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- Layoffs at Medicis top 300, with 117 staffers chosen to stayhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130104-layoffs_at_medicis_top_300_with_117_staffers_chosen_to_stay/2459648/The layoff toll at Medicis Pharmaceutical has topped 300, the Phoenix Business Journal reports. Valeant Pharmaceuticals ($VRX), which wrapped up its buyout of the Arizona-based skin drug company last week, has cut 319 staffers--and kept 117--as it integrates Medicis into its own dermatology operatio
- Promius Pharma, LLC Increases Sales Force by 50 Percenthttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130102-promius_pharma_llc_increases_sales_force_by_50_percent/2459650/Promius Pharma, LLC is expanding its sales force to 60 from 40. Promius Pharma, which markets clinical prescription products to the US dermatology community, is in growth mode according to Rob D'Urso, head of sales and marketing for the company. “Promius Pharma is gearing up for significant growth
- Court: Off-label Drug Promotion Is Protected Speechhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121204-court_off-label_drug_promotion_is_protected_speech/2459665/The 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals in New York voted 2-1 to overturn a pharmaceutical salesman's conviction for off-label drug marketing, citing violations against his free speech rights under the First Amendment. The ruling could threaten FDA rules that prevent the marketing of treatments for uses
- "Cirque du CeraVe" Event in NYC Launches New CeraVe Productshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121031-cirque_du_cerave_event_in_nyc_launches_new_cerave_products/2459687/The “Cirque du CeraVe” skincare launch event, held at Osteria del Circo in New York City on October, was attended by consumer, trade and dermatology media, who learned about new CeraVe product launches. The brand staged a CeraVe “Circus” complete with a professional mime, juggler, contortionist and
- LEO Pharma's Taclonex Topical Suspension Approved for Body Plaqueshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121029-leo_pharma_receives_fda_approval_for_taclonex_topical_suspension/2459689/LEO Pharma Inc. announced the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Taclonex (calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate) Topical Suspension, 0.005%/0.064% for the treatment of body plaque psoriasis. Taclonex® Topical Suspension is
- Dermatologist Launches Rx Rebates, LLChttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121029-dermatologist_launches_rx_rebates_llc/2459690/Joel Bain Herron, MD, a dermatologist with Northeast Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Center, LLC in Gahanna, OH, founded Rx Rebates, LLC, a technology company. The website Rx_Rebates.com will be a mobile accessible site with a searchable database of digital versions of branded prescription rebate car
- New Fractionated Skin Resurfacing Module Enhances RF Laser Treatmentshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121017-new_fractionated_skin_resurfacing_module_shortens_rf_laser_treatments/2459704/The PixelRF fractionated skin resurfacing module from Alma Lasers, Inc. uses proprietary InMotion Refractive Radiofrequency Micro Plasma Technology, which both ablates and heats the skin through controlled, focused delivery of energy without using disposables. The PixelRF was recently added to Alma'
- OIG Report: CMS Fails to Lessen Medicare Financial Losseshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121012-oig_report_cms_fails_to_lessen_medicare_financial_losses/2459709/CMS failed to satisfy the legal requirements developed to lessen financial losses to Medicare, despite the agency's notification of the almost 14,000 Medicare beneficiaries whose health identities were compromised in 14 security breaches between Sept. 23, 2009, and Dec. 31, 2011, according to a repo
- Lumiere Medical Announces Dinner Serieshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121003-lumiere_medical_announces_dinner_series/2459715/Lumiere Medical's Innovative MD Academy Regional Dinner Series will be held through the month of October. The company invites physician and medical spa owners to learn about the future of anti-aging and body contouring, w
- Janssen Launches Online Resource for Healthcare Professionalshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121002-janssen_launches_online_resource_for_healthcare_professionals/2459725/Janssen Scientific Affairs recently launched a new online scientific resource for U.S. healthcare professionals seeking instant access to current information about Janssen products marketed in the U.S. JanssenMD (www.janssenmd.com) is a web-based application is designed for use on desktops, tablets,