What is Acid Reflux

Most of the time, pharmacies probably gets prescription orders correct, but some WBAL TV 11 News viewers say that their pharmacies have gotten it dangerously wrong.

For anyone who’s still feeling the effects of those rich holiday meals, here’s our guide to getting your digestive system back in order.

Why the costs could be ‘catastrophic’ if we don’t stop the epidemic now.

Pharmaceutical wholesaler McKesson Corp reported on Thursday that its quarterly profit fell 17 percent as results were hit by charges and lower profit margins on generic drugs.

McKesson Corporation (NYSE:MCK) today reported that revenues for the third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2007, were $26.5 billion compared to $23.1 billion a year ago. Third-quarter earnings per diluted share from continuing operations was 68 cents compared to 79 cents per diluted share a year ago. Third-quarter results include approximately two cents per share dilution from Oncology …

SAN FRANCISCO—-McKesson Corporation today reported that revenues for the third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2007, were $26.5 billion compared to $23.1 billion a year ago. Third-quarter earnings per diluted share from continuing operations was 68 cents compared to 79 cents per diluted share a year ago.

Drug maker Wyeth said profit rose in the fourth quarter, though the company expects a weaker 2008 on competition from generic treatments. (WYE)

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c81393) has announced the addition of “Gastrointestinal Drug Discoveries” to their offering.

Axcan Pharma Inc.(NASDAQ: AXCA) today announced financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2008. All amounts are in U.S. dollars.

DUBLIN, Ireland—-Research and Markets has announced the addition of “Gastrointestinal Drug Discoveries” to their offering.

Shares fall 8.5% after the company offers a soft revenue outlook for 2008.

Merck falls.

A distribution agreement between Prasco Laboratories and a division of Wyeth Pharmaceuticals will allow the Cincinnati-based company to market a generic version of the acid reflux drug Protonix being launched by Wyeth. (WYE)

Recovery has been full of progress and setbacks for Bedford Junior High School student, but the family remains optimistic through prayers and community support.

WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J.—-Merck & Co., Inc. today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved EMEND® for Injection, a new intravenous therapy for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting .

WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J.—-Merck & Co., Inc. today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved EMEND® for Injection, a new intravenous therapy for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting .

A proanthocyanidins-rich cranberry extract was found to inhibit the growth and spread of human oesophageal adenocarcinoma (a cancer in glandular tissue) cells, report the researchers from Ohio State University and the Blueberry and Cranberry Research Center at Rutgers University.

A Wetzel County jury deliberated for about 45 minutes before deciding a New Martinsville doctor should pay $4 million to the surviving children of a woman who died from what one witness called an “intra-abdominal catastrophe.”

Axia3 (www.Axia3.com), the fast acting, all natural treatment for heartburn, is now conveniently available nationwide at all GNC stores as well as Drugstore.com, numerous Whole Foods locations throughout Southern California and other select retailers. The brand, which is a proud member of the Natural Products Association, comes in a colorful package with 30 individual packets. Both GNC and …

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