Aurobindo gets FDA approval for cephalexin tablets 250mg and 500mg
Aurobindo Pharma’s, Cephalexin Tablets are an AB-rated generic equivalent to the reference listed drug (RLD), Keflet Tablets, manufactured by Eli Lilly and Co.
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John Murphy named president and CEO of AAM
He most recently served as the chief policy officer at the Biotechnology Innovation Organization, where he led BIO’s legal, policy, and international initiatives for the organization’s healthcare portfolio.
NACDS urges FDA, HHS to keep medication access as supply chain pursues DSCSA compliance
This situation jeopardizes patients' access to prescription drugs, through no fault of dispensers.
Study: Prescription shortages led to 1 in 4 Americans skipping doses in 2024
47% say their prescriptions have gotten more expensive over the past five years.
GoodRx now offering neffy at lowest discounted cash price at retail pharmacies
Approved by the Food and Drug Administration in August, neffy is the first needle-free treatment for Type I allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, offering an innovative alternative to auto-injectors.
Biden-Harris Administration announces investment to integrate mental health and substance use disorder treatment into primary care
$240 million in funding will launch and expand behavioral health care services in 400 Community Health Centers that provide primary care to more than 10 million patients – advancing President Biden’s Unity Agenda
NACDS, member pharmacy executives engage in White House meeting to coordinate preparedness for the fall respiratory illness season and beyond
NACDS member pharmacies recently participated in a meeting with the White House Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy.
NACDS joins 180 groups to call on Biden Admin to aid in negotiations between the USMX and ILA
At issue is a labor contract set to expire on September 30, 2024, that covers all maritime container ports along the East and Gulf Coasts of the United States.
Congress grills Novo Nordisk CEO over price of Ozempic and Wegovy
Jørgensen did say he wants to work with them on policy solutions that will address the “structural issues” that drive up prescription drug costs.
Aptar Pharma celebrates North America capacity expansion
Extension of Congers, NY manufacturing site increases manufacturing capacity of drug delivery solutions to benefit customers and patients.
Roger Wheeler tapped to lead Stop & Shop as current president Gordon Reid announces retirement
Wheeler brings over 30 years of supermarket industry experience to his new role, including nearly two decades with Ahold Delhaize USA and Stop & Shop.
PQA evaluating pharmacy impact on immunization assessment and gap closure
Pilot will evaluate measure concepts and data exchange in value-based arrangements.
PCMA issues statement on Senate HELP Committee Hearing
PBMs are committed to helping clients navigate the GLP-1 coverage journey.
FTC sues major pharmacy benefit managers over insulin prices
The agency’s complaint filed Friday alleges Caremark, Express Scripts and Optum Rx steered patients toward higher priced insulin to bring in larger rebates from pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Pharmacy organizations unite to commemorate Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day
Alarmingly, suicide rates are even higher among pharmacists compared to the general population.
Cardinal Health to acquire Integrated Oncology Network
Transaction demonstrates Cardinal Health's continued strategic investment in specialty and oncology, underscores commitment to independent community health care providers.