Regulatory and Washington

04/21/2011 - 10:30am
Watson confirms Welchol patent challenge

Watson Pharmaceuticals is hoping to become the first company to market a generic treatment for cholesterol.

04/21/2011 - 10:28am
FDA warns companies to stop making MRSA claims for over-the-counter products

The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday issued four warning letters to companies that manufacture and market over-the-counter drug products, including hand sanitizers, that claim to prevent infection from methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, or MRSA.

04/20/2011 - 2:15pm
John Coster joins NCPA, heads up new advocacy center

The National Community Pharmacists Association on Wednesday named longtime industry veteran John Coster as SVP government affairs and head of the association’s newly created NCPA Advocacy Center.

04/20/2011 - 1:15pm
NACDS expands state government affairs team

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores announced on Wednesday that Joel Kurzman has joined its state government affairs team as a director.

04/20/2011 - 11:01am
Government agencies draft plan to curb opioid abuse

The Obama administration is looking to curb the growing national epidemic of prescription painkiller abuse, according to a plan unveiled Tuesday.

04/20/2011 - 10:30am
J&J: McNeil production to slow down

Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday announced that distribution of McNeil Consumer Healthcare consumer products will slow in the coming months as the company shifts production of its over-the-counter medicines to other manufacturing plants and implements additional third-party quality controls within those plants.

04/20/2011 - 10:16am
Mylan launches generic Famvir

Mylan has launched a generic drug for treating herpes, the company said Wednesday.

04/20/2011 - 9:53am
Rituxan OKed as treatment for two inflammatory diseases

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a drug made by Genentech for the treatment of two rare inflammatory disorders, the agency said.

04/19/2011 - 5:56pm
GPhA applauds new IMS Institute report

The main trade group for the generic drug industry is heralding a new cost analysis by the IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics showing that generic drugs can reduce co-payments by up to 80%.

04/19/2011 - 2:05pm
NACDS launches mobile app for Annual Meeting

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores announced on Tuesday the launch of its 2011 Annual Meeting mobile Web-based application, which is designed to enhance attendees' efficiency and experience at the NACDS Annual Meeting from April 30 to May 3 in Scottsdale, Ariz.

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