Alex Gourlay appointed as executive chair of Holland & Barrett
Former Walgreens executive Alex Gourlay has been appointed executive chair of Holland & Barrett, a leading wellness business and one of the largest in Europe.
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Hy-Vee offering more options for Medicare Part D beneficiaries
Hy-Vee, Inc. announced that Medicare Part D beneficiaries are now able to access reduced-cost monthly insulin supplies and free Shingrix vaccines at all Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations, as outlined in the recent Inflation Reduction Act, which went into effect Jan. 1, 2023.
NIH rolling out Home Test to Treat program
The National Institutes of Health, in collaboration with the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) at the U.S.
PQA appoints 2023 board, executive committee
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) Board of Directors approved its 2023 Executive Committee and appointed six new members to the 25-member board during its 2022 fourth quarter meeting. The appointments are effective January 1.
NCPA releases third episode of “Show Me” reality series
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Community Pharmacists Association today released the third episode of its educational reality series, “Show Me.
Camber Pharmaceuticals launches generic Kuvan
PISCATAWAY, N.J.– Camber Pharmaceuticals announced the addition of sapropterin dihydrochloride tablets and powder for oral solution to its current portfolio.
CVS, Walgreens will be able to sell abortion pills
With family planning rights under major threat in several states, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week a move to expand access to abortion. Now chains such as CVS and Walgreens will be able to sell abortion pills to those with prescriptions.
Oklahoma announces four settlements with opioid litigation
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Attorney General John O’Connor announced on Wednesday four new settlements in the State’s opioid litigation. With these new settlements, Oklahoma has now recovered more than $900 million in opioid settlements.
Aurobindo gets thumbs up from FDA for sildenafil for oral suspension
EAST WINDSOR, N.J. – Aurobindo Pharma Limited has received final approval from U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application sildenafil for oralsuspension, 10mg/mL.
Aurobindo receives FDA approval for solifenacin succinate tablets
EAST WINDSOR, N.J. – Aurobindo Pharma Limited has received final approval from U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application solifenacin succinate tablets, 5mg, and 10mg.
HDA opens new headquarters in Washington
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA), the national association representing pharmaceutical distributors, announces the relocation of its headquarters to Washington, D.C.
Novadoz Pharmaceuticals/MSN Labs granted FDA approval of generic Febuxostat Tablets
Novadoz Pharmaceuticals, the U.S. based sales and marketing affiliate for MSN Labs, based in Hyderabad India, has received FDA approval for their generic version of Febuxostat 40mg and 80mg tablets. The product is AB rated to the brand Uloric, marketed by Takeda Pharmaceuticals America.
NCPA stands with NY patients, pharmacists after Cuomo veto
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Despite aggressive advocacy efforts by state-based pharmacy organizations and individual New York pharmacists, Gov.
SingleCare teams with Martin Sheen on Rx pricing TV campaign
SingleCare has partnered with legendary actor Martin Sheen, star of acclaimed films and television programs including “Apocalypse Now,” “The Departed,” “The West Wing” and “Grace and Frankie,” on a national television and digital advertising campaign to show Americans how they can save a significant
CVS Health Charity Classic unveils $1 million donation to local non-profits
CVS Health president and chief executive officer, Larry Merlo and PGA TOUR Champions and CVS Health Charity Classic co-hosts Brad Faxon and Billy Andrade came together Thursday to announce that the 2019 CVS Health Charity Classic generated $1 million for Southern New England charities.
Albertsons Cos. rolls out 1-2 hour Rx delivery service
Albertsons Cos. announced on Thursday that it is offering one- to two-hour delivery service at selected Albertsons Cos. pharmacies in Louisiana, Texas and the District of Columbia, decreasing the time patients must wait to receive critical medications.