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February 19, 2013
IMAHelps seeks volunteer pharmacist for international medical mission

A nonprofit organization based in California is looking for a volunteer pharmacist for a medical mission to Peru.

February 19, 2013
Mylan, Biocon enter deal on generic analog insulins

Mylan and Biocon have a deal to develop and sell generic insulin-analog products for diabetes, Mylan said.

February 15, 2013
FDA approves Teva ADHD drug

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic drug for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder made by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, the Israeli generic drug maker said.

February 14, 2013
Actavis can launch generic painkiller in May 2014 under settlement

Actavis and Mallinckrodt have reached a settlement concerning the former's generic version of an opioid painkiller made by the latter, Actavis said Thursday.

February 14, 2013
Eisai receives orphan drug designation for thyroid cancer drug

The Food and Drug Administration has granted special designation to a drug made by Eisai for treating thyroid cancer.

February 14, 2013
United Therapeutics resubmits application for pulmonary arterial hypertension drug

The Food and Drug Administration has accepted the resubmission of a regulatory approval application from United Therapeutics for a drug to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension, the drug maker said.

February 12, 2013
Galderma drug for common skin condition becomes available

A topical medication made by Galderma Labs for treating melasma of the face is now available in pharmacies, Galderma said.

February 11, 2013
Agenda for upcoming 2013 Retail Clinician Education Congress now available

The agenda for the 2013 Retail Clinician Education Congress, which will be held in May in Las Vegas, is currently available, and those who register now can take advantage of a $99 registration fee.

February 11, 2013
Bartell Drugs introduces PharmaSmart kiosks

Bartell Drugs has introduced PharmaSmart blood pressure testing kiosks at all 58 of its stores, the regional retail pharmacy chain said Monday.

February 8, 2013
FDA approves generic diabetes drug

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic diabetes drug made by Macleods Pharma, according to agency records.

February 8, 2013
FDA approves Warner Chilcott ulcerative colitis drug

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug from Warner Chilcott for treating ulcerative colitis, the drug maker said.

February 8, 2013
FDA gives tentative approval to Dr. Reddy's hypertension drug

The Food and Drug Administration has given tentative approval to a generic drug for treating hypertension, according to agency records.

February 8, 2013
Reports: Amgen plans six biosimilars

Biotech drug maker Amgen plans to launch six biosimilar drugs starting in 2017, according to published reports.

February 6, 2013
FDA approves Elite Pharmaceuticals' opioid painkiller

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a regulatory approval application from Elite Pharmaceuticals for an opioid painkiller, the drug maker said Wednesday.

February 6, 2013
FDA approves Sandoz antibiotic

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic antibiotic made by Sandoz, the drug maker said Wednesday.

February 5, 2013
Rx Timer Cap introduces easy-to-remove version

Rx Timer Cap has introduced a new version of the cap designed for ease of use among elderly patients.

February 5, 2013
WebMD launches allergy app

WebMD Health launched the WebMD Allergy app for the iPhone, a mobile resource that empowers consumers to take control of their allergies.

February 4, 2013
Rexam, Rx Timer Cap partner to promote medication adherence

Prescription vial manufacturer Rexam has a deal with Rx Timer Cap to adapt the cap to its vials, Rexam said.

February 1, 2013
FDA approves new drug for potentially deadly ammonia conditions

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug for treating some disorders that harm the body's ability to remove ammonia from the blood, the agency said Friday.

January 31, 2013
Supplement may reduce gestational diabetes risk in some women, study finds

A nutritional supplement may help ward off gestational diabetes in pregnant women, according to a new study.

January 30, 2013
FDA approves Genzyme drug for rare cholesterol disorder

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug for treating a rare cholesterol disorder, the agency said.

January 30, 2013
FDA panel recommends approval for Boehringer Ingelheim COPD drug

A panel of Food and Drug Administration experts has recommended approval for an experimental drug made by Boehringer Ingelheim for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the drug maker said.

January 28, 2013
FDA accepts application for Genzyme MS drug

The Food and Drug Administration has accepted a regulatory approval application from Genzyme for an experimental treatment for multiple sclerosis, the company said Monday.

January 28, 2013
FDA approves new use of Pfizer vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new use for a pneumococcal vaccine made by Pfizer, the drug maker said.

January 28, 2013
FDA approves three new drugs for Type 2 diabetes

The Food and Drug Administration has approved three new drugs for Type 2 diabetes made by Takeda, the agency said.

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