Mobile technology developer Sensei has launched an iPhone application for people with diabetes. My Diabetes Guide helps diabetics manage their condition by offering instructions on “what to do, what...
Baxter halts production of blood thinner
Feb 13, 2008
Baxter International has temporarily halted production of certain heparin vials amid reports of serious adverse reactions to the widely used, injectable blood thinner. Baxter has not broadened a prior...
McKesson Alternate Site Pharmacy launches new program
Feb 23, 2016
McKesson Alternate Site Pharmacy℠ has debuted the PATH Pro™ Post-Acute Therapeutics Formulary Management Program for long-term care pharmacies.
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...
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...
AmeriPride Services’ Twin Falls, ID, commercial laundry facility is the first to earn TRSA’s Hygienically Clean Healthcare designation.
Smith & Nephew launches negative pressure wound care system
Feb 24, 2009
Smith & Nephew’s Advanced Wound Management division recently announced the U.S. launch of its new Renasys EZ negative pressure wound therapy system. The new product will enable clinicians to exercise...
McKesson’s Mobile Manager helps providers take stock
Jun 06, 2012
McKesson’s Mobile Manager helps providers take stock McKesson’s Mobile Manager alerts providers to drug shortages and offers substitutions and generics that are available. The hand-held ordering...
HealthMEDX unveils pharmacy exchange
Jun 05, 2013
HealthMEDX recently announced that its pharmacy exchange is now available.
FDA user fees legislation signed into law
Jul 11, 2012
President Obama signed the Food and Drug Administration user fees bill into law on Monday. The measure reauthorizes user fees paid by medical device and drug companies and creates new user fee programs...