Genoa Healthcare opens 500th pharmacy serving behavioral health patients
Genoa Healthcare has opened its 500th pharmacy in the United States serving patients with mental health, substance use disorders and other complex, chronic health conditions.
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HDA issues statement on proposed importation rule
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) released the following statement regarding the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) proposed rule permitting prescription drug importation: “As an industry that saves healthcare between $33 and $53 billion each year by ensuring the safety, reliabi
Wolters Kluwer unveils new integrations to impact prescribing behaviors
NEW YORK – Wolters Kluwer, Health announced the addition of Clinical Insights to its industry-leading drug information resource, Lexicomp, in its ongoing efforts to harmonize care by supporting aligned decision-making between pharmacists and physicians at the point of care.
NCPA testifying at Senate hearing on tackling the opioid crisis
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Ronna Hauser, vice president of policy and government affairs operations at the National Community Pharmacists Association, will be testifying at the Senate Judiciary Committee’s hearing on Tuesday titled, “Tackling the Opioid Crisis: A Whole-of-Government Approach.
Benzer Pharmacy partners with AshHEALTH
Benzer Pharmacy announced Monday that it has named AshHEALTH to spearhead it’s National GPO and pharmacy acquisition strategy. Benzer is targeting aggressive growth as it aims to expand its fast-growing health-hub platform in every community Benzer serves.
CVS installs time delay safes in all of its Virginia pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy announced Monday that it has completed the rollout of time delay safes in all of its 353 CVS Pharmacy locations in Virginia, including pharmacies located in Target stores.
EnvisionRxOptions names Robson president
CAMP HILL, Pa. – EnvisionRxOptions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rite Aid and a leading pharmacy services and benefits company, announced Monday the appointment of Dan Robson as the company’s president. Robson will lead all aspects of EnvisionRxOptions operations.
House passes bill to lower drug prices
On Thursday The House passed a bill aimed at lowering prescription drug prices, a step toward a long-held Democratic goal that was met with sharp Republican resistance. The bill passed on a largely party-line vote of 230-192.
Analysis of HDA specialty distributors reveals continued growth
A new analysis published by the HDA Research Foundation indicates that oncology drugs, autoimmune and HIV therapeutics fueled specialty pharmaceutical segment growth in 2018.
SilverCloud’s platform now part of Express Scripts’ digital health formulary
SilverCloud Health, one of the leading digital mental health platforms, announced Friday that Express Scripts, the largest independent manager of pharmacy benefits in the United States, will include SilverCloud’s evidenced-based digital mental health platform on its new digital health formulary in 2
Oscar, Capsule partner to increase access to affordable drugs in N.Y.
Oscar and Capsule have announced a new partnership that will bring Capsule’s effortless, same-day delivery pharmacy benefits to all Oscar members in New York. Starting on January 1, 2020, all Oscar members can select Capsule as their pharmacy in the app.
CVS Health giving $750K to California Harm Reduction Coalition
As part of its commitment to building healthier communities, CVS Health announced Thursday it will be providing $750,000 over the next three years to the national Harm Reduction Coalition to improve the health and wellness of California residents impacted by prescription opioid misuse and abuse.
Walgreens designates 20 MS pharmacies
Furthering its commitment to personalized patient care and continuing education for pharmacy staff, this month Walgreens has designated 20 locations as multiple sclerosis (MS) specialized pharmacies.
WBA and McKesson to create German wholesale joint venture
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) and McKesson Corp. on Thursday signed an agreement to create a joint venture that will combine their respective pharmaceutical wholesale businesses in Germany with Alliance Healthcare Deutschland and GEHE Pharma Handel.
CVS Health rolls out Transform Oncology Care program
CVS Health announced on Thursday the Transform Oncology Care program, anchored on a first-of-its-kind precision medicine strategy for payors.