Generic Reglan is used for short-term treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in certain patients who do not respond to other therapy. It is used to treat symptoms of a certain digestive problem in diabetic patients (diabetic gastroparesis).
Generic Relafen is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. It is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by arthritis.
Generic Rocaltrol is used for managing certain conditions caused by high or low parathyroid hormone levels. It is used to manage low blood calcium levels in patients who are on chronic kidney dialysis.
FACTBOX-Largest US pharmacy deals since 1990 - Reuters
FACTBOX-Largest US pharmacy deals since 1990ReutersBelow is a list of the largest pharmacy deals in the United States since 1990, according to Thomson Reuters data.
Sales increase at Walgreen's in the USA - FreshPlaza
Sales increase at Walgreen's in the USAFreshPlazaFebruary pharmacy sales increased 3.
Why insurers don't control costs - Washington Post (blog)
Why insurers don't control costsWashington Post (blog)Of the money spent, costs are not contained (for example, drugs in Canada are 1/3 what I would have to pay if I bought from a US pharmacy).
Health industry's political giving rose 14% in '09 - USA Today
Health industry's political giving rose 14% in '09USA Today'We had our hats handed to us in years past,' when the group contributed less money, said Bruce Roberts, CEO of the pharmacy group.
VHA Inc. and Tidewater GPO Initiate Strategic Sourcing Relationship - PR-USA.net (press release)