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Reaching out to new CMS administrator Berwick, NACDS highlights pro-patient, pro-pharmacy goals
ALEXANDRIA, Va. The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is moving quickly to establish a working relationship with newly installed Medicare and Medicaid chief Donald Berwick.

NACDS on Wednesday sent a letter to Berwick, who was tapped by President Obama to serve as the new administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. NACDS president and CEO Steve Anderson urged continued collaboration with CMS on issues related to pharmacy that he said are vital to quality health care and cost reduction.
Decision Resources: Only half of payers support biosimilar substitution

New research establishes importance of 'beacon' OTC brands
Nielsen: CPGs should shift focus to baby boomers
Military issues call for more providers to serve its Tricare health program
BioScrip inks cancer drug deal with Access
Health IT vital to medication therapy, NACDS tells congressional panel

ALEXANDRIA, Va. In a new plea to Congress, the chain pharmacy industry renewed its support for the rapid nationwide adoption of health information technology as a major tool in the nation’s drive to improve patient compliance with medication therapy.
PhRMA: 313 mental disorder treatments are in development

WASHINGTON More than 300 medications for treating mental disorders are in development, according to a new report by a pharmaceutical industry lobbying group.
Reckitt Benckiser expands marketing initiatives with PoweRBrands
Photo takes a stationery stance

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