AmerisourceBergen becomes Cencora
Cencora, Inc. today announced the completion of its name and stock ticker change from AmerisourceBergen Corporation, marking the latest stage of the company’s evolution as a leader in global pharmaceutical services.
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Southern Drug Store Association holds annual meeting in Nashville
Regional chain executives met in here for the annual Southern Drug Store Association meeting held August 2– 6, 2023. Hartig Drug Co., the countries longest continuously family-owned chain of pharmacies, hosted the meeting.
PQA-convened experts and patients prioritize opportunities to improve cancer care quality
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) convened 23 national experts and patients to prioritize opportunities to improve the quality of care for individuals using oral anticancer medications (OAM).
RedSail Technologies unveils Amplify LTC Pharmacy Podcast
RedSail Technologies is proud to announce the evolution of its popular Integra X Files podcast into the Amplify LTC Pharmacy Podcast, a fresh and revitalized video and audio platform dedicated entirely to the long-term care pharmacy industry.
NABP launches pulse interoperable partner program
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) today announced the launch of the Pulse Interoperable Partner program, a new initiative that will provide a framework for solution providers to integrate directly with Pulse by NABP and help accelerate interoperability in the drug supply chain.
Flu shots now available at all GIANT and MARTIN’S pharmacies
CARLISLE, Pa. – The GIANT Co. announced flu vaccinations are now available at all 133 GIANT and MARTIN’S in-store pharmacies. “The most effective way to fight the flu is by getting your annual flu shot,” said Leigh Shirley, director of pharmacy operations, The GIANT Company.
DSCSA delay a win for pharmacy supply chain and patients, NCPA says
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – After the Food and Drug Administration announced a one-year delay of its enforcement of Drug Supply Chain Security Act interoperability provisions, the National Community Pharmacists Association released the following reaction from CEO B.
HDA issues statement on FDA enforcement discretion of the DSCSA’s final implementation requirements
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) released a statement from president and CEO Chester “Chip” Davis, Jr.
FDA approving drugs after fewer trials, providing less information to public, OSU studies find
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is approving more novel pharmaceutical drugs based on single clinical trials and with less public disclosure about those trials than was the norm just a few years ago, a pair of recent studies from Oregon State University found.
Camber launches generic Zetia
Camber Pharmaceuticals nnounces the addition of ezetimibe tablets, USP to its current portfolio.
CVS Health launches Cordavis
CVS Health has launched Cordavis, a wholly owned subsidiary that will work directly with manufacturers to commercialize and/or co-produce biosimilar products (an FDA approved biologic medication that is highly similar to, and has no clinically meaningful differences from, a biologic medicine already
Walgreens, CVS to acquire Winn-Dixie’s pharmacy business
CVS Pharmacy and Walgreens will acquire the prescription files of Winn-Dixie and Harveys supermarkets in conjunction with the sale of the stores to Aldi.
Cardinal Health honors excellence in retail independent pharmacy at RBC 2023
At this year’s Retail Business Conference (RBC), Cardinal Health brought together more than 4,000 retail independent pharmacies here to celebrate the critical role they play in caring for their communities; demonstrate the power of advocacy and their collective voice; and empower them through educat
Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Co. and Drexi partner
Drexi, a cutting-edge pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), and Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Co., PBC (Cost Plus Drugs), have teamed up to address one of the most pressing challenges in healthcare today: providing better access to the right drugs at affordable prices.
Mutual Drug meets with Rep. Foushee, pharmacy community about industry priorities
During the past few months, HDA member Mutual Drug has been actively involved in advocacy and supply chain partner discussions to underscore the value of pharmaceutical distributors and to provide perspective on policy issues affecting the supply chain.