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March 28, 2011
Program encourages pharmacists to prevent misuse of prescription medicines

The Cardinal Health Foundation and the American Pharmacists Association on Monday announced a partnership to encourage pharmacists and student pharmacists to take an active role in preventing the abuse and misuse of prescription medications.

March 28, 2011
Report: State Medicaid programs can reap savings with increase in generic drug use

Ten states could reap significant savings by increasing the use of generic drugs in their state Medicaid programs, the Generic Pharmaceutical Association said Monday in response to a report by the American Enterprise Institute, a conservative think tank.

March 28, 2011
Report: U.S. consumer spending up in February, economy on ‘firmer footing’

A report released Monday by the Commerce Department showed that consumer spending in the United States rose more than forecasted in February as incomes climbed.

March 28, 2011
Study: Counting carbs can improve quality of life in Type 1 diabetes patients on insulin pump therapy

A study published online in the journal Diabetes Care, and slated for the April print issue, suggested that counting carbohydrates could lead to an improvement in quality of life and a reduction in body mass index and waist circumference in patients with Type 1 diabetes who receive continuous subcutaneous insulin infusions.

March 28, 2011
Teva launches chewable birth control pill

Teva Pharmaceuticals has launched a chewable birth control pill, the generic drug maker said Friday.

March 28, 2011
Walgreens to host walkathon, health fair event

The Diabetes Research Institute Foundation on Wednesday announced that the first-ever Walk with Walgreens Family Fun Day & Health Fair will take place April 10 at 14 locations across Florida.

March 28, 2011
Whole Foods flagship to offer wine and beer

Whole Foods is becoming the latest retailer to offer in-store bars, according to published reports.

March 25, 2011
Actos cuts Type 2 diabetes risk among majority of patients, study finds

A drug for Type 2 diabetes made by Takeda Pharmaceutical taken in the morning prevented the disease from developing in nearly three-quarters of patients who were at risk, according to a new study in the New England Journal of Medicine.

March 25, 2011
Aloe Cadabra to hit H-E-B shelves

Aloe Cadabra has gained retail distribution at H-E-B.

March 25, 2011
American Greetings presents a birthday card 'Surprise' for kids

American Greetings is making kids' birthday cards extra special with its Surprise Inside line.

March 25, 2011
Court: Watson's generic Fentora infringes on branded counterpart

A generic painkiller made by Watson Pharmaceuticals infringes a patent covering the branded version, a U.S. District Court ruled.

March 25, 2011
DAW Rxs drive up healthcare costs, study finds

"Dispense-as-written" prescriptions are exacerbating medication nonadherence and costing the U.S. healthcare system billions of dollars, according to a new study by researchers at Harvard University, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and CVS Caremark.

March 25, 2011
Dollar General keeps growing

Dollar General maintained its momentum in 2010 by achieving record sales, profits and expansion; and it’s looking like 2011 will bring more of the same.

March 25, 2011
Dollar General: On the move

Expectations of improved profitability at Dollar General mean the company will keep the pedal to the metal in terms of expansion.

March 25, 2011
Drug Store News launches mobile website

Recognizing and responding to the changing U.S. digital media landscape, Drug Store News is making it even easier for online readers to quickly navigate the latest leading industry news via a newly launched mobile version.

March 25, 2011
FDA approves Bristol's cancer drug

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for late-stage skin cancer, the agency said Friday.

March 25, 2011
Food Lion launches groceries sweepstakes

Customers that participate in Food Lion's loyalty program have the opportunity to win free groceries for a year.

March 25, 2011
ISPC to DoD: Reject exclusive networks in TPharm

A group representing specialty pharmacies is calling on the Department of Defense to not use exclusive networks in the Tricare pharmacy program.

March 25, 2011
Natco to sell retail pharmacy?

Indian generic drug maker may end its five-year stint as a retail pharmacy operator, according to published reports.

March 25, 2011
NCPA applauds legislation that will boost PBM oversight in Mississippi

A group representing the nation's community pharmacies has applauded legislation introduced in Mississippi that will increase oversight over pharmacy benefit managers.

March 25, 2011
P&G, Teva deal: A complementary alignment

In the universe of business partnerships, a joint venture between Teva Pharmaceutical Industries and Procter & Gamble is like two galaxies coming together.

March 25, 2011
PepsiCo appoints new EVP government affairs

PepsiCo has appointed Maura Abeln Smith as its new EVP government affairs, general counsel and corporate secretary, effective May 5.

March 25, 2011
Private-label implementation to eat up 50% of food share

The share of private-label brands and products will double to 50% by 2025, thanks to a continued emphasis made by retailers.

March 25, 2011
Report: Former pharmacy chain CEO Rick Keltsch dies

The former head of a now defunct pharmacy chain has died, according to published reports.

March 25, 2011
Safeway gets nod from AFP

Safeway this week received an award for demonstrating commitment to various causes through financial support and encouragement.

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