Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) president and CEO Chester “Chip” Davis, Jr., testified today before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health during a legislative hearing on proposals to prevent and respond to generic drug shortages. Below is an excerpt from Mr.
CVS Health announced that the updated COVID-19 vaccine recently authorized by the FDA and recommended by the CDC is now available at its CVS Pharmacy locations. Pharmacies will begin receiving the new vaccine today and will continue to receive inventory on a rolling basis throughout the week.
The Washington State Pharmacy Association (WSPA), the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), and the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) are applauding a major victory in Washington State for patient access and for the viability of the pharmacies of all sizes and types on w
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Phenylephrine, a popular ingredient in many over-the-counter allergy and cold medicines, is ineffective in tablet form, an independent advisory committee to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration agreed Tuesday.
Today, Walgreens issued the following statement on updated COVID-19 vaccine appointments: “With the FDA and the CDC authorization for the new vaccines targeting newer coronavirus variants, Walgreens stands ready to provide critical access to COVID-19 vaccines for all eligible individuals.
Giant Food announced Tuesday that it is expanding its Giant Flexible Rewards loyalty program to offer rewards in the pharmacy department. Now, Flexible Rewards members will earn points through eligible pharmacy transactions, including prescriptions and immunizations.
WALTHAM, Mass. – Substance use disorder has far-reaching impacts across society, and health care workers are not immune. In some cases, health care worker addiction can lead them to use prescription drugs intended for patients or steal them to be sold for personal benefit.
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) announced Kirk Kaminsky and Jody Hatcher will serve a second year as chairman and vice chairman, respectively, of the HDA board of directors.
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens and Pearl Health have announced a partnership to accelerate the expansion of value-based care in collaboration with community-based primary care physicians.
EAST WINDSOR, N.J. – Aurobindo Pharma Limited has received final approval from U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application fluphenazine hydrochloride tablets 1mg, 2.5mg, 5mg, and 10mg.
EAST WINDSOR, N.J. – Aurobindo Pharma Limited has received final approval from U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application loperamide hydrochloride capsules USP, 2mg.
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.
