The Food and Drug Administration approved a new round of vaccines against COVID-19. The vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer and its partner BioNTech were approved Monday for people 12 and older and under an emergency use authorization for children ages 6 months to 11 years old.
Rite Aid announced Monday that NARCAN Nasal Spray, a medication used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, is available at all locations nationwide, including Bartell Drugs in the Pacific Northwest. NARCAN Nasal Spray can be purchased over the counter without a prescription.
The Kroger Co. today said it has agreed to pay up to $1.2 billion to U.S. states, subdivisions and Native American tribes to settle the majority of claims that it fueled the opioid epidemic through lax oversight of its pill sales.
Amneal Pharmaceuticals has received Abbreviated New Drug Application (“ANDA”) approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) for calcium gluconate in sodium chloride injection, 1000 mg/50 mL and 2000 mg/100 mL. This injectable product is currently on the U.S. FDA shortage product list.
Amneal Pharmaceuticals announced it has received Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) for lisdexamfetamine dimesylate capsules, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg, 50 mg, 60 mg, and 70 mg.
Meijer pharmacies are prepared for customers’ fall vaccination needs with a full inventory of flu shots ahead of flu season and the first ever FDA-approved Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine for adults 60 and older.
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.– Aetna Better Health® of Illinois, a CVS Health company, delivered more than $12.7 million in value-based care incentive payments to several community health centers in Illinois. The funds will help the centers improve quality of care in under-resourced communities.
Following timely outreach from NACDS on behalf of the industry, NACDS was pleased to see efficient action from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services (CMS) to help mitigate RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) vaccine access challenges at pharm
CVS Health is prepared to meet patients’ vaccination and other preventive health care needs as flu season approaches. CVS Pharmacy and MinuteClinic are offering the annual flu vaccine at locations nationwide.
The Association for Accessible Medicines (AAM has released its 2023 U.S. Generic & Biosimilar Medicines Savings Report highlighting the value of generic and biosimilar medicines. According to the analysis, the U.S.
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) announces the appointment of Kala Shankle as vice president of Regulatory Affairs. In this position, Shankle will direct regulatory activities and priorities on behalf of HDA’s 35 healthcare distributor members.
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Walmart pharmacists will be testing and treating people for common illnesses under a new “Testing and Treatment” program being rolled out in a dozen states, the company said.
GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. – Kinney Drugs will be among the first pharmacies in the U.S. to offer NARCAN Nasal Spray. NARCAN Nasal Spray is a life-saving medication used as an emergency treatment for opioid overdose.
Walgreens is taking an important step to increase access to and education around naloxone by announcing that over-the-counter (OTC) NARCAN Nasal Spray will be available at Walgreens stores and online as soon as Sept. 5, with nationwide availability on Sept. 7. This announcement follows the U.S.
Today, Emergent BioSolutions announced NARCAN Naloxone HCl Nasal Spray 4 mg will be available on shelves nationwide and online beginning in September.
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.
