American Regent introduces Sodium Phosphates Injection
American Regent announces the launch and availability of Sodium Phosphates Injection, USP, which is FDA-approved and therapeutically equivalent to Sodium Phosphates.
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Upsher-Smith debuts enhanced rare disease support program
Upsher-Smith has debuted its enhanced Promise of Support Program – a patient-centered program designed to offer patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers in the rare disease community comprehensive support throughout the treatment journey.
Regeneron, Sanofi: EU approves Dupixent as first-ever targeted therapy for COPD patients
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has approved Dupixent (dupilumab) as an add-on maintenance treatment for adults with uncontrolled chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) characterized by raised blood eosinophils.
Aurigene to partner with Edity Therapeutics in cell therapy
Aurigene’s parent company, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, has recently made a strategic investment in Edity and will provide discovery services in cell therapy to the company.
Novo Nordisk to build a facility in Clayton, NC
Novo Nordisk will invest $4.1 billion to build a second fill and finishing manufacturing facility in Clayton, North Carolina. The move will help the company grow its ability to produce current and future injectable treatments for people with obesity and other serious chronic diseases.
Court rejects plan to shield Sacklers in Purdue opioid deal
The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would have shielded members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids but also would have provided billions of dollars to combat the opioid epidemic.
Publix Pharmacy is now connecting customers with a virtual care service
Publix customers now have access to a virtual care service powered by WellSync. By filling out an online health questionnaire, customers can seek medical care from a licensed provider with no appointment needed and from the comfort of their home.
NACDS honors Men’s Health Month
ARLINGTON, VA – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) honored the annual observance of Men’s Health Month in June by showcasing NACDS member pharmacies’ efforts throughout the month and every day to advance men’s health and to encourage men and boys to be proactive in their health.
Amazon Clinic is now Amazon One Medical’s pay-per-visit telehealth service
Amazon One Medical now offers customers two ways to get convenient, high-quality health care: Pay-per-visit telehealth for 30+ common conditions (like pink eye, the flu, or a sinus infection), or Membership where customers pay a monthly or annual fee for on-demand virtual care, easy booking of same
NACDS applauds Senate Finance Committee chair Ron Wyden for calling on CMS to rein in PBM middlemen
so that patients may continue to
Biosimilars Council submits comments to FDA for promotional labeling and advertising considerations
Today, on behalf of its members, the Biosimilars Council submitted comments to the FDA on draft guidance that discusses considerations for presenting data and information about reference products or biosimilar products in promotional communications.
McKesson ideaShare inspires independent community pharmacies
This week, McKesson Corp., Health Mart, and Health Mart Atlas welcomed nearly 2,700 attendees including independent pharmacies at the 2024 McKesson ideaShare conference in New Orleans.
At Massachusetts State House, NACDS calls for PBM reform now
National Association of Chain Drug Stores President and CEO Steven C.
Upcoming NCPA items for pharmacy teams
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Community Pharmacists Association is pleased to announce these upcoming events for pharmacists and pharmacy team members: June 27 – What States Did for Pharmacies in 2024, advocacy update.