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January 8, 2013
Rising cost of cigarettes and increased awareness over health risks driving more smokers to make quit attempt

New results from a national online public opinion poll of Americans 18 and older show that 34% of smokers plan to quit smoking as a New Year’s resolution in 2013, as compared to only 18% who reported that quitting smoking was a New Year’s resolution in 2012.

January 8, 2013
Use of generics would save money, study finds

A new study indicates that the public bears "unnecessary expense" when generic drugs aren't used.

January 7, 2013
Americans consume more snacks than in past, report finds

Snacks used to be primarily something given to children as a reward, but today, they're a major part of Americans' eating habits, according to a new report.

January 4, 2013
Bill would advance telemedicine

New legislation aims to increase access to telemedicine services through government-sponsored health programs.

January 4, 2013
Walgreens, Target, Sears, Supervalu, Costco get high marks for gay, lesbian employee policies

Several retailers got top scores from a gay-rights organization for their efforts to prevent discrimination against and include lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees.

January 3, 2013
CRN celebrates 40 years championing the dietary supplement industry

The Council for Responsible Nutrition on Thursday kicked off a year-long celebration in honor of the association’s 40th anniversary.

January 3, 2013
Ranbaxy preserves exclusivity period for generic hypertension drug

A court has ruled in favor of Indian generic drug maker Ranbaxy Labs in a case concerning a generic blood pressure drug, the legal firm representing the drug maker said.

January 2, 2013
FDA approves J&J drug-resistant tuberculosis treatment

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug from Johnson & Johnson for patients with tuberculosis who do not respond to other treatments, the company announced.

January 2, 2013
Zak Designs expands eco-friendly options

Zak Designs is looking to expand its environmental commitment by launching a new line of dinnerware, serveware and kitchen prep items, all made from recycled melamine.

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 27, 2012
Ohio becomes 25th state to adopt NPLEx

The Consumer Healthcare Products Association last week applauded Ohio Gov. John Kasich for signing into law House Bill 334, an anti-methamphetamine bill authored by Reps. Terry Johnson, R-Portsmouth, and Danny Bubp, R-West Union.

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
The National Hispana Leadership Institute announces 2013 ELP fellows

The National Hispana Leadership Institute has announced its 2013 Executive Leadership Program fellows. Following a nationwide search, 22 Latinas have been selected to participate in this program.

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 17, 2012
Costco sales increase 10% in Q1

Growth in sales and membership income at Costco helped the company produce earnings per share of 95 cents and beat analysts’ estimates by 2 cents.

December 14, 2012
Natural Products Association suspends 2013 MarketPlace show

The Natural Products Association MarketPlace trade show will be suspended, the organization said, citing "new opportunities more strategically aligned with today's market needs."

December 13, 2012
ATA partners with minority caucuses to advance telemedicine legislation at the state level

The American Telemedicine Association, the leading nonprofit membership organization for remote medical services, is working with three minority legislative caucuses to educate lawmakers and introduce model legislation for telehealth in statehouses around the country.

December 13, 2012
NRF reports boost in November sales with start to holiday shopping season

According to the National Retail Federation, eager holiday shoppers helped November retail sales increase 0.8% seasonally adjusted from October and increase 4.4% unadjusted year-over-year.

December 12, 2012
CDC, CHPA remind holiday travelers that medicines should be 'Up and Away and Out of Sight'

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Consumer Healthcare Products Association Educational Foundation, in partnership with the PROTECT Initiative, issued a reminder for Americans this holiday season about the importance of safe medicine storage at home and on-the-go, as part of the Up and Away and Out of Sight educational programs.

December 12, 2012
Haggen president, CEO stepping down

The head of a regional supermarket chain based in the Pacific Northwest is stepping down, according to published reports.

December 12, 2012
Prime Therapeutics' mail-service business receives full URAC accreditation

The mail-order pharmacy business of pharmacy benefit manager Prime Therapeutics has received accreditation from the Washington-based healthcare accrediting organization URAC, Prime said Wednesday.

December 11, 2012
NPD Group: Nails, lips will be hot this holiday

This holiday season nail and lip color are expected to be hot holiday items, and consumers can expect to see an array of colors and textures in both categories this season, according to The NPD Group.

December 7, 2012
Albertsons to feature gluten-free pizzas from Better4U Foods

More than five-dozen Albertsons stores in the West will start selling gluten-free frozen pizzas this month.

December 6, 2012
NPD Group: Fragrances moves up as top item on holiday gift lists

The annual holiday retail study by the NPD Group, a global information company, has revealed that fragrance moved up the ladder as a top gift on consumers’ holiday shopping lists.

December 5, 2012
National Products Association expands social media presence

The Natural Products Association last week announced its presence across two new social media platforms — Pinterest and Google+.

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