VALID Compounding Act will give FDA authority it needs to ensure the safety of the compounding pharmacy sector nationwide Congressman Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) announced legislation he plans to introduce Friday that will strengthen federal regulations for compounding pharmacies. The New England Compounding Center (NECC), a compounding pharmacy located in Rep. Markey’s Congressional District, has [...]

Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, a Democrat, has endorsed incumbent State Representative Sean Garballey. Rep. Garballey, an Arlington Democrat whose district includes part of Medford, is being challenged by Arlington Republican Joseph Monju. Governor Patrick released the following statement: “To move forward with our ambitious agenda of creating jobs, closing the achievement gap, lowering the cost [...]