Formulary restrictions to fluoroquinolones can reduce their use without causing an increase in hospital admission rates among the elderly, according to a report in the October issue of The American Journal of Medicine. Reuters Health Information
Warning labels on anemia drugs made by Amgen Inc and Johnson & Johnson have been strengthened to reflect concerns the drugs boost risk of heart attacks, stroke and death, regulators said on Thursday. Reuters Health Information
U.S. health insurer Aetna Inc agreed to make changes to its doctor-ranking system nationwide following a probe into such programs by the New York State attorney general. Reuters Health Information
For all the talk about aging baby boomers bankrupting the U.S. health care system, the real cost culprits may be tests and treatments of dubious value, according to a government study released on Tuesday. Reuters Health Information
Talks between public health officials and the drug industry on a deal to ensure that people in poor countries can receive medicines at affordable prices ended inconclusively on Saturday. Reuters Health Information
Abbott Laboratories said it received approval from U.S. health regulators for a new lower-strength tablet formulation of its HIV drug, Kaletra, which is also marketed as Aluvia in developing countries. Reuters Health Information
Medco Health Solutions Inc said it will invest more than $140 million to develop an automated pharmacy in Central Indiana due to a growing demand for lower-cost medicines. Reuters Health Information
President George W. Bush on Tuesday vetoed a measure to fund education, job training and health programs, marking the sixth veto of his presidency and the latest salvo in a fight with congressional Democrats over domestic spending. Reuters Health Information
