A new report published by the HDA Research Foundation concludes that federal proposals to permit the importation of prescription drugs into the U.S. fail to provide comprehensive guidance and funding to meet current federal safety and quality standards.
Walgreens is taking proactive measures to assist customers, team members and communities currently in the projected path of Tropical Storm Barry, and is preparing to fully support any impacted regions in its aftermath.
Amneal Pharmaceuticals announced this week a comprehensive restructuring plan designed to reduce its cost base, further right size its organization and optimize its global manufacturing infrastructure.
Support for pharmacy direct and indirect remuneration fee reform continues to grow, with 204 pharmacy stakeholder and patient advocacy groups urging the Senate Finance Committee to include pharmacy DIR fee reform in its forthcoming drug pricing legislation. Nearly a quarter of the U.S.
Smith Drug Co. has entered into a non-exclusive agreement to distribute the PerceptiMed, scripClip will-call system to pharmacies.
The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) issued the following statement on today’s action by the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health drug pricing transparency legislation: PCMA applauds the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health for advancing legislation promoting real-
Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) president and chief executive officer JC Scott issued the following statement on the Administration’s decision to withdraw the proposed rule on prescription drug rebates: “We understand that high prescription drug prices are a burden for too many Ame
Walgreens and Kaléo announced Thursday AUVI-q (epinephrine injection, USP) 0.1 mg auto-injector is available at Walgreens locations nationwide. AUVI-q 0.1 mg is the first and only epinephrine auto-injector (EAI) approved by the U.S.
Kroger Health, the healthcare arm of The Kroger Co., announced its partnership with Myriad Genetics to pilot Myriad Genetics’ GeneSight pharmacogenomic test with Kroger Prescription Plan members. Nearly 500 Kroger pharmacies across five states will participate in the GeneSight pilot.
Dr. Reddy’s announced launch of an over-the-counter (O-T-C) store-brand equivalent of Mucinex D Extended Release Tablets in two strengths— guaifenesin 600 mg and pseudoephedrine HCl 60 mg, and guaifenesin 1200 mg and pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg—in the United States market, as approved by the U.S.
Eli Lilly and Co. announced the upcoming presentation of data indicating rising rates of opioid use for the treatment of migraine based on results from the OVERCOME (Observational Survey of the Epidemiology, Treatment and Care of Migraine) study.
PerceptiMed, the makers of the scripClip pick-to-light will call system announced Wednesday that Sandstone Pharmacies, of Calgary, Alberta, Canada have agreed to install the system in nine more of their pharmacies.
CVS Pharmacy announced Wednesday the expansion of its safe medication disposal program in Ohio, adding disposal units in 53 CVS Pharmacy stores in communities across the state, including Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Toledo and Youngstown.
CVS Health announced Wednesday that MinuteClinic, the company’s retail medical clinic, has rolled out its virtual visit offering in eight additional states.
The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) is announcing the addition of IngenioRx as its newest member company. IngenioRx provides pharmacy benefit management services to payers, including affiliates of Anthem, Inc.
