in abstinence outcomes were seen at six months.

19 May 2010

eMedonline telemonitoring system developed to help patients transition from inpatient to outpatient setting

A clinical study is underway at Nyack Hospital to evaluate the use of cellphone-based technology to monitor medication adherence in discharged heart failure patients. The study is using the eMedonline telemonitoring system developed by Leap of Faith Technologies to help patients transition from the inpatient to outpatient setting.

19 May 2010

Adults with SCA show poorer performance on neurocognitive tests: Study

Compared with a group of healthy study participants, adults with sickle cell anemia showed poorer performance on neurocognitive tests, which was associated with anemia and age, according to a study in the May 12 issue of JAMA.

13 May 2010

Prescription costs more likely to keep Hispanics away from pharmacy counter: Study

Drug costs could prevent some people from filling their prescriptions, which can interfere with optimal health care. A new study of Medicare beneficiaries finds that cost concerns are more likely keep Hispanics away from the pharmacy counter than non-Hispanics.

13 May 2010

Negative impact of depression on glycemic control in type 2 diabetes patients

In this German prospective representative study of patients with type 2 diabetes, baseline depression predicted problems with medication adherence, problems with health-related behaviors, and unsatisfactory glycemic control at follow-up.

10 May 2010

Study investigates pilot VBBD program to improve adherence to diabetes medications

A recent study led by MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc. investigated a pilot Value-Based Benefit Design program to improve adherence to diabetes medications. The study found that a VBBD program that reduced copayments for diabetes medications by 36 percent reduced the number of non-adherent patients by 30 percent.

5 May 2010

Hartford Foundation awards $800,000 grant for training in geriatric social work

The prestigious Hartford Doctoral Fellows and Hartford Faculty Scholars programs have awarded $800,000 in combined new grants to ten researchers in the field of geriatric social work.

4 May 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

Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners, NIDA to jointly conduct Phase II(b) trial of CPP-109 for cocaine addiction

Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc. announced today that it has signed a definitive Clinical Trial Agreement (CTA) with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to jointly conduct a U.S. Phase II(b) clinical trial evaluating CPP-109, Catalyst's formulation of vigabatrin, for the treatment of cocaine addiction. As part of the CTA, NIDA, under their agreement with Veteran's Administration Cooperative Studies Program, will provide substantial resources for the estimated $10 million trial cost.

15 Apr 2010

BioTrends Research Group, NKF publish Special Report on patients with CKD

BioTrends Research Group, Inc. and the National Kidney Foundation announce the publication of a Special Report: Patient Perspectives in Dialysis and Chronic Kidney Disease. This important new syndicated study provides insights into patients with kidney disease, from the patients themselves. Over 1,100 patients in the U.S. -- both those on dialysis and those with mid-late stage chronic kidney disease -- completed a survey about living with CKD.

13 Apr 2010

Data illustrates methods for improving adherence to medication, lowering prescription drug costs

CVS Caremark presented data at the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy that illustrate successful methods for improving adherence to medication and lowering prescription drug costs. The company showed results from three studies which demonstrated the positive impact of various tools available to pharmacy benefit managers – including automated telephonic messaging, fax alerts to physicians about gaps in care, and strategic co-pay waivers for generic medications.

8 Apr 2010

Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners reports net loss of $7.24M for fourth-quarter 2009

Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company that acquires, in-licenses, develops and commercializes prescription drugs for the treatment of diseases of the central nervous system, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009.

1 Apr 2010

Ensuring medication compliance in clinical trials: Pill capsules with microchips to signal ingestion

Seeking a way to confirm that patients have taken their medication, University of Florida engineering researchers have added a tiny microchip and digestible antenna to a standard pill capsule. The prototype is intended to pave the way for mass-produced pills that, when ingested, automatically alert doctors, loved ones or scientists working with patients in clinical drug trials.

1 Apr 2010

Data of focusing on Rebif and Cladribine Tablets to be presented at AAN Annual Meeting

EMD Serono, Inc., an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, today announced that new data from the company's multiple sclerosis portfolio of approved and investigational treatments will be presented at the 62nd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology taking place April 10 to 17, in Toronto, Canada.

1 Apr 2010

CVS/pharmacy to help consumers dispose unwanted medication in an effort to protect the environment

CVS/pharmacy announced today that it will collect expired or unused medications from the public at two collection events in Rhode Island to be held at stores in the town of Coventry and the city of Cranston in April.

27 Mar 2010

Health care reform bill includes provisions for MTM programs, says Arcadia Resources

Arcadia Resources, Inc., a leading provider of innovative consumer health care services under the Arcadia HealthCare(SM) and DailyMed Pharmacy program, today announced the healthcare reform bill advanced in the U.S. House of Representatives on March 21st contains important provisions related to medication therapy management (MTM) including a series of grant and pilot programs.

25 Mar 2010

Publix Pharmacies launches first phase of new diabetes management system

Today Publix Pharmacies launched the first phase of a new diabetes management system. The program is a multi-faceted program established to assist customers and associates living with diabetes in managing their medication, compliance, monitoring, education, nutrition and exercise.

16 Mar 2010

Medication Adherence News and Research

Upsher-Smith commences global USL255 Phase III clinical trial for management of epilepsy

Consumers roundup: More patients choose high-deductible plans; Many neglect doctors medication directions

Non-adherence to medication increases risk of falling in older adults

Long-term smoking cessation success possible with treatment philosophy and individualized information

eMedonline telemonitoring system developed to help patients transition from inpatient to outpatient setting

Adults with SCA show poorer performance on neurocognitive tests: Study

Prescription costs more likely to keep Hispanics away from pharmacy counter: Study

Negative impact of depression on glycemic control in type 2 diabetes patients

Study investigates pilot VBBD program to improve adherence to diabetes medications

Hartford Foundation awards $800,000 grant for training in geriatric social work

CVS Caremark survey results of specialty pharmacy patients

Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners, NIDA to jointly conduct Phase II(b) trial of CPP-109 for cocaine addiction

BioTrends Research Group, NKF publish Special Report on patients with CKD

Data illustrates methods for improving adherence to medication, lowering prescription drug costs

Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners reports net loss of $7.24M for fourth-quarter 2009

Ensuring medication compliance in clinical trials: Pill capsules with microchips to signal ingestion

Data of focusing on Rebif and Cladribine Tablets to be presented at AAN Annual Meeting

CVS/pharmacy to help consumers dispose unwanted medication in an effort to protect the environment

Health care reform bill includes provisions for MTM programs, says Arcadia Resources

Publix Pharmacies launches first phase of new diabetes management system

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