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• Study: Zithromax associated with cardiovascular deaths; FDA reviewing
  Fri, 18 May 2012 04:00:00 +0000 – Drug Topics - Top News
  FDA has notified healthcare professionals that it is aware of a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine reporting a small increase in cardiovascular deaths and in the risk of death from any cause in persons treated with a 5-day course of azithromycin (Zithromax) compared to persons treated with amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin, or no drug.
• Variation in schizophrenia treatment
  Thu, 17 May 2012 04:00:00 +0000 – Drug Topics - Top News
  Patients with schizophrenia who switched from haloperidol decanoate or fluphenazine decanoate to risperidone microspheres discontinued their treatment more frequently, according to a new study published in the March issue of the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.
• Warfarin, aspirin similar in treating heart failure
  Thu, 17 May 2012 04:00:00 +0000 – Drug Topics - Top News
  Warfarin fared no better than aspirin at reducing the combined risk of brain hemorrhage, stroke, or death for heart-failure patients in normal rhythm, according to the results of a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
• Vitamin D threshold varies with season, study shows
  Thu, 17 May 2012 04:00:00 +0000 – Drug Topics - Top News
  Researchers from the University of Washington have identified a threshold concentration of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25-(OH)D] that is associated with increased risk for major medical events and they say that season-specific targets may be more appropriate than static targets when evaluating health risk.
• Study on schizophrenia deaths makes surprising find
  Thu, 17 May 2012 04:00:00 +0000 – Drug Topics - Top News
  A unique study designed to gauge the impacts of polypharmacy on schizophrenia mortality produced some surprising results: The use of antidepressants or 2 or more antipsychotics was not associated with increased deaths, but the use of benzodiazepine was.

Drug Store News

• Perrigo launches store-brand Prevacid 24HR
  Fri, 18 May 2012 18:30:56 +0000 – Drug Store News - Latest News
  
  Michael Johnsen

  Perrigo on Friday announced that it has received final approval from the Food and Drug Administration for its abbreviated new drug application for lansoprazole capsules in the 15-mg strength.

• Pasta De Lassar arrives in the U.S.
  Fri, 18 May 2012 18:26:58 +0000 – Drug Store News - Latest News
  
  Allison Cerra

  A diaper rash treatment and skin protectant has arrived in the United States, MarcasUSA said.

• Solantic urgent care changing name to reflect new vision
  Fri, 18 May 2012 17:54:22 +0000 – Drug Store News - Latest News
  
  Antoinette Alexander

  Solantic, an operator of urgent care centers in Florida, is changing its name to CareSpot Express Healthcare to represent a new brand and new vision for the company.

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• NAD: Dreambrands to moderate supplement claims following advertising review
  Fri, 18 May 2012 17:11:39 +0000 – Drug Store News - Latest News
  
  Michael Johnsen

  The National Advertising Division on Friday recommended Dreambrands modify or discontinue a wide range of advertising claims for “Add Lib,” a dietary supplement promoted to women for improved mood, energy and sexual desire.

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• Weis Markets breaks ground on what's to be grocer's first LEED-certified store
  Fri, 18 May 2012 16:59:17 +0000 – Drug Store News - Latest News
  
  Michael Johnsen

  Weis Markets on Thursday announced it has begun the construction of an environmentally innovative 65,000-sq.-ft. superstore in Fogelsville, Pa.

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NACDS

• Retailers, Suppliers to Converge for Business, Educational Opportunities at 2011 NACDS Pharmacy and Technology Conference
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• NACDS Praises U.S. Senator Schumer for Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Help Curb Organized Theft of Medical Products
  Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 –
  
• NACDS and NCPA Express Formal Opposition to the Express Scripts, Inc and Medco Health Solution, Inc Merger in Letter to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission
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• Pharmacy Groups File Brief in U.S. Supreme Court on Right of Pharmacies to Challenge Medicaid Cuts
  Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 –
  
• Over 25 California Health Care Groups Meet with Federal Officials
  Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 –