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January 9, 2013
Drug Store News introduces new digital app

Drug Store News has introduced a new app for print subscribers to DSN magazine: DSN+.

January 9, 2013
WEB FEATURE: FDA guidance aims to encourage abuse-deterrent painkillers

One of the most serious drug abuse problems in the country doesn't involve heroin, methamphetamine or crack, but abuse of legal prescription drugs, particularly opioid painkillers, a problem that the Food and Drug Administration aims to change with draft guidance released Wednesday.

January 8, 2013
Abbott spins off new drug company

Abbott Labs has spun off its specialty drug division into a new company called AbbVie, which the new company's leaders heralded Wednesday by ringing the first opening bell of 2013 at the New York Stock Exchange.

January 8, 2013
Biotech regulatory environment has improved, report finds

Biotech companies saw a decline in project delays due to regulations over the past year, as more than half have said insurance coverage and reimbursement issues have become more difficult, according to a new report.

January 8, 2013
Campaign seeks to raise awareness of inflammatory bowel disease

An organization focused on inflammatory bowel disease has enlisted a star of "NYPD Blue," "Judging Amy" and "Private Practice" to raise awareness of the condition.

January 7, 2013
Biogen Idec hopes treatment will be first advance in hemophilia B treatment in 15 years

Biogen Idec is seeking Food and Drug Administration approval for a hemophilia drug that it called the first of its kind.

January 7, 2013
Ernst & Young report forecasts more difficult M&A environment for pharma companies

While pressure to grow will drive more large drug makers to pursue mergers and acquisitions, diminished resources and competition from biotech and specialty pharmaceutical companies will challenge their ability to do so, according to a new report.

January 7, 2013
Mass. governor proposes new compounding pharmacy legislation

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick has introduced legislation that would give the state government broader power over compounding pharmacies, the governor's office announced.

January 4, 2013
FDA approves new delivery method for MS drug

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new means of administration for a multiple sclerosis drug, the manufacturers said.

January 4, 2013
Giant-Landover donates to local breast cancer group

Ahold banner Giant Food of Landover, Md., donated $37,305 to the Capital Breast Care Center.

January 3, 2013
Experimental ALS drug fails in trial

An experimental drug for Lou Gehrig's disease made by Biogen Idec has failed in a late-stage clinical trial, the drug maker said.

January 2, 2013
FDA approves 39 new drugs in 2012, a 16-year high

In 2012, the Food and Drug Administration approved 39 new drugs, 8 alone in December, marking the largest increase in 16 years.

January 2, 2013
First anti-diarrheal drug for HIV/AIDS patients receives FDA approval

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved Fulyzaq (crofelemer) to relieve symptoms of diarrhea in HIV/AIDS patients taking antiretroviral therapy, a combination of medicines used to treat HIV infection.

December 28, 2012
FDA approves NDA for Teva's topotecan injection

Teva Pharmaceuticals has received approval of their new drug application for topotecan hydrochloride injection, a treatment for small cell lung cancer, according to Food and Drug Administration records.

December 28, 2012
Mylan generic heart drug suit against FDA dismissed

A federal judge in Washington has dismissed a suit against the FDA brought up by Mylan for withholding approval for the company to sell a generic version of Novartis AG’s heart pill, Diovan.

December 28, 2012
New England Compounding Center files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

The filing seeks to establish a fund to compensate individuals and families affected by a nationwide meningitis outbreak.

December 27, 2012
Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy's Phil Hagerman named one of 13 'Michiganders to Watch'

Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy announced that CEO and co-founder Phil Hagerman has been named one of 13 "Michiganders to Watch" by MLive Media Group, a collaborative network of local and statewide Michigan news outlets.

December 27, 2012
Study: Drug shortage linked to greater relapse risk in young Hodgkin lymphoma patients

A national drug shortage has been linked to a higher rate of relapse among children, teenagers and young adults with Hodgkin lymphoma enrolled in a national clinical trial, according to research led by St. Jude Children's Hospital.

December 27, 2012
Walgreens Infusion Services selected as a contracted provider of just-approved long-term treatment for SBS

Walgreens Infusion Services has been selected as a contracted provider of a new injectable medication that helps patients with short bowel syndrome.

December 21, 2012
FDA approves biotech drug for reducing symptoms of severe chickenpox infection

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug for reducing the severity of chickenpox symptoms, the agency said.

December 21, 2012
FDA approves new drug for short bowel syndrome

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a drug to treat a condition that affects people who have had their intestines partially or completely removed, the agency said Friday.

December 20, 2012
Advocacy group says proposed compounding regulations would endanger public health

An advocacy group said proposed Food and Drug Administration rules for compounding pharmacies would put the public's health and safety at risk.

December 20, 2012
Study finds increase in retail co-pays for prescription drugs

Retail co-pays for drugs are on the rise across all drug types, according to a new study by the Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute.

December 19, 2012
Symposium brings together specialty pharmacy stakeholders

The changing healthcare environment and the challenges and opportunities of specialty pharmacy were the biggest themes at Acro Pharmaceutical Services' sixth annual Payer and Managed Care Symposium in Philadelphia last Thursday.

December 18, 2012
FDA approves generic HIV drug

The Food and Drug Administration has approved two generic versions of a drug to treat HIV, according to agency records.

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