add directory ♦ physician opportunity
Today's News:
Pharma Industry / Biotech Industry News From Medical News Today
Lawsuits Help Ensure Drug Safety, NEJM Editors Say
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -0700
FDA by itself cannot guarantee drug safety and state-level lawsuits are "a vital deterrent" to help protect consumers against drugmakers that do not disclose all risks associated with a treatment, editors of the New England Journal of Medicine wrote in a friend-of-the-court brief on Thursday, the
ProPublica Examines U.S. Investigation Into Pharmaceutical Company Ranbaxy Over Antiretrovirals Used In PEPFAR, Other Drugs
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:00:00 -0700
ProPublica on Thursday examined a U.S. investigation into whether Indian pharmaceutical company Ranbaxy engaged in a "pattern of systemic fraudulent conduct" by concealing its drug manufacturing process violated FDA standards, including HIV/AIDS medications used in the
Logical Therapeutics Inc. Announces Results Of Phase 1b Clinical Study Of Its Naproxen Prodrug
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:00:00 -0700
Logical Therapeutics, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on the development of medicines that treat diseases associated with poorly controlled inflammation, announced the successful completion of its Phase 1b randomized controlled multi-dose safety and pharmacokinetics study of LT-NS001, the Company's proprietary naproxen prodrug.
Pharmacy / Pharmacist News From Medical News Today
WellNet Launches Online Social Networking Program For Health Care Coordination
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:00:00 -0700
WellNet Healthcare this month will launch a test version of Point to Point Healthcare, a social network linking users' physicians, pharmacists and insurance benefit managers, the Washington Post reports.
The Alliance For Patient Medication Safety Submits Landmark Filing To Be A Patient Safety Organization, USA
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:00:00 -0700
The Alliance for Patient Medication Safety will file a certification to be a Patient Safety Organization (PSO) with the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) . The Alliance for Medication Safety will serve as the premier national patient-centric medication safety evaluation system in the country.
Calpol 6+ Suspension Sugar Free In Bottles - P To GSL - Anomalous, Unnecessary And Unsafe, Says National Pharmacy Association, UK
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 01:00:00 -0700
The NPA believes that the reclassification of the bottle presentation of Calpol Six Plus from P to GSL could compromise patient safety, is anomalous in relation to other paracetamol products and is unnecessary as the product can be obtained in alternative packaging that carries less risk. Changes to the Prescription Only Medicines Order in 1998 were made to reduce the pack sizes of paracetamol available for sale to the public to prevent both accidental and intentional poisoning.
Food and Drug Administration Press Releases
FDA Warns Consumers Not to Eat Certain Mussel Products from Bantry Bay Seafood (August 15)
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:30:00 -0000
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers against eating certain frozen cooked mussel products made by Bantry Bay Seafoods, imported from Ireland, because they may be contaminated with azaspiracid toxins, a group of naturally occurring marine toxins known to cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps.
FDA Approves First Drug for Treatment of Chorea in Huntington's Disease
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:23:00 -0000
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Xenazine (tetrabenazine) for the treatment of chorea in people with Huntington's disease. Chorea is the jerky, involuntary movement that occurs in people with this disease.
FDA Warns Consumers About Potential Problems at Two Baltimore Pharmacies
Fri, 08 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers who filled prescriptions at The Medicine Shoppe pharmacies located at 8035A Liberty Road and 5900 Reisterstown Road in Baltimore that they may have received drugs that were either expired or suspected counterfeit. The FDA is particularly concerned because a number of the drugs are for serious diseases and could have an adverse effect on treatment.
Food and Drug Administration--Recalls
Manufacturer for Publix Brand Vanilla Wafers Issues a Recall for Undeclared Soy (August 15)
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:18:00 -0000
The manufacturer of Publix Vanilla Wafers is recalling a limited number of 12oz boxes of Vanilla Wafers with a code date of 030409A as they may contain undeclared soy. Persons who have an allergy to soy run the risk of a serious or possible life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the affected product. The UPC number may be found on the side label below the Nutrition Facts panel: Publix Vanilla Wafers, UPC: 41415-00609
FDA Warns Consumers Not to Eat Certain Mussel Products from Bantry Bay Seafood (August 15)
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:30:00 -0000
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers against eating certain frozen cooked mussel products made by Bantry Bay Seafoods, imported from Ireland, because they may be contaminated with azaspiracid toxins, a group of naturally occurring marine toxins known to cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps.
Peppers Unlimited, Inc. Recalls La Torre Jalapeno Nacho Slices (August 14)
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:35:00 -0000
Peppers Unlimited, Inc. of Fontana California is voluntarily recalling 580 cases of La Torre Jalapeno Nacho Slices because of possible product contamination caused by a chemical reaction between the product and the can potentially resulting in a swollen and/or ruptured container and significant off flavor.
Subscribe to Prescription_Services RSS feed 
Lawsuits Help Ensure Drug Safety, NEJM Editors Say
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -0700
FDA by itself cannot guarantee drug safety and state-level lawsuits are "a vital deterrent" to help protect consumers against drugmakers that do not disclose all risks associated with a treatment, editors of the New England Journal of Medicine wrote in a friend-of-the-court brief on Thursday, the
ProPublica Examines U.S. Investigation Into Pharmaceutical Company Ranbaxy Over Antiretrovirals Used In PEPFAR, Other Drugs
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:00:00 -0700
ProPublica on Thursday examined a U.S. investigation into whether Indian pharmaceutical company Ranbaxy engaged in a "pattern of systemic fraudulent conduct" by concealing its drug manufacturing process violated FDA standards, including HIV/AIDS medications used in the
Logical Therapeutics Inc. Announces Results Of Phase 1b Clinical Study Of Its Naproxen Prodrug
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:00:00 -0700
Logical Therapeutics, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on the development of medicines that treat diseases associated with poorly controlled inflammation, announced the successful completion of its Phase 1b randomized controlled multi-dose safety and pharmacokinetics study of LT-NS001, the Company's proprietary naproxen prodrug.
Pharmacy / Pharmacist News From Medical News Today
WellNet Launches Online Social Networking Program For Health Care Coordination
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:00:00 -0700
WellNet Healthcare this month will launch a test version of Point to Point Healthcare, a social network linking users' physicians, pharmacists and insurance benefit managers, the Washington Post reports.
The Alliance For Patient Medication Safety Submits Landmark Filing To Be A Patient Safety Organization, USA
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:00:00 -0700
The Alliance for Patient Medication Safety will file a certification to be a Patient Safety Organization (PSO) with the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) . The Alliance for Medication Safety will serve as the premier national patient-centric medication safety evaluation system in the country.
Calpol 6+ Suspension Sugar Free In Bottles - P To GSL - Anomalous, Unnecessary And Unsafe, Says National Pharmacy Association, UK
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 01:00:00 -0700
The NPA believes that the reclassification of the bottle presentation of Calpol Six Plus from P to GSL could compromise patient safety, is anomalous in relation to other paracetamol products and is unnecessary as the product can be obtained in alternative packaging that carries less risk. Changes to the Prescription Only Medicines Order in 1998 were made to reduce the pack sizes of paracetamol available for sale to the public to prevent both accidental and intentional poisoning.
Food and Drug Administration Press Releases
FDA Warns Consumers Not to Eat Certain Mussel Products from Bantry Bay Seafood (August 15)
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:30:00 -0000
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers against eating certain frozen cooked mussel products made by Bantry Bay Seafoods, imported from Ireland, because they may be contaminated with azaspiracid toxins, a group of naturally occurring marine toxins known to cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps.
FDA Approves First Drug for Treatment of Chorea in Huntington's Disease
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:23:00 -0000
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Xenazine (tetrabenazine) for the treatment of chorea in people with Huntington's disease. Chorea is the jerky, involuntary movement that occurs in people with this disease.
FDA Warns Consumers About Potential Problems at Two Baltimore Pharmacies
Fri, 08 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers who filled prescriptions at The Medicine Shoppe pharmacies located at 8035A Liberty Road and 5900 Reisterstown Road in Baltimore that they may have received drugs that were either expired or suspected counterfeit. The FDA is particularly concerned because a number of the drugs are for serious diseases and could have an adverse effect on treatment.
Food and Drug Administration--Recalls
Manufacturer for Publix Brand Vanilla Wafers Issues a Recall for Undeclared Soy (August 15)
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:18:00 -0000
The manufacturer of Publix Vanilla Wafers is recalling a limited number of 12oz boxes of Vanilla Wafers with a code date of 030409A as they may contain undeclared soy. Persons who have an allergy to soy run the risk of a serious or possible life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the affected product. The UPC number may be found on the side label below the Nutrition Facts panel: Publix Vanilla Wafers, UPC: 41415-00609
FDA Warns Consumers Not to Eat Certain Mussel Products from Bantry Bay Seafood (August 15)
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:30:00 -0000
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers against eating certain frozen cooked mussel products made by Bantry Bay Seafoods, imported from Ireland, because they may be contaminated with azaspiracid toxins, a group of naturally occurring marine toxins known to cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps.
Peppers Unlimited, Inc. Recalls La Torre Jalapeno Nacho Slices (August 14)
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:35:00 -0000
Peppers Unlimited, Inc. of Fontana California is voluntarily recalling 580 cases of La Torre Jalapeno Nacho Slices because of possible product contamination caused by a chemical reaction between the product and the can potentially resulting in a swollen and/or ruptured container and significant off flavor.
Sites:
Advantage Care Plus: Offers information about the different plans and FAQs.AmeriPlan USA: Features a discount supplemental health benefit program for members and physician providers.
Anthem Prescription Management, Inc.: Pharmacy benefits management company that administers pharmacy programs in cooperation with leading health care plans.
Arxcel: Arxcel - Pharmacy benefit consultants providing counsel in pharmacy benefits operations and management, strategic planning, plan design, sales, marketing, cost control, clinical programs, data analysis, proposal preparation and evaluation.
Associated Pharmacists Inc.: Associated Pharmacists Inc.
Caremark Prescription Services: Provide clinical care and pharmaceutical health care services. As a leading provider of prescription drug management programs, Caremark integrates mail service, retail networks and the delivery of advanced biotech pharmaceutical services for a variety of managed care organizations, health plans a...
ComCare: The discount prescription program for individuals who want to save 10 to 50 percent on their prescription medications through a national network of over 44,000 pharmacies.
Doctor Solve Healthcare Solution: Canadian pharmacies online offers discount Canada drugs and prescriptions.
Eckerd Health Services (EHS): Pharmacy-based prescription benefit manager (PBM).
Envision Pharmaceutical Services: Pharmacy benefits manager offers a prescription drug program for employers, unions and government agencies.
eRx Network: Welcome to eRx Network, "Innovative solutions for pharmacy." eRx network is a leading electronic service provider to the U.S. retail pharmacy industry. Our e-commerce products and network infrastructure are uniquely tuned to the needs of retail pharmacy - our only customers.
First Script: Pharmacy benefit program for workers' compensation specifically designed for self-insured employers and insurance carriers.
Independent Medication Consultants, Inc.: ira discount cost magic mic expense report business to spy
Indicare: Free patient assistance program for uninsured or indigent patients helping them to obtain free pharmaceuticals products from manufacturer sponsored programs.
Innoviant: Prescription benefits administrator provides electronic claims processing services and offers a nationwide pharmacy network.
Kroger Prescription Plans: Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Kroger operates supermarkets under the banners Kroger, Fred Meyer, Ralphs, Smith's, King Soopers, Dillon, Fry's, City Market, Food 4 Less and Quality Food Centers.
Medco Health: medcohealth.com: Prescription management and health information
Medication Foundation: A free information clearinghouse listing low cost/no cost prescription drug programs for people in need.
MemberHealth: Offering 20-70 percent savings at local drugstores.
Pharmacy Services Group: Pharmacy Services Group Pharmacy Benefits Manager provides managed pharmacy services for institutional cleints.
Prescription Benefits, Inc.: Nationwide provider of self-funded copay programs for groups and discount prescription drugs with our Discount Pharmacy Card. Save up to 90% off retail with our discount drug card! For groups, individuals or families., Prescription Benefits, Inc. is a nationwide provider of drug card programs for...
ProCare Health Plans: The ProCare Benefit Card - substantial savings on medical benefits, prescription drugs, hearing, counseling, vitamins, vision, dental, chiropractic, cosmetic surgery and legal services without health insurance!
Qdrug Pharmacy Plan: Prescription drug savings and information on how to save on all medications.from diet and sleep aids to prescription drug viagra and vioxx
RX Saver: Welcome to Rx-Saver - Partnering with insurance agents, mass marketers and non-profit organizations to provide prescription drug discount services to uninsured Americans.
RxDrugCard.com: RXDrugcard.Com provides discount prescriptions at local pharmacies and prescription drug coverage plans. Oxycontin is among the prescription drugs available through our prescription plans.
RxHope: Provides information on patient assistance programs from pharmaceutical companies for low income, indigent, and uninsured people in need of prescription drugs.
Sav-Rx Prescription Services: National provider of Managed Care Prescription Services.
SaveWell: Discounts on prescription drugs, vision care, and other healthcare items, at participating retail pharmacies or by mail order.
Select Benefits: Offers information about the company, the plans and contact details.
SeniorScrips: Non-profit prescription drug co-op for Seniors. Partially pays high cost of prescription drugs. Substantial savings for members on generic and single-source brand name drugs. No health questions.
The Medication Program: The Medication Program.com - Free Medicine Program offers Patient Assistance Services, Prescription Programs :: Welcome To The Medication Program.com
The Medicine Program: The Medicine Program . com offers free patient assistance program designed to lower you prescription costs at participating pharmacies. Just print your FREE prescription card and Save.
UnitedMedHelp: UnitedMedHelp features free prescription medication and drug programs. Free prescription medication when you need help.
WHS Prescription Kmart PPO Card: Become a plan member of the WHS PPO card and save money at more than 1,500 Kmart pharmacies nationwide. Benefit for those who currently pay full retail for their prescriptions.
Workerscomp Rx: Online pharmacy offering prescriptions to the injured worker at no out-of-pocket cost to the workers compensation claimant.
This directory is based on the Open Directory and may have been modified