Private Insurers Do Not Receive Discounts From Drug Makers
Nearly $15 billion could have been saved this year if private insurers that offer Medicare prescription drug plans had administrative costs similar to those of Medicare and if they obtained discounts on drugs.
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Northern Ireland To Improve Access To Dental Services
Health Minister Michael McGimpsey launched the first dental service in Northern Ireland to be directly employed by a Health Board.
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Keep Well This Winter
Keep Well This Winter is a Welsh Assembly Government campaign that aims to provide information and support to people aged 65 and over to help them keep well through the winter months.
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LEXIVA With Lower Dose Boosting Medication Ritonavir
GlaxoSmithKline's HIV protease inhibitor LEXIVA may now be administered with 100mg of ritonavir, an agent that increases, or boosts, the level of protease inhibitors in the bloodstream.
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Pay-For-Performance Model Being Applied To Drug Makers In Europe
Prescription drug makers are creating pay-for-performance contracts with European state-run health care systems.
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Minnesota Law Limits Pharmaceutical Company Gifts To Physicians
A Minnesota law that limits gifts from pharmaceutical companies could lead to similar laws in other states.
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FDA Approves First Generic Versions Of Trileptal
FDA approved the first generic versions of Trileptal (oxcarbazepine), an anticonvulsant drug.
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Vaprisol Is Effective, Safe In Promptly Increasing Serum Sodium Levels
Astellas Pharma announced results of an analysis showing that Vaprisol produced a prompt and sustained (over the 4-day treatment period) increase in serum sodium concentration.
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No Pay Getaway' Promotion Encourages Healthy Behaviors
No Pay Getaway, an innovative Healthy Lifestyles initiative that will promote active steps toward better health.
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Instrumentation Laboratory To Expand Use For HemosIL D-Dimer HS Assay
FDA has granted clearance to expand the intended use for HemosIL D-Dimer HS to exclude venous thromboembolism in outpatients suspected of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism (PE).
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Aeon Bioscience Develops Drug Eluting Stents
Aeon Bioscience, Brookwood Pharmaceuticals to develop improvements in drug-eluting stent technology for the treatment of cardiovascular disease.
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PDUFA Reauthorization Law Could Delay Approval Of New Medications
Legislation to reauthorize the Prescription Drug User Fee Act delays the approval of new medications.
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WTO To Produce Combination Antiretroviral For Rwanda
World Trade Organization to manufacture its fixed-dose combination antiretroviral drug Apo-triAvir for Rwanda.
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Public Urged To Take Preventive Measures Against Heat Stroke, Sun Burn
Hong Kong Department of Health reminded members of the public, particularly those having outdoor activities, to take necessary measures to prevent heat stroke and sun burn.
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ISIS 301012 Is Well Tolerated In hypercholesterolemia Patients
Isis Pharmaceuticals announced the first safety results from its ongoing Phase 2 open-label extension (OLE) study of ISIS 301012 in patients with familial hypercholesterolemia.
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Pharmaceutical Product Marketing: Launching Drugs That Outperform Competition
The underlying principles of how to develop, market, sell and manage a blockbuster drug that will outperform the competition are still the same - and are still sought after by pharmaceutical and biotech companies alike.
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Surface Logix Presents Positive Phase 1 Repeat-Dose Trial Data On SLx-4090
Surface Logix announced the presentation of positive safety and efficacy data from its innovative Phase 1 repeat-dose clinical trial of its investigational drug candidate SLx-4090.
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Nosefrida Nasal Aspirator - Parent's Alternative To Medicines On Verge Of FDA Ban
Nosefrida nasal aspirator offers a safe and effective defense against sleepless nights and stuffy noses.
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CMS Unveils Medicare Premiums, Deductibles for 2005
The standard Medicare Part B monthly premium will be $96.40 in 2008, an increase of $2.90, or 3.1 percent, from the $93.50 Part B premium for 2007.
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Good Oral Care Does More Than Antibiotics To Prevent Dental-Related Heart Problems
AHA has urged a sizable group of people to take antibiotics before having dental work or other procedures that might flood the bloodstream with bacteria.
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Parents Can Help Young Superheroes Battle Cavities On Halloween Night
Halloween is a perfect time for parents to reinforce proper brushing habits to their children.
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Average Medicare Prescription Drug Premiums To Rise
If consumers stay put in their current Medicare prescription drug plans, the average beneficiary will see a 21% increase in their monthly premiums for 2008.
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Low-Income Maryland Children Lack Dental Care
More than 10,780 children eligible for Medicaid in Maryland have not received dental care in at least four years.
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FDA To Speed Generic Drug Application Reviews
FDA is implementing a number of changes to speed the approval process for generic drugs and reduce a backlog of more than 1,000 generic drug applications.
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Microsoft Web Site Allows People To Safely Store, Manage Medical Records
Microsoft launched a secure Web site that allows users to store and to share their personal health records at no cost.
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FDA To Bolster Generic Drug Program
FDA wants to put generic drugs in the market much quicker and provide more options for consumers, health professionals.
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Safety Tips For A Fun And Spooky Halloween
There are several other actions parents and guardians can take to increase the safety on Halloween fun night.
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FDA Acts To Ensure Thyroid Drugs Don't Lose Potency Before Expiration Date
FDA is tightening the potency specifications for levothyroxine sodium, used to treat underactive thyroid glands and other thyroid conditions, to ensure the drug retains its potency over its entire shelf life.
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FDA Steps Up Transformation of Drug Evaluation and Research
FDAtoday announced the award of a two-year, $1.5 million contract to the Center for Professional Development (CPD) to assist with the transformation of FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.
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Pharmaceutical Companies Can Use Information To Enhance Marketing Efforts
Global pharmaceutical companies now can use country-specific information from Cegedim Strategic Data to gauge how patients suffering from similar ailments react to a multitude of treatment regimens.
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Hand Washing At Petting Zoo Keeps Kids Healthy
To reduce the risk of infection, visitors to petting zoos, fairs and similar settings should take simple steps such as washing their hands after touching animals or spending time in areas where animals are housed or exhibited.
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Governor Calls For Prompt Action On Prescription For Pennsylvania
Pennsylvanians Governor urged the General Assembly to promptly act on the unfinished components of his innovative "Prescription for Pennsylvania" health care reform initiative.
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Sutter County Launches Prescription Drug Discount Card
Sutter County launched a discount card program to help consumers cope with the high price of prescription drugs.
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CMS Objects To Exemptions In Rhode Island Medicaid Prescription Drug Copayment Initiative
Rhode Island will delay a new Medicaid fee structure that will require about 14,000 Medicaid beneficiaries to contribute copayments for prescription drugs because of federal objections
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Ranbaxy Gains Approval For Clarithromycin For Oral Suspension
Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals has received final approval from FDA to manufacture and market Clarithromycin for Oral Suspension.
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Medical Imaging Revolutionizes Modern Medicine
Medical imaging is one of the most commonly performed medical procedures in the United States, with more than 300 million exams performed annually.
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Bedtime Brushing Tips For Children
Tooth decay remains one of the most common diseases of childhood.
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Bipartisan Congressional Coalition Formed To Support Independent Pharmacists
A bill would establish reimbursement schedules and other guidelines for independent pharmacists working with insurers and pharmacy benefit managers.
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CMS Required To Reverse Medicare Coverage Decision For Anemia Medications
A bill would reverse a CMS decision to limit Medicare coverage for use of anemia medications.
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Ondine Submits FDA Application For Periowave Gum Disease Treatment System
Ondine Biopharma Corporation has filed a 510(k) submission to FDA seeking clearance to market the Periowave Photodisinfection System for the treatment of gum diseases.
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