Mother facing child abandonment charge in Regina court Feb 29, 2008
The girl was released on conditions that include she come to court when required and not use or possess alcohol or non-prescription drugs. Crown prosecutor Mike Vass said he is leaving details involving the child up to Social Services. (Canada.com)
Inflation Spikes At 26-Year High Feb 27, 2008
5 percent spike in the cost of prescription and non-prescription drugs. The cost of book publishing was up 1. (CBS News)
Reckitt sees slower growth Feb 13, 2008
Reckitt purchased the BHI non-prescription drugs unit of drugstore chain Boots in early 2006, adding Nurofen painkillers and Strepsils throat lozenges to its portfolio. The company has increased media marketing by 14 percent to 12. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Military Looks Into Army Overdoses Feb 8, 2008
(February 7, 2008)--The military is looking into what it believes are the accidental deaths of wounded troops, possibly from the use of a combination of prescription and non-prescription drugs. The Army's top doctor pointed to the recent death of actor Heath Ledger, which was found to be the result of his taking six types of painkillers and sedatives. (KWTX.com, TX)
New natural health product rules to allow cancer prevention claims Feb 6, 2008
Companies that sell natural health products will soon have unprecedented freedom to promote the ability of vitamins, herbal supplements and non-prescription drugs to prevent serious diseases and medical conditions, including cancer, heart disease and arthritis. The changes to the federal rules, which take effect June 1, represent a significant boost for the natural health industry, which is eager to increase its credibility and capitalize on a booming market for vitamins and botanical... (Globe and Mail)
Silymarin does not affect virus activity or ALT levels in Feb 2, 2008
For the present survey, researchers interviewed all HALT-C participants on past and current use of all prescription and non-prescription drugs, including herbal medications, dietary supplements and other botanical products. Of 1145 study participants, 56 percent said that they had never used herbal products, while 23 percent were using them currently, some 60 different varieties. (EurekAlert!)
Fighting autism too costly, top court told Jan 31, 2008
Ontario lawyer Robert Charney warned the judges that $33-billion of health-care costs are not currently covered under medicare plans -- items such as non-prescription drugs, physiotherapy or psychological services. He said a permissive ruling from the Supreme Court could trigger demands for public money to cover them. (Yahoo News -- Autism)
Drugs with similar names creating woes for patients Jan 30, 2008
USP is a nonprofit agency that sets standards on prescription and non-prescription drugs, working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as well as pharmaceutical companies. In the new report, its eighth assessment of medication errors, USP researchers found that 1. (AZCentral -- News)
State House tackles property taxes Jan 29, 2008
Such services to be taxed would include those provided by lawyers, accountants, engineers, computer technicians, data processors, architects, tax preparers, "day care" services for young children or senior citizens, financial institution services, Bibles and religious articles, newspapers, caskets and non-prescription drugs. "If Joe Lunchbucket needs an attorney to do a will or an accountant to prepare his taxes, he's going to have to pay sales tax on those services. He'd even have to pay the... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
LETTER: Referendum won't hike your real estate taxes Jan 22, 2008
The public safety sales tax will not apply to groceries, vehicles, prescription and non-prescription drugs and medical supplies, farm machinery, seed and fertilizers, and any items currently exempt from sales tax. If your spouse or a family member is a first responder for emergencies, fire fighter, emergency management or law enforcement officer, the funds raised by the half penny may go a long way in making them a little safer. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
AP: FDA declaring cold medicines too risky for tots Jan 17, 2008
They may still have infant-targeted drugs at home, or they may buy drugs meant for older children to give to tots instead, said Dr. Charles Ganley, FDA's non-prescription drugs chief. "We still have a concern," Ganley said. (USA Today -- News)
Millions Of Young People Have Used Cough Syrup To Get High Jan 14, 2008
Patterns of misuse of non-prescription drugs varied among demographic groups. Females aged 12 to 17 were more likely than their male counterparts to have misused these drugs within the past year (2. (Science Daily)
Citizen Corps offers lessons in preparedness Dec 29, 2007
First aid supplies bandages, antiseptic, soap, Latex gloves, non-prescription drugs. Clothing and bedding sturdy shoes, rain gear, blankets, hats, gloves, thermal underwear and sunglasses. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Year ends with eyeglass rush during health fund spending Dec 12, 2007
Non-prescription drugs are now allowed, special debit cards mean less paperwork and, if employers agree, people can take 14 1/2 months rather than 12 months to spend their money. Retailers say many people still have money left at the end of the year and make a run on the stores. (SunSpot.net)
School board votes to renew charter of Sand Ridge Dec 5, 2007
The district reported that there were no personnel at Sand Ridge trained to dispense prescription and non-prescription drugs as required by law. Those individuals are properly trained, Jackson said. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Leading Cause Of Death In 'Preemies' Might Be Controlled By Resetting A Molecular Switch Dec 3, 2007
9, 2006) Researchers in a National Institutes of Health network have found that premature infants given a common class of non-prescription drugs used to treat acid reflux are slightly more likely to develop a. (Feb. (Science Daily)
Once shy of restrictions, lobby support new anti-meth acts Nov 23, 2007
Gene Haislip, a DEA agent, now retired, who proposed several laws, said the Non-Prescription Drug Manufacturers Association was among the most active lobbyists trying to reshape his proposals. Now called the Consumer Healthcare Products Association, the lobbyist organization is on record as supporting the most recent legislation, the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act, which went into effect September 2006 and restricts the amount of pseudoephedrine that can be purchased to nine grams a month,... (North County Times)
Start year-end tax planning Nov 11, 2007
Remember that you can use this money for items like prescription eyeglasses and certain non-prescription drugs. This is also a good time to calculate your year-to-date costs to help you determine how much to set aside next year, because the open enrollment period for many companies takes place in October and November. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Kenai man arrested on drug charges after pseudoephedrine buys Nov 8, 2007
State law restricts the sale of the non-prescription drug, found in products such as Sudafed, to 6 grams per person in a 30-day period. Troopers say Bivins violated the law, meant to stem the production of meth, 10 times during that period. (Anchorage Daily News)
Cold medicine bad for children under 6 Oct 21, 2007
In fact, the Thursday-Friday meeting came just a week after the industry pre-emptively moved to eliminate sales of the non-prescription drugs for children under two. Health Canada spokesman Alastair Sinclair said the department is aware of the FDA advisory committee's meeting to make recommendations. (Edmonton Sun)
Government advisers: Don't use cold meds in kids under 6 Oct 20, 2007
In fact, the Thursday-Friday meeting came just a week after the industry pre-emptively moved to eliminate sales of the non-prescription drugs targeted at children under 2. So what are parents to do if they chose to use the medicines, pending further action. (USA Today -- News)
FDA weighs safety of cold medicines for kids Oct 19, 2007
Such a prohibition would go beyond last week's drug industry move to eliminate sales of the non-prescription drugs targeted at children under 2 ... The FDA has yet to act, in part pending a recommendation expected late Friday from the joint panel of outside experts in pediatrics and non-prescription drugs, said the agency's Dr. Joel Schiffenbauer. (USA Today)
What is ‘Bird Flu?’ Informational meeting looks at flu history, good health habits Oct 16, 2007
Individuals taking prescription drugs are encouraged to make sure they have an adequate supply on hand, and homes should be stocked with non-prescription drugs and health supplies like pain relievers, stomach remedies, cough and cold remedies, vitamins and fluids with electrolytes. Families should discuss emergency plans. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
FDA considers 'behind-the-counter' drug sales Oct 4, 2007
The Consumer Healthcare Products Association, representing makers of non-prescription drugs and dietary supplements, opposes it. With a BTC category, "patients would have some options, but it would hopefully be constructed to address any concerns about patient safety," says Brian Meyer, director of government affairs for the pharmacists' group. (USA Today)
No kids' custody for Britney, only visitation rights Oct 4, 2007
Among the court's orders: random drug testing twice a week, parent counselling and refraining from consuming alcohol or non-prescription drugs at least 12 hours prior to being in the children's company. However, since Britney was not able to comply with some of the orders, Federline was awarded custody, starting Oct 3 at noon, "until further order of the court.". (South Asian Women's Forum)
Judge Orders Spears To Hand Over Custody Of Children Oct 2, 2007
The commissioner also directed Spears and Federline not to take alcohol or non-prescription drugs within 12 hours of being responsible for the care of their children. Neither parent can take the boys out of California without the prior written consent of the other, unless there is a prior order from Gordon. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Britney loses custody of kids; Oct 2, 2007
Last month, Spears was given specific instructions by Gordon not to consume alcohol or other non-prescription drugs during or for the 12 hours before she was caring for the children. A violation of that order or her brush with the law could have factored into Monday's ruling, Leichter said. (Los Angeles Times)
Police won't say where PEI rapist released Sep 16, 2007
He must also keep the peace, report weekly to the RCMP in his new community, and refrain from possessing weapons, alcohol or non-prescription drugs. Search the News Search. (Globe and Mail)
Paramount Acquisition Corp. Announces Chem Rx Expansion into Albany, New York Market Sep 6, 2007
Chem Rx provides to more than 60,000 residents prescription and non-prescription drugs, intravenous medications, durable medical equipment items and surgical supplies. Chem Rx's website address is. (PR Newswire)
HSAs, Write-Offs Help Cut Costs Of Health Care Aug 3, 2007
For example, you can't deduct non-prescription drugs. Still, you can deduct many items that are not covered by insurance. (Investors Business Daily)
Feds say, ‘Don't flush prescription drugs' Jul 26, 2007
The study found that 80 percent of the 139 streams tested in 30 states showed measurable concentrations of prescription and non-prescription drugs, steroids and reproductive hormones. Scientists have discovered that such chemicals can disrupt the endocrine system of fish, according to the U.S. Geological Survey's Consortium for Research and Education on Emerging Contaminants. (Mount Shasta News, CA)
Natural remedies potentially harmful Jul 25, 2007
Scientists have identified a number of harmful reactions that can occur when natural remedies mix with prescription and non-prescription drugs. For instance, the herb St. John's Wort will sometimes neutralize the effect of anti-rejection drugs in organ transplant patients, while concentrated garlic is suspected of weakening the anti-retroviral medicine used by HIV sufferers. (National Post)
Adverse reactions of natural health products/drugs under-reported, study shows Jul 21, 2007
In contrast, 19 per cent of the pharmacists had reported adverse reactions to prescription or non-prescription drugs. The study, co-authored by the U of A, the University of Toronto and Health Canada, is published in this months issue of The Annals of Pharmacotherapy. (EurekAlert!)
Shoppers Drug Mart Q2 profit rises 18.9 per cent, looks to food ... Jul 19, 2007
TORONTO (CP) - Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. (TSX:SC) could start looking a little bit more like a tiny supermarket as the company watches sales of its non-prescription drug products increasingly drive profits, and makes plans to expand its position in both food and beauty products. Executives at the company outlined plans on Wednesday to expand focus on both food and beauty products as front-of-store sales contributed to second-quarter profits, which were up 18. (570 News)
Healthy Life Centers' Web Site Provides a Free Referral Service and Helps Smokers Kick the Habit Jun 22, 2007
People can include stop-smoking programs in their medical expenses, unlike money paid for non-prescription drugs such as nicotine gum or patches. For more information, visit: This release was issued on behalf of the above organization by Send2Press(R), a unit of Neotrope(R). (PR Newswire)
Diet Pills: Pills Seen As Effective May Increase Users' Unhealthy Behaviors Jun 17, 2007
Glaxo Smith Kline's Alli , the first FDA-approved over-the-counter weight loss pill, hits shelves nationwide this Friday. Whether or not it succeeds depends a large part on its multilingual, multi-million dollar marketing campaign. (Science Daily)
How to market diet pills: Prescription and over-the-counter pills may increase unhealthy behavior Jun 15, 2007
Public release date: 14-Jun-2007. Study finds that the more effective a drug is perceived to be, the more likely the user is to engage in risky behavior. (EurekAlert!)
Town is 'dope trap' - not 'speed trap,' Moffett official says Jun 14, 2007
But while they may look like candy, they are actually prescription and non-prescription drugs that the Moffett Police Department seized in 2006 during traffic stops. The pills were just some of the hundreds of items on display Friday at the town courthouse as a way to show what Moffett police officers took off the highways before they were banned from patrolling the highways for about four months after being dubbed a speed trap. (Sallisaw Sequoyah County Times, OK)
Simitian drug-disposal bill is passed Jun 6, 2007
A 2002 study by the U.S. Geological Survey found that 80 percent of 139 rivers and creeks in 30 states had measurable concentrations of prescription and non-prescription drugs. The Senate voted 21-13 to approve SB 966. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Bayer keen on consumer health buys Jun 3, 2007
He noted Bayer had already proved itself a leader in consolidating the non-prescription drugs industry by acquiring Roche Holding AG's OTC drugs business. He declined to comment on specific targets or say whether Bayer might be interested in Pharmaton, Boehringer Ingelheim's OTC unit, which the private German drugmaker had planned to sell to a US firm, until that sale was scrapped in February. (Ninemsn)
Full Story » May 18, 2007
The Water Agency's EIR concedes there are merging contaminants, also called xenobiotics and endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) that come from sources such as prescription and non-prescription drugs, insect repellent, and other personal care products and that are found in the treated wastewater coming from Santa Rosa's Laguna treatment plant. But state and federal clean water jurisdictions have not developed new standards or adjusted existing standards to address EDCs because cientific... (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Sharp rise in drug spending easing off, report says May 16, 2007
In 2006, health spending in Canada totalled $148-billion, including $44-billion on hospitals, $25-billion on prescription and non-prescription drugs, and $19-billion in physician services. More than 400 million prescriptions were issued in Canada last year, an average of about 12 a person, according to IMS Health Canada, a private company that tracks prescription drug sales. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Dying to feel better May 10, 2007
While many patients are cautious about prescription interactions, they pay less attention to other things they ingest foods, alcohol, herbal supplements and non-prescription drugs, although those too can alter the effects. Sleep aids and antihistamines, combined with pain prescriptions, may multiply the sedative effect, impairing breathing. (Deseret News)
Ginseng, Ginko Biloba Do Not Interfere With Drug Absorption If Taken At Recommended Doses May 5, 2007
Recent findings that the widely-used herbal supplement Saint John's wort could dramatically affect the absorption and metabolism of many prescription and non-prescription drugs raised concerns that other popular herbal supplements might cause similar changes, thus significantly altering drugs' therapeutic or toxic effects. What, for example, about ginseng and ginkgo biloba, two of the most widely used herbal supplements in this and other countries. (Science Daily)
Osceola Co. responders hold flu drill Apr 27, 2007
Store an ample supply of non-prescription drugs such as pain relievers, stomach remedies, cough and cold medicines. Volunteer with local groups to prepare and assist with emergency response. (Cadillac News, MI)
Depression hits lawyers Apr 24, 2007
More than 5 per cent also admitted using non-prescription drugs and alcohol to manage. Law Institute of Victoria chief executive Mike Brett-Youngsaid law firms were reporting a growing attrition rate, particularly among younger lawyers. (The Age, Australia -- Breaking News)
Avoiding Drug Mistakes Apr 8, 2007
The Saturday Early Show's Dr. Mallika Marshall has answers to questions about the most common mistakes Americans make with prescription and non-prescription drugs, and how to avoid them. Q: Do prescription drugs really hurt all that many people. (CBS News)
'Gray Area' Diseases Prove Difficult to Treat, Understand Apr 2, 2007
An experimental treatment used at a Mulberry clinic involves the non-prescription drug guaifenesin and the avoidance of plant-based products. CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME. (The Ledger)
Comment: Ruth Sunderland Apr 1, 2007
Boots only owns the freehold on about 150 of its 1,500 stores, so the options for property wizardry are limited, and there are no obvious peripheral businesses to be sold off, as it has already flogged the prime candidate, its non-prescription drugs manufacturer, to Reckitt Benckiser. Taking the business off the stock market will give more privacy but it will not remove stringent regulation on medicines, nor can a business of Boots' size hope to escape detailed scrutiny in the current climate of... (Guardian Unlimited -- Business)
Like taking candy Mar 31, 2007
Ritter said a number of non-prescription drugs students can abuse are sold over the counter inside local stores. Skittling is a teenage drug-abuse problem that has actually been going on nationwide among teenagers for the last six years, Ritter said. (New Iberia, LA)
- Michele Hanson Mar 27, 2007
The wards are swimming with non-prescription drugs, and a prostitution racket is flourishing. You are a hundred million times worse off than Fielding or my mother. (Guardian Unlimited)
Turkey Prepares Seven-Year Road Map Mar 24, 2007
Allowing non-prescription drugs to be advertised, with a legal amendment expected in 2007 to the Accreditation Institute Law in mid-2008, and an amendment to the Turkish Standards Law projected for 2009. Harmonising the sugar sector with EU regulations. (Ocnus.net)
Patients 'desperate' for drugs Mar 20, 2007
" The site says improper doses of the drug in dog studies killed some animals, caused paralysis and resulted in shrinking in testicles. Michelakis has condemned human use of DCA and said people who disregard warnings are putting themselves at risk of developing further medical complications. An Edmonton pharmacy that was filling prescriptions for DCA has since stopped, and the Alberta College of Pharmacists is keeping a close eye on its members. "To my knowledge there are no pharmacists or... (Edmonton Sun)
FDA to test safety of kid's medicines Mar 3, 2007
The FDA is expected to complete its review in the next several months, Dr. Charles Ganley, director of the agency's office of non-prescription drug products, told reporters on a conference call Friday afternoon. "This is something that we have been looking at from the middle of last year," Ganley said. (Chicago Tribune)
Report: U.S. reviewing safety of children's cold medicines Mar 2, 2007
Most over-the-counter cold and cough medicines have been insufficiently tested in children, said Dr. Ganley, the director of the FDA's office of non-prescription drug products. We have no data on these agents of what's a safe and effective dose in children, he told The Times in an interview. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Most Americans Don't Understand Acetaminophen Dangers Feb 27, 2007
It is important to read non-prescription drug labels carefully and be aware of the potential hazards of overdosing on a medication. Patients should be aware of which medications contain acetaminophen and avoid taking multiple acetaminophen-containing products together. (MEDLINEplus)
Fighting autism too costly, top court told Feb 23, 2007
Ontario lawyer Robert Charney warned the judges that $33-billion of health-care costs are not currently covered under medicare plans -- items such as non-prescription drugs, physiotherapy or psychological services. He said a permissive ruling from the Supreme Court could trigger demands for public money to cover them. (Yahoo News -- Autism)
Rendell nominee backs sales tax hike Feb 21, 2007
Mr. Wolf said that because Pennsylvania exempts food, clothing and both prescription and non-prescription drugs from the sales tax, it's not as painful as it is in other states, which tax those items. "The sales tax is less regressive in Pennsylvania because of the exemptions we provide," he told the House Appropriations Committee, on the first day of hearings into Mr. Rendell's proposed $27. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Anna Nicoles friends speak out Feb 14, 2007
I have never seen her take a non-prescription drug, he said. I have seen her drink alcohol. (MSNBC -- News)
FDA OKs first OTC diet pill Feb 10, 2007
While some dietary supplements make weight loss claims, Ganley said this is the first non-prescription drug approved by the agency for that purpose. Ganley said in trials, for every 5 pounds people lost through diet and exercise, those using alli lost an added 2 to 3 pounds. (USA Today)
FDA OKs First Over the Counter Weight Loss Drug Feb 9, 2007
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 7 (HealthDay News) -- The first non-prescription drug to treat obesity in American adults was approved Wednesday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The drug, called alli (orlistat), is designed to be used only in tandem with a reduced-calorie, low-fat diet by overweight adults aged 18 and older. (MEDLINEplus)
Diet pill OKd for sale over the counter Feb 8, 2007
Previously released in a stronger prescription form called Xenical, the non-prescription drug will be marketed by drug maker GlaxoSmithKline PLC, which plans to call the drug Alli. Consumers hoping for a miracle weight-loss product are likely to be disappointed. (FOX59, IN)
Preparation key in winter storms Feb 3, 2007
He encourages people to keep on hand disaster supply kits, which include a three-day supply of water, non-perishable food items, a first aid kit, non-prescription drugs and tools. "If you're set up and you can take care of yourself and your family for three days, there's really not going to be any problems," he said. (Shelbyille Sentinel-News, KY)
Tyson prison time sought Jan 4, 2007
Tyson is required to submit to drug and alcohol testing and is prohibited from drinking or taking any non-prescription drugs while the case is pending. Copyright 2007 The Associated Press. (USA Today -- Sports)
Tyson released after drug arrest Dec 31, 2006
Under the terms of his release, Tyson must submit to drug and alcohol testing and may not drink or take non-prescription drugs while the case is pending. He refused comment as he left courtroom. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
