The cost of brand name drugs commonly prescribed to the elderly rose by an average of 7.4% last year, says the AARP, an increase that greatly exceeded inflation.
FDA approves first generic Effexor extended release capsules for major depressive disorder
Jul 06, 2010
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first generic version of Effexor XR capsules (venlafaxine hydrochloride) to treat major depressive disorder. Venlafaxine hydrochloride extended-release...
Combining two drugs may help ameliorate Alzheimer’s symptoms
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Haymarket Media
Jan 23, 2004
Two drugs that act differently on the brain’s chemistry worked in tandem to help ameliorate Alzheimer’s disease, researchers reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Pfizer mulls possible OTC switch for Lipitor
Aug 16, 2011
Pfizer is reportedly weighing an attempt at an over-the-counter switch for Lipitor – a move that could help the company recoup some of its losses when the $11 billion drug loses nationwide exclusivity...
Pharma company Teva to pay $27 million over charges of kickbacks to promote dangerous antipsychotic
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Tim Mullaney
Mar 12, 2014
Teva Pharmaceuticals and subsidiary IVAX LLC have agreed to a $27.6 million settlement over charges that they paid kickbacks to a psychiatrist for putting nursing home residents on the antipsychotic drug...
Long-term care looks for leaders as healthcare industry adds jobs
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McKnight's Staff
May 07, 2012
A new rise in healthcare jobs is good news for executives in senior care, an expert said Friday.
Gene research looks to slow Alzheimer’s disease
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Haymarket Media
Aug 25, 2005
Researchers are examining the possible benefits of boosting the expression of a particular gene in Alzheimer’s patients.
AmeriPride Services’ Twin Falls, ID, commercial laundry facility is the first to earn TRSA’s Hygienically Clean Healthcare designation.
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Oct 06, 2016
Nursing facility occupancy down slightly in third quarter of 2016 … Provider group: PA’s nursing home overhaul may clash with federal regulations … FDA issues final rule to accelerate...
SNF operator to pay $1 million to settle genetic testing fraud allegations
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Apr 12, 2017
A Louisville, KY-based skilled nursing facility operator has agreed to pay nearly $1 million to clear up claims related to its role in a genetic testing scheme that violated the False Claims Act, the Department...