CVS’ Dr. Chaguturu named chair-elect of the board of directors at ATA
The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) announced that Dr. Sree Chaguturu, has been named chair-elect of the board of directors. Dr.
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Abbott’s iCGM sensors are cleared for connectivity with automated insulin delivery systems in the U.S.
Abbott announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared its FreeStyle Libre 2 and FreeStyle Libre 3 integrated continuous glucose monitoring (iCGM) system sensors for integration with automated insulin delivery (AID) systems.
Walgreens expands in primary care with Starling Physicians deal
Walgreens continues make more inroards into the primary care market as its majority owned VillageMD unit announced on Friday the acquisition of Starling Physicians, a multispecialty medical group operating over 30 locations in Connecticut.
NACDS D.C. fly-in event centers on future of patient access
February 28-March 1 — to talk about the future of patients’ access to trusted pharmacies. “We are extremely appreciative of the NACDS membership’s engagement at this crucial time for the industry and for the Americans it serves,” said
Camber launches generic Ranexa
Camber Pharmaceuticals has added ranolazine ER tablets to its current portfolio. Ranolazine ER tablets is a prescription medicine used to treat angina that keeps coming back (chronic angina).
Economic experts agree anti-competitive S. 127 would increase Rx drug costs
In case you missed it, leading economic experts and competition watchdogs have overwhelmingly expressed concern with recently reintroduced legislation, S. 127, the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act, that targets the pharmacy benefits of employers and small businesses.
Walgreens will not offer abortion pills in some states
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) said Thursday that it will not dispense abortion pills in the states of 20 Republican attorneys general who have told the pharmacy chain it risked breaking the law should it dispense them to the states by mail. The decision comes after the U.S.
Walmart Health plans major expansion
Walmart plans to add 28 new Walmart Health centers this year, bringing the total number of locations to at least 75 by year-end. The expansion will bring the Walmart Health format into two new states — Missouri and Arizona — while deepening its presence in Texas with additional outlets in the Dallas
Walgreens, DoorDash, Uber partner for free, same-day delivery of HIV medications
Walgreens, in partnership with DoorDash and Uber, Thursday announced free, same-day delivery of medications for the prevention and treatment of HIV. The service is available to eligible patients within 15 miles of thousands of participating Walgreens retail pharmacies nationwide.
WBA sells 15.5 million shares of Option Care Health
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) announced Thursday that it has sold 13.0 million shares of Option Care Health (OPCH) common stock in an underwritten secondary offering and, subject to completion of the offering, a concurrent share repurchase by OPCH in the amount of approximately 2.5 million shares.
House committee investigation keeps the heat on PBMs, NCPA says
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Community Pharmacists Association is hailing moves today by the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Oversight and Accountability to launch an investigation into pharmacy benefit managers. Kicking off the probe, Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.
Camber unveils generic Valcyte
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Camber Pharmaceuticals announced the addition of valganciclovir for oral solution to its current portfolio.
Dr Reddy’s buys US generic products portfolio of Mayne Pharma
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has agreed to acquire the U.S. generic prescription product portfolio of Australia-based Mayne Pharma Group Limited. Under the terms of the agreement, Dr.
Lilly cuts insulin prices by 70%
Eli Lilly and Co. announced price reductions of 70% for its most commonly prescribed insulins and an expansion of its Insulin Value Program that caps patient out-of-pocket costs at $35 or less per month.
Walmart and CareSource to address health disparities
Walmart and CareSource, a nonprofit, nationally recognized managed care organization, announced Tuesday that it has entered into a unique agreement to address racial health inequities.