Article: New Survey Suggests Patients Want Fast, Long Relief of Allergy Symptoms.

Article: FDA paves way for O-T-C Claritin. (Supplier News).(Over-the-counter staus for allergy mendicatiion)(Brief Article)
Chain Drug Review;  December 16, 2002 ;     420 words ......has approved the switch of Claritin, the top-selling prescription allergy medication manufactured by Schering-Plough Corp., to over-the...allergies are relieved only by one of the remaining prescription allergy medications, which they consequently will not be able...

Article: Ask the sleep doc. (anti-tired tactics).(snoring)(Brief Article)
Redbook;  February 1, 2003 ;     198 words ......snoring may result from a simple cold or allergy, whose symptoms can be treated with a decongestant or prescription allergy medication, respectively. It can also be related to sleeping position (e.g., many people snore only when they sleep...

Article: Analysis: Consumers caught in drug fight.
United Press International;  June 25, 2003 ;     700+ words ......to switch two prescription allergy drugs to over...month for non-prescription allergy medications, compared...either their OTC or prescription allergy medication. However, of those...to have both a prescription and OTC choice for allergy medications. Dr...they ...

Article: ANALYSIS: CONSUMERS CAUGHT IN DRUG FIGHT
United Press International;  June 25, 2003 ;     700+ words ......to switch two prescription allergy drugs to over...month for non-prescription allergy medications, compared...either their OTC or prescription allergy medication. However, of those...to have both a prescription and OTC choice for allergy medications. Dr...they ...

Article: Senate Committee Postpones a Vote On Patent Legislation for Claritin.
Chemical Market Reporter;  November 29, 1999 ;     245 words ......until next year on a controversial bill that would extend patents for Claritin, the nation's best-selling prescription allergy medication, and seven other drugs. At the request of Sen. Robert Torricelli (D-N.J.), the bill,s chief sponsor...

Article: Lower drug prices: patients will pay; insurers are lobbying to win over-the-counter status for Claritin and other off-patent remedies. (Spending).(Brief Article)
Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine;  June 1, 2002 ;     235 words ...CLARITIN, a popular prescription allergy medication that has compiled a safe track record, is likely to be sold over the counter later this year. It's the first of more than a dozen...

Article: New Survey of 10,000: Nearly Half of Americans Suffer from Seasonal Allergies.
Women's Health Weekly;  September 4, 2008 ;     457 words ......some type of seasonal allergy, according to QualityHealth...visit discussing their prescription allergy medication. Fourteen (14) percent...typically discuss their prescription allergy medication with their doctor for...

Article: Good karma: prenatal yoga class can (usually) refresh and rejuvenate the body and mind.(First Year With Baby)
Muscle & Fitness/Hers;  November 1, 2003 ;     700+ words ......physical and mental well-being. I stayed clear of potentially unhealthy substances, including aspirin, prescription allergy medication and Friday night margaritas. I tried to reduce stress in my personal and professional life, and attempted...

Article: New Survey of 10,000: Nearly Half of Americans Suffer from Seasonal Allergies; Lack of Communication with Doctors and Loss of Productivity Prevalent.
Women's Health Weekly;  September 11, 2008 ;     671 words ......some type of seasonal allergy, according to QualityHealth...visit discussing their prescription allergy medication. Fourteen (14) percent...typically discuss their prescription allergy medication with their doctor for...

Article: FINANCIAL SAVVY - 'MAKING RX AFFORDABLE'
US Fed News Service, Including US State News;  December 5, 2006 ;     622 words ......University issued the following press release: A friend of mine recently told me that she needed a particular prescription allergy medication but wasn't taking it because she couldn't afford the cost. Sound familiar? In fact, many people forego...

Article: Confusion in the aisles: nearly half of Canadians are confused when selecting allergy medication.(DRUGS)
Canadian Chemical News;  May 1, 2005 ;     700+ words ......percent of Canadians say selecting an allergy medication is confusing. Being perplexed when...percent reading the labels of the allergy medication they purchase. But with so many Canadians...body, you may be choosing the wrong allergy medication. A lot of the confusion comes from...

Article: Claritin recall. (News).(Schering-Plough Corp. recalls allergy medication)(Brief Article)
Chain Drug Review;  March 18, 2002 ;     34 words ...Schering-Plough Corp. recently announced the recall of certain batches of its Claritin allergy medication. The affected version of the drug, Claritin-D 12, does not pose a danger to patients, according to the company.

Article: Survey Shows Allergy Treatment More Costly Due to Insurance Company Restrictions; Insurance Companies Benefit at Patients' Expense.
PR Newswire;  December 19, 2003 ;     700+ words ......spent more on prescription allergy medications...patients to get prescription allergy medications...their former prescription allergy medication. Additionally...percent of allergy sufferers who use prescription allergy medications...medications. ...

Article: Survey shows allergy treatment more costly due to insurance restrictions.
Biotech Business Week;  January 12, 2004 ;     700+ words ......result of prescription-strength...spent more on prescription allergy medications...changes to the allergy market. Many...patients to get prescription allergy medications...their former prescription allergy medication. Additionally...those who use ...