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Watson Pharmaceuticals Receives FDA Approval For Generic PLAN B(R)
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:00:00 -0700
Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: WPI), a leading specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that its subsidiary, Watson Laboratories, Inc., has received approval today from the United States Food and Drug Administration on its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for levonorgestrel tablets, 0.75 mg, for women seventeen years and younger.
BioCis Pharma Reports Positive Phase IIa Clinical Results In Atopic Dermatitis
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0700
BioCis Pharma Ltd., a privately held drug development company with its headquarters in Turku, Finland, announced positive results from its Phase IIa clinical trial of ProtoCure(TM) emulsion cream, the company's novel topical drug for dermatology. This double-blind, placebo-controlled study, conducted in Finland, included 13 patients with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis who applied the ProtoCure emulsion cream to the affected skin areas twice daily for up to four weeks.
ThromboGenics And BioInvent Start Recruitment Of Second 100 Patient Cohort In Phase II DVT Prophylaxis Study With TB-402
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0700
ThromboGenics NV (Euronext Brussels: THR) and co-development partner BioInvent International (OMXS: BINV) announce that they have started recruitment of a second cohort of patients for their Phase II trial of TB-402. This follows completion of recruitment of the first cohort of 100 patients ahead of schedule. TB-402 is a novel, long acting anticoagulant that is being developed for the prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) following orthopaedic surgery.

Pharmacy / Pharmacist News From Medical News Today

A Selection Of Recent Studies And Surveys
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:00:00 -0700

Current Status Of The Development Programs Of New Indications And Formulations For Aricept(R) For Enhancing Patient Value
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:00:00 -0700
Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, President & CEO: Haruo Naito, "Eisai") and Eisai Corporation of North America (Headquarters: Woodcliff Lake, NJ, Chairman and CEO Hajime Shimizu) are currently focusing on three clinical development programs for the company's major product Aricept(R) (donepezil hydrochloride tablets) to further contribute to patients with Alzheimer's disease. As progress in those programs has been made, Eisai announces the status as follows: 1.
Impact Of Medicare Part D On Medical Spending Addressed By NEJM Study
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0700
After enrolling in Medicare Part D, seniors who previously had limited or no drug coverage spent more on prescriptions and less on other medical care services such as hospitalizations and visits to the doctor's office, according to a University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health study.

Food and Drug Administration--Press Releases

FDA Approves Multaq to Treat Heart Rhythm Disorder
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:39:00 -0000
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Multaq tablets (dronedarone) to help maintain normal heart rhythms in patients with a history of atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter (heart rhythm disorders). The drug is approved to be used in patients whose hearts have returned to normal rhythm or who will undergo drug or electric-shock treatment to restore a normal heart beat.
FDA: Boxed Warning on Serious Mental Health Events to be Required for Chantix and Zyban
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:17:00 -0000
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced that it is requiring manufacturers to put a Boxed Warning on the prescribing information for the smoking cessation drugs Chantix (varenicline) and Zyban (bupropion). The warning will highlight the risk of serious mental health events including changes in behavior, depressed mood, hostility, and suicidal thoughts when taking these drugs.
FDA Seeks Public Input on Tobacco Regulation
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:37:00 -0000
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that it is seeking public input on the implementation of its historic new authority overseeing tobacco products in the United States. In a Federal Register notice, the agency invites the public to provide information and share views on a wide range of topics, from product content to advertising and marketing.

Food and Drug Administration--Recalls

Precision Foods Inc. Recalls Madagascar Vanilla Cocoa Because of Possible Health Risk
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:18:00 -0000
Precision Foods Inc., of St. Louis, Missouri, is recalling certain Madagascar Vanilla cocoa as a precaution given that the potential exists that the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Meijer Announces Voluntary Recall of Some Meijer Brand Instant Non-fat Dry Milk Citing Possible Health Risk
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:08:00 -0000
Meijer has initiated a voluntary recall of one type of its Meijer Brand Instant Non-fat Dry Milk because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
CPI Foods, Inc Recalls Non Fat Dry Milk Because of Possible Health Risk
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:17:00 -0000
CPI Foods, Inc of Dallas, TX is recalling approximately 15,000 (net wt. 20g) packets of non fat dry milk because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

 

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Labador Branch of the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists - This site provides news, upcoming events, membership information, and links to useful clinical pharmacy related websites for Newfoundland and Labrador's Hospital Pharmacists.

AbC.R.O. - U.S. based clinical research organization operating in Eastern Europe. Provide clinical trials and biopharmaceutical services.

Alabama Board of Pharmacy - Protect the health and safety of Alabamians by enforcing laws and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy.

Alaska Pharmaceutical Association - Goals are to preserve, promote and lead the profession of pharmacy in Alaska.

American Academy of Pharmaceutical Physicians - AAPP is a non-profit association dedicated to enhancing the proficiency of pharmaceutical physicians, education of pharmaceutical physicians, protecting the welfare of patients and study subjects

American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) - National organization representing the interests of pharmaceutical education and educators.
Meta Description: [ The AACP ]

American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) - A professional, scientific society of more than 9,000 members employed in academia, industry, government and other research institutes worldwide.
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American Association of Pharmacy Technicians - Association dedicated to supporting educating pharmacy technicians throughout the United States.
Meta Description: [ Provides leadership and represents the interests of its members to the public and health care organizations. ]

American College of Clinical Pharmacology - Membership organization offers education for medical professionals. Includes links, a calendar of upcoming meetings, and contact details for officers.
Meta Description: [ The objectives of the College are to advance the science of clinical pharmacology in all its phases and to engage in appropriate educational efforts in the public interest. These goals are to be attained in a manner consistent with the highest ethical and scientific standards. ]

American Pharmaceutical Association (APhA) - The national professional society of pharmacists, was founded in 1852 and is the first established and largest professional association of pharmacists in the United States. The more than 50,000 members of APhA include practicing pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists, pharmacy students, pharmacy technicians, and others interested in advancing the profession.

American Pharmacy Services Corporation (APSC) - APSC is a cooperative owned and operated by independent pharmacy shareholders. The mission of APSC is to promote the professional and economic development of shareholders in the pharmacy marketplace.

American Society Clinical Pharmacology Therapeutics (ASCPT) - The objectives of the Society shall be to promote and advance the science of human pharmacology and therapeutics, and in so doing to maintain the highest standards of research, education, and exchange of scientific information.

American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) - The international professional association that provides leadership, education, advocacy, and resources enabling pharmacists to advance the practice of senior care pharmacy.
Meta Description: [ ASCP is the international professional association providing leadership, education, advocacy, and resources enabling pharmacists to advance the practice of senior care pharmacy. ]

Arkansas Pharmacists Association (APA) - Organized in April 1882 as the Arkansas Association of Pharmacists. The Association was incorporated under the laws of Arkansas on August 5th, 1889. On August 31, 1977, the Association name was changed to the Arkansas Pharmacists Association.

Association of Natural Medicine Pharmacists (ANMP) - A professional nonprofit association serving those interested in the field of natural medicines. Offers certificate programs and online continuing education programs.
Meta Description: [ Association of Natural Medicine Pharmacists: certificate program, continuing education, books, articles, newsletter and more. ]

Aston Pharmacy Association - The pharmaceutical student's society at Aston University, UK. It exists to represent pharmacy students on the staff student committee and to provide students with a variety of social events, services, links to the British Pharmaceutical Students' Association, and to help and advise new first year students in their early weeks at university.
Meta Description: [ APAonline - Online home of Aston Pharmacy Association; Representing Pharmacy Students at Aston University ]

Avicenna Pharmacists' Associates, Ltd. - Offers a membership scheme for pharmacists to join purchasing consortium to enhance their discounts and terms with suppliers.
Meta Description: [ independent pharmacist in the uk, offering enhanced terms and discounts on drug exports and wholesale medicine supplies. ]

Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties (BPS) - BPS certifies pharmacists at the advanced practice specialty level in five specialties: nuclear pharmacy, nutrition support pharmacy, oncology pharmacy, pharmacotherapy, and psychiatric pharmacy.

California Pharmacists Association (CPhA) - The professional society representing all pharmacists in California.

California Society of Health-System Pharmacists (CSHP) - The 3,700-member state professional association that represents pharmacists who practice in hospitals, health maintenance organizations, long-term care facilities, home care agencies, and other components of health care systems.

Canadian Association of Pharmacy Technicians - National voluntary association providing leadership to and supporting the professional development of pharmacy technicians.
Meta Description: [ The home site of the national voluntary pharmacy technician professional association in Canada. Promoting the professionalism of pharmacy technicans throughout Canada. ]

Canadian Association of Pharmacy Technicians - Alberta Chapter - Professional body represents pharmacy technicians and the technical aspects of pharmacy practice.
Meta Description: [ C.A.P.T. - The Canadian Association of Pharmacy Technicians Alberta Chapter ]

Canadian Pharmacists Association - The national organization of pharmacists, committed to providing leadership for the profession of pharmacy.

College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists - The mission of CPNP is to promote excellence in pharmacy practice, education, and research in order to optimize the treatment and health of individuals affected by psychiatric and neurologic disorders. News, meetings, and membership information.

Commission for Certification in Geriatric Pharmacy (CCGP) - The national voluntary certification program for pharmacists involved in geriatric practice.

Drug Information and Research Centre DIRC OPA - A resource centre that provides drug information, consultant and educational services, and collaboration with partners in research initiatives. DIRC is owned and operated by the Ontario Pharmacists� Association

Eastern Surrey Local Pharmaceutical Committee - Contains information about local pharmacies, links to local healthcare, an event diary, and a forum.

Gold Cross Products and Services Australia - The purpose of the Gold Cross company is to develop and promote to Guild members exclusive Guild products and merchandising services to help improve sales and profitability of pharmacy and raise revenue for the Guild.

Great Lakes Pharmacy Resident Conference - Provides information on the annual conference including abstract submission requirements, deadlines, meeting location, facilities, and hotel accommodations.

Guild for Professional Pharmacists - Pharmacists working to improve laws and working conditions of pharmacies.
Meta Description: [ pharmacists working with and for pharmacists, Guild for Professional Pharmacists ]

Illinois Pharmacists Association (IPhA) - Illinois pharmacy news and legislation, bookstore.

International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists - A non-profit organization representing pharmacists who compound custom medications to meet unique patient needs.

Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners - Licensure information and applications for pharmacists, pharmacies, wholesalers, CSA, technicians and interns in the state of Iowa, including rules and regulations.
Meta Description: [ Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners ]

Japan Pharmaceutical Association - Contains the Pharmacist Platform and Code of Ethics for Pharmacists, a brief history and discussion of the medical insurance system.

Maryland Board of Pharmacy - Protecting and educating the consumers of Maryland through regulation of pharmacy practice. Licensure, drug rehabilitation, drug information and assistance.
Meta Description: [ The Maryland Board of Pharmacy is an agency located within the Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. It is responsible for licensing pharmacies, pharmacists, and drug distributors. ]

MedBioWorld's - Offers direct links to pharmacy and pharmacology associations/organizations and databases.
Meta Description: [ Links to Pharmacology ]

Minnesota Society of Health-System Pharmacists - The Minnesota state organization of pharmacists and related personnel associated with organized health care settings.

Mississippi Board of Pharmacy - The mission of the Board is to protect and promote the health of Mississippi citizens by regulating and controlling the practice of pharmacy and the distribution of prescription drugs and devices.

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) - The independent and impartial association, assists member boards in developing, implementing, and enforcing standards for protection of public health.
Meta Description: [ The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP�) is the only professional association that represents the state boards of pharmacy in all 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, New Zealand, nine Canadian Provinces, and four Australian states ]

National Community Pharmacists Association - Includes membership information, calendar, news and legislation, grants, and continuing education.
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North American Pharmacy Accreditation Commission - Our commission inspects and certifies online pharmacies in North America. Canada, United States, Mexico.

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy - The goal of the Board is to protect the public health, safety and welfare in pharmaceutical matters. The Board sets standards for academic and practical experience programs prior to licensure, issues permits to operate pharmacies and annually renews licenses and permits.

404 North Dakota Pharmaceutical Association and State Board of Pharmacy - Shared site for the North Dakota Board of Pharmacy and the North Dakota Pharmaceutical Association.

Ontario Pharmacists' Association - Contains information about the organization, becoming a pharmacist, memberships, applications, support program and contact details.

Oregon State Pharmacy Association - Offers membership to pharmacists, technicians, and students, and provides a newsletter and continuing education.
Meta Description: [ The Oregon State Pharmacy Association is a community of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and others with an interest in advancing the practice of pharmacy through advocacy and education. ]

Pak Pharmacists Association - Offers health chat, discussion forum, free health email and education.
Meta Description: [ Pakistan Pharmacists are a vital part of the health care community all over the world.This site is a place for the Pakistani Pharmacists .The Voice of Young Pakistani Pharmacists along with the older Pharmacists. ]

Pennsylvania Society of Health-System Pharmacists - Provides pharmacists with education programs, information about legislation and drug recalls, and current job listings.
Meta Description: [ The Pennsylvania Society of Health-System Pharmacists (PSHP) provides pharmacists with quality education programs, information about legislation and drug recalls, current job listings and more. ]

Pharmaceutical Industry Association of Puerto Rico - Represents pharmaceutical companies with operations in this U.S. territory.
Meta Description: [ The Pharmaceutical Industry Association of Puerto Rico gathers and represents the major, research-based pharmaceutical companies with operations in Puerto Rico. PIA is the main, most reliable and comprehensive source of information on the pharmaceutical industry in Puerto Rico ]

Pharmaceutical Security Institute - Representing pharmaceutical manufacturers from many nations, in efforts against counterfeit pharmaceuticals.

Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute - Pharmacy benefit management education, research and consulting.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to the Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute, Inc. ]

500 Pharmacy Board of New South Wales Australia - For the registration of pharmacists and pharmacies in New South Wales Australia. Includes bulletins, links to other organizations and details about the pharmacy board.

Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin - Association serving the profession of pharmacy in the state of Wisconsin.
Meta Description: [ Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin-An association serving the profession of pharmacy in the state of Wisconsin ]

Quad City Area Pharmacy Association - An organization for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in the Quad City Area of Iowa and Illinois, including a schedule of meetings, continuing education links, and links to state and national pharmacy associations.

Respiratory Drug Delivery - Provides information relating to pharmaceutical aerosols and the latest information about the RDD conference series. Includes work shops, publications and links.

Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain - Professional organisation and governing body for pharmacies in the UK.

San Diego County Pharmacists Association (SDCPhA) - SDCPhA is a regional chapter of the California Pharmacists Association (CPhA). SDCPhA represents San Diego area pharmacists, pharmacy students and technicians in all practice settings.
Meta Description: [ The San Diego County Pharmacists Association (SDCPhA) is a regional chapter of the California Pharmacists Association (CPhA). SDCPhA represents pharmacists, pharmacy students and technicians in all practice settings. The goal of this web site is to provide current information about SDCPhA & t... ]

Society of Air Force Pharmacists - Established to further the practice of pharmacy within the United States Air Force and assist members in fulfilling continuing education requirements to achieve the highest standards of practice.

Southwest Indiana Pharmaceutical Association - Information for members including newsletters, links, and contact details.

Stevens Johnson Syndrome Foundation - Providing the public and medical communities with information on adverse allergic drug reactions.
Meta Description: [ The Stevens Johnson Syndrome Foundation (Julie Foundation for allergic drug reactions) is a non profit organization that operates solely through donations from people like you. The purpose of the foundation is to provide the public and medical communities with information on adverse allergic drug... ]

Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists (TSHP) - The organization representing institutional and organized health care pharmacy practices in Texas. Membership information, bylaws, events, and publications.

Texas State Board of Pharmacy - State agency responsible for the licensure and discipline of Texas pharmacists and pharmacies. Information about the Board mission, Board policies and guidelines, members, staff, meetings, and policy statements.
Meta Description: [ The Texas State Board of Pharmacy is the agency responsible for the licensure and discipline of Texas pharmacists and pharmacies. ]

The American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) - An international association of clinical pharmacists dedicated to optimizing drug therapy outcomes in patients by promoting excellence and innovation in clinical pharmacy practice, research, and education.
Meta Description: [ American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) - an international association of clinical pharmacists dedicated to optimizing drug therapy outcomes in patients by promoting excellence and innovation in clinical pharmacy practice, research, and education. ACCP information; membership application; sc... ]

The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) - The 30,000-member national professional association that represents pharmacists who practice in hospitals, health maintenance organizations, long-term care facilities, home care agencies, and other components of health care systems.

The American Society of Pharmacognosy - Professional organization of scientists working in the area of bioactive natural products. Includes a schedule of meetings, committee memberships, and a quarterly newsletter.
Meta Description: [ The American Society of Pharmacognosy is a professional organization of scientists working in the area of bioactive natural products ]

US Public Health Service Pharmacist Professional Advisory Committee - Provides advice and consultation to the Surgeon General on matters related to the professional practice of pharmacy. Site provides information for USPHS employees and for pharmacy students interested in careers in public health.
Meta Description: [ This is the official website of the United Stated Public Health Service Pharmacist Professioal Advisory Committee ]

Washington State Pharmacists Association (WSPA) - Supports and advances the practice of pharmacy to ensure that the public receives optimal pharmaceutical care.

Western Michigan Society of Health-System Pharmacists (WMSHP) - WMSHP is a regional society of pharmacists, representing the pharmacy profession in Western Michigan, united for the common good to advance public health, patient care, and the interests of the pharmacy profession.

World Self-Medication Industry - World wide industry federation of the self-medication (nonprescription) industry. Prinicples of responsible self-medication.