Preparing for value-based community care
Value-based care models have been used in health care for years, trying to strike a balance between coverage, cost and quality.
Pharmacy
Noninvasive exams can help head off liver disease
A race is under way among pharmaceutical companies to develop drugs that treat a spectrum of liver diseases, including nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), an asymptomatic condition characterized by elevated levels of fat in the liver, and its more severe form, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NAS
Biofourmis forms alliance with Novartis
BOSTON – Biofourmis announced Monday it has been selected by Novartis, a global healthcare company, to collaborate on a commercial project for managing patients with heart failure (HF) beginning in Southeast Asia, with potential plans to expand globally.
Mylan, Pfizer announce Viatris as the new company name
Mylan and Pfizer announced earlier this week that the name of the new company to be formed by the planned combination of Mylan and Upjohn, a division of Pfizer, will be Viatris (pronounced ‘viǝ-trīs).
Substance use disorder needs pharmacists’ help, NACDS says
ARLINGTON, Va.– Substance use disorder (SUD) treatment could benefit from pharmacists’ accessibility and expertise, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) wrote in detailed letters to 15 Medicaid program directors.
New Aetna Medicare programs help combat social isolation, improve health outcomes
Medical research shows that loneliness and social isolation are associated with negative health behaviors and a wide range of illnesses. In fact, the health impact of loneliness has been equated to smoking 15 cigarettes a day (Holt-Lunstad 2010). Loneliness and isolation are prevalent.
Johnson & Johnson’s Penkowski elected NPC board chair
The National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC) announced that Blasine Penkowski, chief strategic customer officer of Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc., has been elected chair of NPC’s board of directors for 2019-2020.
New study reveals top pain points for health care consumers
Medici, a virtual health care company, has released a new survey report titled, “Un-breaking the health care system,” based on a survey of 800 health care consumers conducted in late July.
Independent pharmacies suffer from DIR fees; PBM champions for change
GAINESVILLE, Ga. – As more independent pharmacies close or file for bankruptcy across the U.S.
New York organizations urge Governor Cuomo to cut Rx costs
A broad coalition of organizations representing New York patients, consumers and workers are urging Governor Andrew Cuomo to support a comprehensive policy package to address the high cost of prescription drugs in the next Executive Budget.
CHPA and AACP spearhead pharmacy school pilot for O-T-C products
The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) and American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) recently conducted a pilot effort to bolster pharmacy students’ training around over-the-counter (O-T-C) products. Through several CHPA member company donations,144 U.S.
Glenmark receives ANDA approval for adapalene and benzoyl peroxide gel
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has been granted final approval by the United States Food & Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) for adapalene and benzoyl peroxide gel, 0.1% 2.5%, the generic version of Epiduo Gel, 0.1% 2.5%, of Galderma Laboratories.
Higi partners with the American Diabetes Association
CHICAGO – Higi has teamed with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) to combat the large number of Americans with undiagnosed prediabetes or diabetes. Together, the two are offering a free and convenient self-service type 2 diabetes risk assessment at Higi Health Stations across its network.
ShopRite adds programs for Diabetes Awareness Month
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and as part of ShopRite’s continued commitment to providing free health and wellness services to its shoppers, the supermarket is offering a variety of free diabetes-themed educational classes, food demonstrations and store tours led by its team of over 100 in-s