News
FDA Requests Boxed Warnings on Fluoroquinolone Antimicrobial Drugs
The FDA has notified manufacturers that a Boxed Warning in the product labeling concerning the risk of tendinitis and tendon rupture.. read more...
Salmonella Saintpaul Outbreak from Tomatoes
The CDC is collaborating with public health, the Indian Health Service, and the FDA to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella.. read more...
Frequently Asked Questions
Topics covered: Diabetes, macrovascular complications; antipsychotics in patients with dementia; preoperative statins; LMWH in obese.. read more...
Drug Information Group-Now the Medicaid Prior Approval Unit for State of Illinois
UIC College of Pharmacy and Illinois state are collaborating to provide prior authorization for prescription drugs to eligible patients read more...
Fentanyl Patch Recall
PriCara recalled its Duragesic® (fentanyl transdermal system) sold by Sandoz (expiration date on or before December 2009).. read more...
Overview
The Drug Information Group (DIG) is a fully integrated medical communication group situated within an academic medical center. The provision of drug information services is our primary focus. In addition, we have multiple contractual agreements in which we are involved in the design and implementation of educational programs and the development and maintenance of communication services. Our work provides support and enhances the business, promotional, marketing, and sales opportunities for our clients. By partnering with the College of Pharmacy, our clients establish strong credibility with healthcare professionals and are able to attract key decision-makers to their programs. As Clinical Faculty at the College, the staff is extremely capable of translating complex pharmaceutical content into strategies that deliver the client’s message. Currently, the DIG collaborates with a number of clients including:
- Alaris Products
- Baxter Healthcare
- Cardinal Health
- Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services
- MC-21
- RPh-on-the-Go
- Walgreens Health Initiatives
- WebMD
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