Archive for December, 2008
« Previous EntriesChains’ ties run deep on pharmacy boards
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008Chains’ ties run deep on pharmacy boards
Source: USA Today
When the Illinois Board of Pharmacy meets, Philip Burgess, national director of pharmacy affairs at Walgreens (WAG), the Illinois-based firm that’s the nation’s largest drugstore chain in sales and profits, chairs the sessions.
Michael Podgurski, vice president of pharmacy services for Rite Aid, (RAD) leads pharmacy board meetings […]
Many Americans unaware asthma inhalers with CFCs will not be sold after 2008.
Tuesday, December 30th, 2008Many Americans unaware asthma inhalers with CFCs will not be sold after 2008.
USA Today (12/16) reports, “Old-style inhalers, which used ozone-destroying chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), will not be sold in the USA after Dec. 31. In their place, doctors must prescribe and pharmacies must hand out new inhalers that use ozone-friendly propellants called hydrofluoroalkanes (HFAs).” USA Today […]
The top 10 medical stories of 2008
Tuesday, December 30th, 2008The top 10 medical stories of 2008
Source: ABC News
This year marked a number of important medical advances and intriguing health news. To help narrow the large list, ABCNews.com reached out to the top medical centers and doctors in a wide range of fields.
Below is ABCNews.com’s list of the Top 10 medical stories of 2008, deemed […]
All Antidepressants are Created Equal
Monday, December 29th, 2008All Antidepressants are Created Equal
Source: Health Guru
Contributor: Jennifer Bunn, RN
The American College of Physicians has released new guidelines relating to the efficacy of antidepressants. Surprisingly, the College found no real difference in how well antidepressants work from one drug to the next. Since the release of Prozac 20 years ago, new antidepressants have flooded […]
Prevalent strain of the flu is resistant to Tamiflu, CDC says.
Monday, December 22nd, 2008Prevalent strain of the flu is resistant to Tamiflu, CDC says.
Source: DIA Daily
The Wall Street Journal (12/20, Loftus) reported that the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) “alerted doctors Friday that a prevalent strain of the flu is resistant to Roche Holding AG’s Tamiflu (oseltamivir phosphate) antiviral drug, and that doctors should add another […]
