Chain Drug Review articles from May 2009

Chain Drug Review archives from May 2009

NACDS aims to move ahead with 'radical consistency'.(News)(National Association of Chain Drug Stores)(Conference news)
May 25, 2009... PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Community pharmacy will prosper in the coming years if it remains focused on its priorities, executives said at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Annual Meeting here last month. "This association is better...

Retooling continues at NACDS.(News)(National Association of Chain Drug Stores)(Fitz Elder)(Phil Schneider)
May 25, 2009... ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Veteran National Association of Chain Drug Stores executives Fitz Elder and Phil Schneider have agreed to retire as part of a groupwide reorganization. Elder, who was instrumental in planning and running the NACDS...

Kerr unveils natural format.(News)(Kerr Drug Stores Inc.)
May 25, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] RALEIGH, N.C. -- Kerr Drug has reinvented the traditional community pharmacy, converting two of its stores into Naturally Kerr locations, which opened late last month. A kind of "store within a store," Naturally...

Walgreens, three GMMs part ways.(general merchandise managers)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Three divisional vice presidents/general merchandise managers and Walgreen Co. have parted ways. Bill Hubbs, who oversaw the seasonal and sundries mix; Arnie Silver, who was responsible for consumables; and Kathy Steirly,...

Mastrian, Alstodt get industry's top honors.(News)(Jim Mastrian)(Harvey Alstodt)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores recently announced the recipients of chain pharmacy's highest honors at its Annual Meeting here. Jim Mastrian, past member of the NACDS board of directors, was bestowed the...

Wal-Mart revamps health, wellness team.(News)(Wal-Mart Stores Inc.)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- The recent departure of vice president and divisional merchandise manager Chuck Fehlig has led Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to reorganize its health and wellness team. Mark Larsen has been named vice president and general...

Ryan says CVS is 'well positioned'.(News)(CVS Caremark Corp.)(Tom Ryan)
May 25, 2009... WOONSOCKET, R.I. -- CVS Caremark Corp. is poised to take advantage of competition in the pharmaceutical marketplace, national health care reform and demographic changes, according to chairman and chief executive officer Tom Ryan. "We think...

NACDS makes Marketplace more relevant than ever.(News)(National Association of Chain Drug Stores)(Conference notes)
May 25, 2009... BOSTON -- A renewed emphasis on providing stimulating, eclectic information for retailers and suppliers will mark this year's NACDS Marketplace Conference, which runs June 28 to July 1 in Boston. "We'll have people from east, west, north...

Wal-Mart tests Rx delivery plan.(News)(Wal-Mart Stores Inc.)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has launched a pilot program in Michigan that lets patients get low-cost generics through the mail. The retailer has begun offering Michigan residents a 90-day supply of 300 generic drugs for $10...

Jessick is added to Rite Aid board.(News)(David Jessick)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... CAMP HILL, Pa. -- Former Rite Aid Corp. executive David Jessick has returned to the company after a four-year absence. Jessick was elected to the company's board of directors last month, filling a vacancy created when George Golleher...

AWP suit settlement appealed.(News)(average wholesale prices)
May 25, 2009... ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has appealed a U.S. District Court's approval of settlements in the First DataBank Inc. and Medi-Span Inc. lawsuit. As a result of the settlements, First DataBank and...

White House enlists support of health care groups.(News)
May 25, 2009... WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration's health care reform program took at least a symbolic step forward when a coalition of industry participants met at the White House and pledged to slow spending voluntarily to help pay for the system's...

P&G puts focus on men at NACDS.(Supplier News)(Procter & Gamble Co.)(National Association of Chain Drug Stores)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Retailers could get in touch with their "inner groomer" at Procter & Gamble Co.'s (P&G's) Male Zone at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Annual Meeting. Male Zone experts gave insights into male consumers,...

Diet strips rolled out.(Supplier News)(Dyna-Tabs Oral Strips)(Dyna-Tabs LLC )(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... NEW YORK -- With 40 % of the population reporting that they have a hard time swallowing pills, Dyna-Tabs LLC has introduced Dyna-Tabs Oral Strips. The dietary supplements come in ultra-thin pocket pack dispensers. Products include...

Kinetik Medical Devices is entering the American market with the world's first fully automatic blood pressure monitor, tested and approved for accuracy by the British hypertension society.(Supplier News)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Kinetik Medical Devices is entering the American market with the world's first fully automatic blood pressure monitor, tested and approved for accuracy by the British Hypertension Society. Instead of the typical...

Nasal dilator combats snoring.(Supplier News)(Incredible Scents )(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... GLEN HEAD, N.Y. -- More than 80 million Americans snore. Now Incredible Scents has developed a unique product that is designed to help ease the problem. Drug-free and homeopathic, Silent Snooz is a one-size-fits-all, V-shape nasal dilator...

CVS Caremark profits limited by acquisition costs.(Business)(Financial report)(Statistical data)
May 25, 2009... WOONSOCKET, R.I. -- Earnings fell slightly in the fiscal 2009 first quarter at CVS Caremark Corp., despite solid revenue growth in its retail and pharmacy services segments. Costs related to the company's acquisition of Longs Drug Stores...

Shoppers Drug Mart turns in a strong first quarter.(Business)(revenue report)(Financial report)
May 25, 2009... TORONTO -- Fiscal 2009 started off on a solid footing for Canada's largest retail pharmacy chain, as Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM) posted strong increases in first quarter sales and earnings that exceeded analysts' expectations amid the challenging...

NACDS Annual has more ups than downs.(My Turn)(National Association of Chain Drug Stores)(Conference news)
May 25, 2009... The NACDS Annual Meeting, held in Palm Beach, Fla., three weeks ago, was everything both its supporters and detractors had predicted for it. And then some. Where to begin? It was, first of all, what it has always been: quite a show. Almost...

Core Rx customers have new mind-set.(prescription drugs )(Survey)
May 25, 2009... Numerous studies indicate that the pummelling inflicted on consumers by the economic crisis has altered their attitudes toward spending in fundamental ways, and that the new mind-set is likely to have a lasting impact on retailers of all kinds....

Drug chains have the right formula for tough times.(Statistical data)
May 25, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- Despite the ongoing economic downturn, the past year has been a good one for chain drug stores. Overall sales increased by more than 7% for the year, while same-store sales inched ahead by slightly...

Consumers change view on spending.
May 25, 2009... NEW YORK--Since the worldwide recession began more than 18 months ago, experts have been trying to predict how long the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression would last. For Thom Blischok, president of consulting and innovation...

Trade class sees healthy growth in April sales.(Financial report)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... NEW YORK -- Drug stores continued to see brisk sales in April as the Easter holiday and warmer weather helped drive shoppers into stores. While sales across all retail trade classes increased 3% from April 2008, drug store sales moved ahead...

P&G, L'Oreal demonstrate knack for intros.(Procter & Gamble Co.)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... NEW YORK -- New products remain the lifeblood of chain drug retailing as recently introduced items revitalize a wide range of categories, drawing shoppers into stores from coast to coast. Industry executives emphasize that new products are...

O-T-C health care.(over the counter )(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... NEW YORK -- The struggling economy has had a negative impact on a number of drug store categories, but the over-the-counter medications segment is not one of them. With a record number of Americans lacking health care coverage, paying for...

Beauty care.(Brief article)(Statistical data)
May 25, 2009... NEW YORK -- The economic crisis is having a clear effect on the beauty category as consumers spend less freely and concentrate on basic needs. Necessities are outperforming luxury segments, and beauty shoppers are seeking real value for...

Consumables.(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... NEW YORK -- A perfect storm of events has made chain drug retailers a force in the consumables category, particularly in beverages, snacks and other staples. As consumers' tightening budgets force them to change their purchasing habits,...

Gm/nonedibles.(general merchandise)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... NEW YORK -- The general merchandise category in drug stores has changed radically in the past few years as chain drug retailers scramble to redesign their stores and merchandising strategies. The two major causes for the upheaval are the...

Top 50 now drug channel items (13 weeks ended march 22).(Statistical table)(Company rankings)
May 25, 2009... Top 50 now drug channel items (13 weeks ended March 22) Rank Item description 1 Olay Professional Pro X antiage treatment lotion, 2.3 oz. 2 Claritin regular antihistamine liqui-gels 24-hour, 24 ct. 3 Crest...

Market analysis.(Sales Survey)(Statistical table)
May 25, 2009... MARKET ANALYSIS TOTAL MASS MARKET SALES * CATEGORY % CHANGE $ SALES VS. YEAR AGO O-T-C HEALTH CARE...

Top 50 H&BA brands.(Sales Survey)(health and beauty aids)(Statistical table)
May 25, 2009... Top 50 H&BA BRANDS RANK BRANDS HEALTH AND BEAUTY AIDS 1 Always sanitary napkins/liners 2 Advil internal analgesic tablets 3 Prilosec OTC antacid tablets 4 Tylenol internal analgesic tablets 5 ...

Top 50 general merchandise brands.(Sales Survey)(Statistical table)
May 25, 2009... TOP 50 GENERAL MERCHANDISE BRANDS RANK BRANDS GENERAL MERCHANDISE 1 Duracell Coppertop alkaline batteries 2 Energizer Max alkaline batteries 3 Sterilite household/kitchen storage 4 GE light bulbs 5 ...

O-T-C health care.(Sales Survey: Power Categories)(over the counter)(Statistical table)
May 25, 2009... O-T-C HEALTH CARE TOTAL MASS MARKET SALES * % CHANGE VS. YEAR...

Beauty care.(Sales Survey: Power Categories)(Statistical table)
May 25, 2009... BEAUTY CARE TOTAL MASS MARKET SALES * % CHANGE VS. YEAR CATEGORY $ SALES...

Consumables.(Sales Survey: Power Categories)(Statistical table)
May 25, 2009... CONSUMABLES TOTAL MASS MARKET SALES * % CHANGE VS. YEAR CATEGORY...

General merchandise/nonedibles.(Sales Survey: Power Categories)(Statistical table)
May 25, 2009... GENERAL MERCHANDISE/NONEDIBLES TOTAL MASS MARKET SALES * % CHANGE VS. YEAR...

Neuera is established.(RX RETAIL PHARMACY)(Accera Inc. formed Neuera Pharmaceuticals Inc.)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... Accera Inc., a biotechnology company with headquarters in Broomfield, Colo., has formed Neuera Pharmaceuticals Inc., a drug development firm. Neuera will focus on developing small-molecule drugs for acute and chronic neurological conditions....

GSK sells Wellbutrin rights.(RX RETAIL PHARMACY)(GlaxoSmithKline PLC)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... GlaxoSmithKline PLC is selling the rights for Wellbutrin XL in the United States to Biovail Corp. for $510 million. The antidepression medication was developed by Canada-based Biovail but has been distributed in the U.S. by GSK since 2003. GSK...

Report slams physicians' links with drug makers.(News)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... A report by the Institute of Medicine concludes that both voluntary and regulatory measures are needed to reduce conflicts of interest in medical research, education and practice. It asserts that Congress should require pharmaceutical,...

Biotech review.(News)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... The deep and systemic nature of the current financial crisis is making the biotechnology business model unsustainable and accelerating the need for more durable approaches to funding innovations, finds a global biotechnology report by Ernst&...

Seniors' compliance.(News)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... Such issues as medication compliance and the need to control costs will take on greater importance as the baby boomer generation enrolls in Medicare, notes Eisai Inc. In its recently published senior health digest, Eisai says that almost half...

MiddleBrook site.(News)(MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals Inc.)(www.moxatag.com)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals Inc. has launched www.moxatag.com. The web site provides information about the company's recently introduced extended-release amoxicillin tablets, which are indicated to treat bacterial pharyngitis and tonsillitis,...

Takeda taps Nabulsi to be president of R&D division.(Newsmakers)(Takeda Global Research)(Azmi Nabulsi)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... Azmi Nabulsi has been appointed president of Takeda Global Research and Development Center Inc. He reports to Nancy Joseph-Ridge, general manager of the pharmaceutical development division of Takeda Pharmaceuticals Inc. In his new role, Nabulsi...

Andrew Cuneo.(Newsmakers)(appointment)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... Andrew Cuneo has joined Mylan Inc. as vice president of global business development. He had been an investment banker at Merrill Lynch & Co.

Brian Meadows.(Newsmakers)(appointment)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... Brian Meadows has become corporate vice president of the supply chain at Hospira Inc. The Illinois-based company is considered to be a world leader in specialty generic injectable pharmaceuticals.

Susan Mahony.(Newsmakers)(appointment)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... Susan Mahony has been selected senior vice president of human resources at Eli Lilly and Co. She had been general manager of the pharmaceutical manufacturer's Canadian affiliate.

Ron Janish.(Newsmakers)(appointment at Perrigo Co.)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... Ron Janish has been named senior vice president of international market development for the consumer health care business of Perrigo Co. In the position, Janish will be responsible for identifying markets that the company sees as the most...

William Monast.(Newsmakers)(appointment)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... William Monast has been appointed executive vice president of operations at PharMerica Corp. The company provides institutional pharmacy management services.

Jed Weissberg.(Newsmakers)(appointment at Kaiser Permanente)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... Jed Weissberg has been selected senior vice president of quality and care delivery excellence at Kaiser Permanente. He will partner with various health care organizations to oversee Kaiser's national quality agenda.

E-scripts making inroads.(Focus)
May 25, 2009... ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- More than 100,000 of the nation's physicians have put away their prescription pads in favor of routing medications electronically, according to Surescripts. By the end of 2008 more than three-fourths of community pharmacies...

Infertility group teams with Cutis.(RX RETAIL PHARMACY)(RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association)(CutisPharma Inc.)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... WOBURN, Mass. -- CutisPharma Inc. and RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association have formed a partnership under which CutisPharma's progesterone suppository compounding kits will be introduced through a web site link to constituents of...

Genentech to remove Raptiva from market.(RX RETAIL PHARMACY)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Raptiva, the psoriasis drug from Genentech Inc. that has been linked to a rare but serious neurologic disease, is expected to be unavailable in the United States after June 8. The biotechnology company has...

Unit-dose packaging helps improve adherence.(RX/News)
May 25, 2009... RICHMOND -- The current health care environment is clearly one of rising costs and mounting economic pressures. Diabetes, cholesterol levels and blood pressure are on the rise and continue to place pressure on a beleaguered health care system,...

New tools facilitate drug regimes.(RX/News)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... RICHMOND -- MeadWestvaco Corp. (MWV) has introduced Dosepak Express and Shellpak 170 adherence-promoting packaging solutions for the health care industry. Shellpak 170 is an extension of MWV's Shellpak platform, which features a thin,...

Chains agree to make Rx translations easier.(RX/News)
May 25, 2009... NEW YORK -- Duane Reade Inc., Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Target Corp., Costco Wholesale Corp. and A&P have agreed to provide New York City customers with prescription drug instructions in their primary language. The agreements stem from an...

Express scripts buys PBM.(RX/News)(pharmacy benefits management )(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... ST. LOUIS -- Express Scripts Inc. is acquiring the pharmacy benefits management units of WellPoint Inc. in a deal that would push it ahead of CVS Caremark Corp. as the nation's second-largest PBM. Medco Health Solutions Inc. would retain the...

GSK makes two moves.(RX RETAIL PHARMACY: Branded Drugs)(GlaxoSmithKline PLC )(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... GlaxoSmithKline PLC is acquiring Stiefel Laboratories Inc. for $3.6 billion. GSK is also forming a stand-alone company with Pfizer Inc. that will concentrate on HIV treatments.

Slower growth predicted.(RX RETAIL PHARMACY: Branded Drugs)(IMS Health Inc.)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... IMS Health Inc. says the deteriorating global economy will limit growth in the worldwide pharmaceutical market this year to $750 billion, down from the $820 billion that it forecast last fall.

Exforge HCT puts three medicines in a single pill.(RXs)(hydrochlorothiazide)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. has received Food and Drug Administration approval for Exforge HCT. The prescription product is billed as the only high blood pressure treatment currently available in the United States to combine three...

Duramed debut.(RXs)(Duramed Pharmaceuticals Inc.)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... Duramed Pharmaceuticals has initiated a marketing campaign for LoSeasonique, an extended-cycle oral contraceptive. It is the first Duramed product launch in the United States since the company's 2008 acquisition by Teva Pharmaceutical...

Two Rx launches.(RXs)(prescription drugs)(Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals has launched two prescription brands. Centany, previously marketed by Johnson & Johnson's Ortho Dermatologics division, is indicated for the topical treatment of impetigo. Uramaxin Foam will compete in the skin...

Savella available.(RXs)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... Forest Laboratories Inc. and Cypress Bioscience Inc. have announced the availability of Savella. The product was approved in January for the management of fibromyalgia, a chronic pain condition. Savella is a selective serotonin and...

New Keppra dose.(RXs)(Keppra XR)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... UCB has unveiled a 750-mg once-daily dosage of Keppra XR. The company notes that the new version of the tablet offers a simplified treatment option for partial-onset seizures in patients age 16 and older who have epilepsy, and points to...

Tums line gets dual-action formula for heartburn.(O-T-Cs)(Tums Dual Action)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare has debuted Tums Dual Action. The heartburn-relief product (in berry or mint flavor) is designed to begin working quickly upon consumption and to provide relief "all day or all night." The antacid contains...

PL products gain.(O-T-Cs)(private label products)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... Private label over-the-counter drugs posted solid sales gains in 2008, according to research by Kline & Co. The consulting firm reports that sales grew by 2.4% in all channels, from $17.8 million in 2007 to $18.3 million in 2008. The store...

Travelan rollout.(O-T-Cs)(Alaven Consumer Healthcare)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... Alaven Consumer Healthcare has introduced Travelan, a nonprescription product that reduces the risk of E. coil bacteria attacks--the leading cause of travelers' diarrhea, or Montezuma's revenge. Suggested use is one caplet before each meal one...

Ad award winners.(O-T-Cs)(OTC Perspectives)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... OTC Perspectives, a new unit of the consulting company DTC Perspectives Inc., has announced finalists for its 2009 OTC National Advertising Awards, to be presented on June 4 and June 5 in Boston. Among the rivals for top honors are Johnson &...

Outdoor enjoyment.(O-T-Cs)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... McNeil Consumer Healthcare, which makes antihistamine Benadryl, and the National Park Foundation (NPF) are encouraging people--including those with allergies--to spend more time outdoors. The company, a division of McNeil@PC, has donated...

BluMjk introduced.(O-T-Cs)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... R&S Research LLC is distributing bluMjk, an over-the-counter topical painkiller. The product is said to use nerve-penetrating technology to relieve most moderate to severe pain.

Business models in Flux.(Focus)
May 25, 2009... NEW YORK -- Outcomes-based contracts could be emerging as a new trend in the pharmaceutical industry. The marketers of Actonel, an osteoporosis drug, are sponsoring a unique pilot program that reimburses health insurers for the cost of...

Where have all the suppliers gone?(RX RETAIL PHARMACY: Branded Drugs)
May 25, 2009... Joan Baez, the folk singer beloved in the late 60s, 70s and 80s, made popular a song about flowers. Change one word in the opening line, and it becomes a metaphor for a decades-long trend in the pharmaceutical industry: "Where have all the...

Synomics joins GPhA.(RX RETAIL PHARMACY: Generic Drugs)(Generic Pharmaceutical Association)(Synomics Pharmaceutical Services LLC)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... Synomics Pharmaceutical Services LLC (Synomics Pharma) has joined the Generic Pharmaceutical Association. The company is a leading global contract research organization.

Mylan files Xeloda ANDA.(RX RETAIL PHARMACY: Generic Drugs)(Abbreviated New Drug Application )(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... Mylan Inc. says it is the first company to have filed a substantially complete ANDA for Xeloda. The Pittsburgh-based firm expects to qualify for 180 days of marketing exclusivity of its generic product.

Biogenerics need 'different rules'.(Focus)
May 25, 2009... NEW YORK -- The basic differences between the pharmaceutical industry in 1984 and the biotechnology sector today make it difficult to apply the Hatch-Waxman Act as a model for legislation governing follow-on biologics (FOBs), or biogenerics....

Vision Pharma steps up development.(RX RETAIL PHARMACY: Generic Drugs)(Midland Pharmaceuticals LLC)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... WALL, N.J. -- Vision Pharma LLC says it has signed an exclusive formulation and research and development agreement with Paul Sudhakar, a former president of Midland Pharmaceuticals LLC and Martec Pharmaceutical LLC. "Paul will be...

Oxycodone relaunched by Actavis.(RX RETAIL PHARMACY: Generic Drugs)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... LITTLE FALLS, N.J. -- Actavis Group has reintroduced oxycodone in the United States after an inspection of the company's facility here allowed it to resume the manufacture and distribution of the product. Late last year Actavis reached...

Blue Cross sees generics use climb.(RX RETAIL PHARMACY: Generic Drugs)(Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association)
May 25, 2009... WASHINGTON -- Generic drug use among Blue Cross and Blue Shield plan members increased 8 percentage points from 2007 to last year, according to the national Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA). The association found that generic...

Study: generics gain over brands.(RX RETAIL PHARMACY: Generic Drugs)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... BRIDGEWATER, N.J. -- By the end of this year, two out of every three prescriptions filled will be generic, predicts Wolters Kluwer Health. Its Pharma Insight analysis shows that generic medications continue to make significant gains over...

Innovative program set.(RX RETAIL PHARMACY: Continuing Education)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... The University of Southern Maine plans to launch a nondegree, two-year pre-pharmacy program this fall.The unique educational initiative will rely on current courses and faculty members.

Samford honors Propst.(RX RETAIL PHARMACY: Continuing Education)(Samford University)(William Self Propst Hall)(William Propst)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... Samford University has named its new science building William Self Propst Hall. William Propst is credited with creating the leased pharmacy operations concept in Kmart Corp. stores.

CE catalog highlights.(RX RETAIL PHARMACY: Continuing Education)(continuing education)(www.rxschool.com/catalog)(RxSchool)
May 25, 2009... Listed below are some of the continuing education activities available on the RxSchool web site. For more information, use the link for each course listed or visit www.rxschool.com/catalog. The Role of the Pharmacy Team in the Management of...

Controlling hypertension.(Focus)
May 25, 2009... The importance of blood pressure is evident, since it is measured at every visit to a physician's office. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a common chronic condition affecting one out of every three American adults. Hypertension can...

Safety concerns in Canada.(RX RETAIL PHARMACY: Government)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... The Canadian Center for Policy Alternatives claims that Health Canada's approach to drug regulation overemphasizes the need to speed up drug approvals and fails to devote sufficient attention to safety.

FDA outlines budget plan.(RX RETAIL PHARMACY: Government)(Food and Drug Administration)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... The Food and Drug Administration is requesting a budget of $3.2 billion for fiscal 2010 (October 1,2009, through September 30, 2010), a 19% increase over the agency's current fiscal year budget.