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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.

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TCGRx (TCG), a leader in pharmacy automation and workflow solutions, announced today that the company is launching the Safe Tray, a fill-to-light external tray, a revolutionary safety product to aide in oral solid pouch packaging with TCG’s Automatic Tablet Packager (ATP-Series).

15 Sep 2009

AmMed Direct tops Nashville Business Journal’s list of the 25 Fastest-Growing Companies

AmMed Direct, a Nashville-based provider of diabetes testing supplies, prescription medications and support services for people with diabetes, has been named the fastest-growing private company in the Middle Tennessee area by the Nashville Business Journal. The company topped the Nashville Business Journal’s list of the 25 Fastest-Growing Companies.

14 Sep 2009

Concept of wellness can yield greater savings

According to a new survey released today, 90 percent of plan sponsors believe that minimal attention to personal health and increased incidence of chronic illness such as diabetes and heart disease are at the root of rising health care costs.

14 Sep 2009

SunCrest Healthcare buys three home health businesses from SunLink Health Systems

SunLink Health Systems, Inc. (NYSE Alternext US: SSY) today announced that it sold three of its home health businesses to subsidiaries of SunCrest Healthcare, Inc. for approximately $3,300,000.

14 Sep 2009

Research data reveals why women discontinue treatment with current osteoporosis therapies

Amgen Inc. today announced the presentation of data highlighting the links between medication satisfaction, adherence to therapy and fracture risk reduction among women with postmenopausal osteoporosis. The data were presented at the 31st annual meeting of the American Society for Bone Mineral Research (ASBMR).

14 Sep 2009

Centro Mater partners with Navarro Discount Pharmacies to raise funds for scholarships

At a press conference held in Coral Gables September 1st, 2009, Centro Mater Foundation's president, Ana Ortega, announced details of the organization's alliance with Navarro Discount Pharmacies.

11 Sep 2009

Federal court's approval clears the way for pricing rollback of pharmaceutical drugs

Purchasers of pharmaceutical drugs including consumers and health plans will soon enjoy a rollback of benchmark prices of some of the most common prescription medications after a Federal Appeals Court last week affirmed the approval of a settlement with two leading drug-pricing publishers, First DataBank, Inc. and Medi-Span, a division of Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

11 Sep 2009

YuYeQingHuo OTC capsules to treat throat inflammation launched by American Oriental Bioengineering

American Oriental Bioengineering, Inc. (NYSE: AOB), ("the Company" or "AOBO"), a pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving health through the development, manufacture and commercialization of a broad range of prescription and over the counter ("OTC") products, today announced that the Company has launched a new product called YuYeQingHuo Capsules ("YYQH").

11 Sep 2009

PCMA stresses on improving affordability in the health care system

“Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) share the President’s goal of improving affordability as a central tenant to reforming the health care system. Tools pioneered by PBMs – including those which increase the use of generic medicines – have accomplished this goal by lowering costs and expanding access to prescription drugs for consumers and payers.

11 Sep 2009

Neurologists recommend oral cladribine for treating multiple sclerosis

Decision Resources, one of the world's leading research and advisory firms for pharmaceutical and healthcare issues, finds that, owing to its infrequent dosing and positive efficacy, nearly 90 percent of surveyed neurologists indicate they will prescribe Merck Serono/EMD Serono's oral cladribine for the treatment of multiple sclerosis.

11 Sep 2009

Zevalin radioimmunotherapy drug approved for treating non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

SNM applauds the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) recent decision to approve the radioimmunotherapy (RIT) drug, Zevalin, as a front-line treatment of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL).

11 Sep 2009

A non-invasive test for cystic fibrosis is the goal of University Of Arizona researchers

Researchers from The University of Arizona Colleges of Pharmacy and Medicine are teaming up to try to invent a novel non-invasive lung test for cystic fibrosis sufferers.

10 Sep 2009

Catalyst Health Solutions ranks 14th on the Fortune 100 Fastest-Growing Companies list

Catalyst Health Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHSI) announced today that it was named to the Fortune 100 Fastest-Growing Companies list, making its second consecutive appearance on the annual ranking and third within the past five years. Catalyst ranked Number 14 on the list of fast-growing health care companies and Number 93 overall among all industries.

10 Sep 2009

OSI Systems signs partnership agreement with Irish software firm, dabl

OSI Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSIS), a vertically-integrated provider of specialized electronic products for critical applications in the Security and Healthcare industries, today announced that its Healthcare division, Spacelabs Healthcare, has entered into an agreement with Irish software firm, dabl® Ltd.

10 Sep 2009

Three government trusts in Arizona sign contract with Navitus Health Solutions

Navitus Health Solutions, LLC announced today it has signed contracts to provide pharmacy benefits to three government trusts in Arizona. The contracts are with the Arizona Local Government Employee Benefit Trust (AZLGEBT), Rural Arizona Group Health Trust (RAGHT) and the Cochise Combined Trust. Together, the trusts include 16 groups (seven municipalities, seven counties and two school systems).

9 Sep 2009

Renewal of CytoCare and i.v.STATION distribution agreements

Health Robotics today announced that after a successful first year of cooperation in Japan with Tosho Inc., the companies signed this week a contract renewal of the CytoCare and i.v.STATION exclusive distribution agreements, and an expansion of their strategic relationship to include future joint-development projects in their respective areas of Pharmacy Automation expertise.

7 Sep 2009

Flu vaccinations now available at all 22 Target Clinic locations

Target(R) announces that flu vaccinations are now available at all 22 Target Clinic locations in Minnesota. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends nearly everyone protect themselves against this potentially serious illness.

5 Sep 2009

Target Clinics in Maryland start selling seasonal flu vaccinations

Target(R) announces that flu vaccinations are now available at all six Target Clinic locations in Maryland. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends nearly everyone protect themselves against this potentially serious illness.

4 Sep 2009

Positive impact on medication adherence through Aetna's care management program

Aetna announced today results of an analysis from the first half of 2009, demonstrating an average medication adherence of over 95 percent for its members taking Specialty medications. Disease states evaluated in Aetna’s analysis include: multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV, Crohn's disease, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), psoriasis, Hepatitis C and asthma.

4 Sep 2009

AgaMatrix launches Kroger Blood Glucose Monitoring Systems

AgaMatrix, Inc., the makers of the WaveSense(TM) line of blood glucose monitoring products, announced today the launch of the Kroger(R) Blood Glucose Monitoring System (BGM). The Kroger BGM is found exclusively at almost 2,000 Kroger and Kroger-brand stores, including Dillons, Fry's, King Soopers, Fred Meyer, Smith's and Ralphs.

4 Sep 2009

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AmMed Direct tops Nashville Business Journal’s list of the 25 Fastest-Growing Companies

Concept of wellness can yield greater savings

SunCrest Healthcare buys three home health businesses from SunLink Health Systems

Research data reveals why women discontinue treatment with current osteoporosis therapies

Centro Mater partners with Navarro Discount Pharmacies to raise funds for scholarships

Federal court's approval clears the way for pricing rollback of pharmaceutical drugs

YuYeQingHuo OTC capsules to treat throat inflammation launched by American Oriental Bioengineering

PCMA stresses on improving affordability in the health care system

Neurologists recommend oral cladribine for treating multiple sclerosis

Zevalin radioimmunotherapy drug approved for treating non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

A non-invasive test for cystic fibrosis is the goal of University Of Arizona researchers

Catalyst Health Solutions ranks 14th on the Fortune 100 Fastest-Growing Companies list

OSI Systems signs partnership agreement with Irish software firm, dabl

Three government trusts in Arizona sign contract with Navitus Health Solutions

Renewal of CytoCare and i.v.STATION distribution agreements

Flu vaccinations now available at all 22 Target Clinic locations

Target Clinics in Maryland start selling seasonal flu vaccinations

Positive impact on medication adherence through Aetna's care management program

AgaMatrix launches Kroger Blood Glucose Monitoring Systems

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