Drug Formulary Review articles from August 2006

Drug Formulary Review archives from August 2006

States look at pharmacist 'conscience' laws regarding EC.
August 1, 2006... States look at pharmacist 'conscience' laws regarding EC As the FDA continues to debate whether to approve Barr Laboratories' Plan B emergency contraception for over-the-counter sales, states are actively looking at whether pharmacists...

Pharmacists go beyond the counter to aid inpatients.
August 1, 2006... Pharmacists go beyond the counter to aid inpatients A University of Iowa/Department of Veterans Affairs review of previously published studies found that getting hospital-based pharmacists out from behind the counter to work directly with...

Academic health center ends drug company gifts.
August 1, 2006... Academic health center ends drug company gifts The University of Pennsylvania health system is developing a new policy aimed at ending the drug company practice of gaining access to doctors by giving gifts such as meals and merchandise. As...

New Cigna plan to promote medication compliance.
August 1, 2006... New Cigna plan to promote medication compliance Cigna Pharmacy Management has launched new preventive prescription drug plan options intended to promote medication compliance by providing a higher level of benefits coverage to employees who...

MI hospital uses pharmacy automation technology.
August 1, 2006... MI hospital uses pharmacy automation technology William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI, one of the nation's leading hospitals, has purchased pharmacy robotic technology from ForHealth Technologies, Inc., to improve medication...

Clinical team approach reduces cardiovascular risk.
August 1, 2006... Clinical team approach reduces cardiovascular risk Researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin say a multidisciplinary clinical approach to caring for obese patients with metabolic syndrome could swiftly and significantly lower their...

News Briefs.(Tysabri allowed on limited basis)(Baxter Healthcare compliance for pump devices manufacturing)(Ketek risks detailed on labeling)
August 1, 2006... FDA approves special distribution program for Tysabri marketing FDA approved Biogen-Idec's application to resume marketing Tysabri (natalizumab) subject to a special restricted distribution program. Tysabri is a monoclonal antibody used to...

New FDA Approvals.
August 1, 2006... The FDA recently approved these drugs: • The first generic version of Pfizer's Zoloft (sertraline) was approved in tablets and a liquid concentrate (sertraline HCl). Sertraline tablets are indicated for treating major depressive...

Drug Criteria & Outcomes: Vaccine Update.
August 1, 2006... Drug Criteria & Outcomes Vaccine Update By Lauren B. Sulcer, PharmD Candidate Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy Richard Cramer, PharmD, Drug Information Coordinator, Huntsville (AL) Hospital Vaccine...

CE objectives/questions.
August 1, 2006... CE/objectives/questions This CE program will improve participants' ability to: *Compare the clinical efficacy and safety of one therapeutic agent over another used in the same setting. *Assess clinical trial data and explain how...