AI powers up an anti-fraud prescription for pharmacy
Among all the challenges that overworked, understaffed retail pharmacies are dealing with, preventing prescription fraud is uniquely taxing for pharmacy staff.
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Keystone introduces child resistant blister wallet, Push-PakÔ
NEWARK, NJ – Keystone Folding Box Co. has introduced a new paperboard blister wallet with push-through opening functionality. Push-PakÔ is an easy to open package, designed for tighter blister arrangement that reduces the package’s size.
U.S. drug shortages reach decade-high and last longer
The U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) released its inaugural Drug Shortage Report today that shows drug shortages in the United States persisted over the past decade, exposing market vulnerability and repercussions that impact patient care.
Lumistry debuts software ecosystem for pharma communications
Lumistry has debuted its Second Screen software for pharmacies and its Digital Counter software for patients, an ecosystem of integrated and interoperable tools that address the challenges faced by independent pharmacies.
Aurigene opens biologics facility
Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services Ltd., a Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. company, inaugurated its biologics facility spread across 70,000 square feet in Genome Valley, a bio cluster in Hyderabad.
Moderna gets FDA approval for RSV vaccine mRESVIA
Moderna announced Friday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved mRESVIA (mRNA-1345), an mRNA respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, to protect adults aged 60 years and older from lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV infection.
NACDS engages in Food as Medicine Strategy Summit
NACDS participated on May 30 in a panel discussion hosted by thINc360 – The Healthcare Innovation Congress, which focused on how pharmacies and other healthcare stakeholders can help broaden the impact of food is medicine programs through technology, partnerships, and evidence-based interventions.
Upcoming NCPA items for pharmacy teams in June
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Community Pharmacists Association is pleased to announce these upcoming events for pharmacists and pharmacy team members: May 31 – Registration deadline for NCPA’s CORE leadership and business development program.
AAM submits comments to HHS and FTC on the impact of GPOs and wholesalers on access to generic drugs
The Association for Accessible Medicines, the leading trade association for generic and biosimilar manufacturers, today submitted comments to the U.S.
Scripta Insights appoints David Kershaw as CTO
BOSTON – Scripta Insights, the Rx Navigation company that guides self-insured employers, health plans and their members to prescription savings, announced today that David Kershaw has joined its executive leadership team as Chief Technology Officer.
Biosimilars Council calls for better regulatory pathways for critical medicines
The Biosimilars Council, a division of the Association for Accessible Medicines, the leading trade association for generic and biosimilar manufacturers, published a new position paper outlining the benefits of updating the existing Food and Drug Administration regulatory process for biosimilar medic
PCMA unveils new campaign to elevate the voice of the employer
The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) announced today the launch of How PBMs Work, a national campaign to highlight the critical relationship between employers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).
Merck to acquire EyeBio
Merck and Eyebiotech Limited (EyeBio), a privately held ophthalmology-focused biotechnology company, today announced that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement under which Merck, through a subsidiary, will acquire EyeBio.
Walgreens to host community health fair in Puerto Rico
As a trusted health and wellness destination in Puerto Rico, Walgreens is bringing the community together in San Juan by launching its first community health fair, “Walgreens en tu Comunidad,” to offer health-related education, screenings and vaccinations.
Express Scripts enhances strategies to support access to care at independent pharmacies
Express Scripts, the pharmacy benefits services business of The Cigna Group’s Evernorth, is making it easier for people to access a broader range of care services at independent pharmacies.