FDA Safety Communication does not impact BD syringes
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Co.) has issued the following statement regarding the U.S.
Pharmacy
CVS showcases strategies for accelerating long-term growth
At its 2023 Investor Day on Tuesday, CVS Health is sharing how its strategy and combination of assets drives reliable, diversified, and accelerating earnings growth, while also delivering superior care and value to millions of Americans.
PQS Trend Report looks at factors related to medication adherence
Pharmacy Quality Solutions (PQS), a leading provider of performance management services, released its 2023 Industry Trend Report in Pharmacy Quality.
A&G will offer additional Rite Aid Store leases in 11 states
A&G Real Estate Partners, in its capacity as real estate advisor to Rite Aid Corp., announced plans to market for sale an additional tranche of neighborhood pharmacy leases, pending approval by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey.
Walmart announces free HIV screening pilot at two locations in Virginia
Today – on World AIDS Day – Walmart announced an HIV screening pilot at two Walmart pharmacies in Virginia, set to last three months, which will offer free HIV screenings and results.
NACDS offers input on HHS’ Healthy People 2030 initiative
NACDS has submitted comments highlighting key NACDS activities and initiatives which align with the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Healthy People 2030 initiative, which sets data-driven national objectives to improve the health and well-being of all Americans over the next decade.
RxSense partners with Walgreens to roll out Rx Savings Finder
RxSense, the health care technology company delivering industry-leading solutions for pharmacy benefits and prescription savings, today announced its collaboration with Walgreens to launch a new digital marketplace for consumers to access lower prices on thousands of prescription medications at Walg
Walgreens launches Rx Savings Finder
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens announced Thursday the launch of its new Rx Savings Finder, a simple-to-use digital tool designed to help customers save money on prescription medications.
CVS partners in opening of supportive housing community in Ohio
Today, a bipartisan group of elected officials joined representatives from CVS Health, Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA), Beacon 360 Management, and community leaders to announce the opening of Harriet’s Hope – a 52-unit, multifamily supportive housing community – empowering survivors o
Rite Aid offering Flu Shot Fridays during holidays
It’s the season to spread holiday cheer – not the flu.
AWS, Accenture help Merck use cloud technology to reduce drug discovery time
At AWS re:Invent, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), announced it is working with Accenture to help Merck to move a substantial portion of its IT infrastructure to AWS as part of the company’s multiyear cloud migration.
Camber launches generic Pepcid
PISCATAWAY, N.J.– Camber Pharmaceuticals announced the addition of famotidine powder for oral suspension, USP to its current portfolio. Famotidine powder for oral suspension, USP is indicated: In adults for the treatment of: active duodenal ulcer (DU). active gastric ulcer (GU).
Positive Dupixent results in COPD prompt FDA submission
The second Dupixent (dupilumab) investigational Phase 3 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) trial (NOTUS) has shown that Dupixent significantly reduced (34%) exacerbations, confirming positive published results from the landmark Phase 3 BOREAS trial.
Kinney Drugs no longer accepting GoodRx Prescription Savings Cards
Kinney Drugs announced that the 100% employee-owned community pharmacy chain operating in New York and Vermont will no longer accept GoodRx Prescription Savings Cards effective December 1, 2023. “For 120+ years, Kinney Drugs has taken our responsibilities as a community pharmacy very seriously.
MyTelemedicine deploys enhanced EMR into white-label telehealth platform
MyTelemedicine (MTM), the leader in fully customizable, HIPAA-compliant white-label telehealth technology, announces the addition of a cutting-edge, advanced Electronic Medical Record (EMR) feature into its award-winning telehealth platform.
NACDS backs re-introduced Medical Nutrition Therapy Act
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) announced its ongoing support for the newly reintroduced Medical Nutrition Therapy Act (S. 3297/H.R. 6407).