Small drugstores seek advantage in prepackaged pills
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NEW BEDFORD -- The fight for a bigger slice of the pharmacy business in New Bedford is being waged in a converted bank branch on the north side of town.
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From production plant to pharmacy, some of the most sought-after drugs will now be tracked by the technology in tiny microchips. It&#39;s already getting the green light from law enforcement.
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India and China, countries where the Food and Drug Administration rarely conducts quality-control inspections, have become major suppliers of low-cost drugs and drug ingredients to American consumers. Analysts say their products are becoming pervasive in the generic and over-the-counter marketplace.
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FRIDAY, Sept. 22 (HealthDay News) --  Wal-Mart's announcement that it will begin selling 300 generic prescription drugs for as little as $4 for a 30-day supply will undoubtedly benefit many Americans, some health-industry experts say.
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A task force led by the U.S. Surgeon General is still drafting its report on drug importation, but one conclusion is already clear: Savvy shoppers can find cheaper prescription drugs in American pharmacies.
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After years of churning out cheap copycat drugs for the home market, Indian pharmaceutical firms are trying their hand at researching new drugs as they seek fresh revenue streams to cement their long-term survival.
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Retailer Office Depot Inc. ODP.N is  making over its brand, appealing to small business customers  who still find it hard to distinguish its staples from those of  its biggest rival.
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With many health care facilities struggling to find flu vaccine, some small suppliers have capitalized on the acute shortage by demanding as much as 10 times the usual price.
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WASHINGTON - Three large drug manufacturers in the United States say they plan to add radio transmitter tags to bottles of pills to prevent counterfeiting and theft.
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The District could become the first jurisdiction in the country to license pharmaceutical sales representatives, a move a council member says would help protect doctors and patients from disreputable agents who help drive up the costs of prescription drugs.
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Importing cheaper drugs from up north isn't as simple as it seems
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Averse to risk? Check out these nontraditional drug companies.
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To reduce costs, a number of employers are giving away drugs to help workers manage chronic conditions.
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Swiss drug maker Roche Holding AG said Friday that it is moving to provide smaller child-sized capsules of Tamiflu, the medicine many governments have been stockpiling as an initial defense against a pandemic that might result from the bird flu virus.
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Diabetes patients could soon be able to take a pill to control their condition instead of repeated injections.
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Americans would be allowed to carry   into the United States small quantities of prescription drugs   they buy in Canada under a tentative deal approved by   congressional negotiators.
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People with diabetes may soon be able to take a pill to control their condition instead of repeated injections.