CVS Caremark and GoodRx launch Caremark Cost Saver
CVS Caremark and GoodRx announced the launch of Caremark Cost Saver to help lower pharmacy out-of-pocket drug costs for CVS Caremark clients’ members.
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Aurobindo receives FDA approval for ramelteon tablets
EAST WINDSOR, N.J. – Aurobindo Pharma Limited has received final approval from U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application ramelteon tablets, 8mg.
Brookshire Grocery Co. sells pharmacy business to Walgreens
TYLER, Texas – Brookshire Grocery Co. announced an agreement were Walgreens will acquire BGC’s 120 pharmacies in Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas, which includes pharmacy customer prescription files and related pharmacy inventory.
New digital Rx data shows CVS, Amazon among leaders in user experience elements
A new report from Corporate Insight identifies digital pharmacies from Amazon and CVS as among the leaders in key user experience categories.
HDA to host Traceability Seminar in August
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) will host its annual Traceability Seminar two months early, on August 29–31, 2023, in Washington, D.C.
Transaction Data Systems announces closing of merger with Outcomes
Transaction Data Systems (TDS), a portfolio company of BlackRock Long Term Private Capital and GTCR, announces the closing of the previously announced transaction with Cardinal Health.
Aurobindo receives FDA approval for etyqa tablets
EAST WINDSOR, N.J. – Aurobindo Pharma has received final approval from U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application for etyqa tablets, 0.5mg/0.1mg and 1mg/0.5mg.
OPA names Hitesh Pandya new board chair
The Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA), a leading advocacy and professional development organization for thousands of pharmacy professionals throughout the province, is pleased to announce the appointment of Hitesh Pandya as the new chair of its board of directors.
Pharma brands experience post-pandemic slump while leading medical devices brands embrace AI
According to a recent study, Johnson & Johnson holds the title of the world’s most valuable and strongest pharmaceutical brand, valued at USD12.8 billion.
Bedoya meets with independent pharmacy owners on PBM issues
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Federal Trade Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya and attorneys from the Pennsylvania attorney general’s office participated in a roundtable discussion on Thursday focusing on pharmacy benefit managers’ contracting practices.
Walgreens to sponsor, participate in Children with Diabetes event
This week Walgreens announced its participation as the premier sponsor of Children with Diabetes (CWD), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing education and support to families living with type 1 diabetes, at their upcoming Friends for Life (FFL) conference.
Peggy Noonan to speak at 2023 NACDS Total Store Expo
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) today announced that Peggy Noonan – Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist forThe Wall Street Journal – will be the keynote speaker at the 2023 NACDS Total Store Expo, to be held August 12-14 in San Diego, CA.
Aurobindo receives FDA nod for roflumilast tablets
Aurobindo Pharma Limited has received final approval from U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application for Aurobindo Receives FDA Approval for roflumilast tablets, 500mcg.
Aurobindo receives FDA approval for clomipramine hydrochloride capsules
EAST WINDSOR, N.J. – Aurobindo Pharma Limited has received final approval from U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application for Aurobindo Receives FDA Approval for clomipramine hydrochloride capsules USP, 25mg, 50mg, and 75mg.