Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Notice of Violation: Natrecor (nesiritide) for injection

This is such a waste of taxpayer's money. The FDA is worried about a Mouse Pad and a pen. Both of which will be given to medical professionals who will understand the meaning behind the photo. Talk about micro-management.

 
 

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Saturday, November 3, 2007

CMS Final Rules Published: Mixed Results for Pharmacists

Another example of what is wrong with today's health care system. Reimbursements are going down, yet the "Red Tape" is going up.

 
 

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There's good news and bad news for pharmacists in the final rule published this week by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in its "Final Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and CY 2008 Payment Rates."

 
 

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Friday, September 28, 2007

Law Gives FDA New Enforcement Powers

Here we go. This can only mean more expensive drug prices. People complain about the price of their prescriptions, yet the drug companies are mired in the paperwork and FDA requirements now, much less being charged more for the privilege of jumping through all these hoops.

 
 

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via ASHP HEALTH-SYSTEM PHARMACY NEWS by Kate Traynor on 9/28/07

President Bush yesterday signed a law that extends FDA's authority to collect so-called user fees from drug manufacturers to support the review of drug applications and enhance the agency's ability to monitor drug safety.

 
 

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Thursday, September 27, 2007

Wal-Mart expands $4 prescription drug program - Reuters

Who says that Wal-Mart has no heart?

 
 

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via Google News on 9/27/07



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Wal-Mart expands $4 prescription drug program
Reuters - 35 minutes ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc on Thursday said it added more medicine to its $4 prescription program, including certain new generic drugs, as part of its push to expand its health and wellness services.
Wal-Mart Adds Drugs to $4 Program New York Times
2nd UPDATE: Wal-Mart Expands Offerings Of $4 Generic Drugs CNNMoney.com
Financial Times - WSBtv.com - The Associated Press - Forbes
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New Report Finds 89.6 Million Americans Were Uninsured During 2006-2007

I don't know who is to blame, companies that don't offer healthcare benefits, or, are these people just not employed? And why aren't they on the welfare roles?

 
 

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Approximately 89.6 million Americans-more than one out of three people (34.7 percent) under 65 years of age-were uninsured at some point of time during 2006-2007, according to a report released by the health consumer organization Families USA. [click link for full article]

 
 

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Imams Declare That Nicotine Patches Do Not Break The Fast

Just another reason to smoke. The Imams want you smoke-free. So light one up in support of your country!

 
 

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Religious leaders have declared that nicotine patches are permissible during the fasting period and have encourage Muslims to use them to stay smokefree. The East End Mosque in London and the NHS Asian Tobacco Helpline have advised Muslim smokers that using nicotine patches will not break the fast. [click link for full article]

 
 

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Thimerosal In Vaccines And Neuro Development In Young Children



 
 

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A new US study suggests that no consistent links were found between pre- and post-natal early childhood exposure to thimerosal-containing vaccines and neuropsychological development. While the study has generally been welcomed as reassuring for parents, there is a suggestion the conclusion is not quite so clear cut. [click link for full article]

 
 

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