Pharmacy
A shortfall in diabetes diagnosis and care for 14 years
Adults with diabetes have a two- to three-times increased risk of early death compared to individuals without diabetes. Leaving diabetes uncontrolled can damage the kidneys, eyes, nerves and heart.
Health and wellness consumers are ready for virtual disruption
In recent years, the global health and wellness industry has grown rapidly, at nearly twice the rate of the global economy, with all signs pointing to a continuing upward trend. In 2017, the global wellness economy hit $4.
Pelosi unveils drug pricing plan
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.) on Thursday released her long awaited plan to lower drug prices for seniors on Medicare and younger people with private insurance. The proposal would allow Medicare to negotiate prices for up to 250 of the costliest drugs, including insulin.
Medicaid patients’ pharmacy access defended by NACDS
Rolling back assurances that Medicaid patients have appropriate health care access in each state would jeopardize health and increase costs, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) told the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in official comments.
Pharmacists for healthier lives launches immunization campaign
a coalition of pharmacy and healthcare organizations aiming to raise the profile of pharmacy as an essential health care profession – announced Tuesday the launch of a campaign aimed at educating the public on the importance of immunizations to maintain a healthy population.
Parata to begin facility expansions in Wisconsin and North Carolina
With a goal of supporting its rapid growth, Parata Systems will consolidate its current two Wisconsin facilities into one centrally-located space in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin and expand its headquarters building in Durham, N.C. by an additional 30,000 square feet.
Dr. Reddy’s launches O-T-C, store-brand equivalent of Prevacid 24HR capsules
Dr. Reddy’s announced Monday the launch of lansoprazole delayed-release capsules USP, 15 mg, an over-the-counter (O-T-C) store-brand equivalent of Prevacid 24HR capsules, in the United States market, as approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Dr.
PCMA issues statement on HHS report on Rx drug rebates
Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) president and chief executive officer JC Scott issued the following statement on the Health and Human Services Officer of Inspector General report (OIG) on prescription drug rebates in Medicare Part D.
Purdue Pharma files for Chapter 11 under new settlement
Purdue Pharma announced on Sunday that it has filed for bankruptcy protection under the new agreement the company reached in principle on a framework for settling the U.S. opioid litigation facing the company with 24 state attorneys general, analogous officials from 5 U.S.
Independent pharmacies win 2019 Digital Excellence Awards
Digital Pharmacist, a rapidly growing software company that powers digital communication and adherence solutions for more than 7,500 pharmacies, Friday announced the winners of the fourth annual Digital Pharmacist Awards.
Walmart debuts first health and wellness center
When Sam Walton opened the first Walmart store in Rogers, Ark., in 1962, he set in motion an enterprise that fundamentally transformed the way Americans shop, giving them convenient access to high-quality consumer products at the lowest possible price.
AZOVA and CPESN USA announce directory services program
SALT LAKE CITY – AZOVA announced Thursday that it will participate in CPESN USA’s Directory Services Program and launch a CPESN Pharmacy Digital Health Marketplace that will be available through mobile and web applications.
Senate Finance Committee wages bipartisan effort to lower DIR fees
On a strong bipartisan basis, the chairman, ranking member, and an overwhelming majority of the Senate Finance Committee have asked the Trump Administration to do its part to close a Medicare regulation loophole – known as pharmacy direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees – that inflates patients
AllianceRx Walgreens Prime presents study at NASP meeting
AllianceRx Walgreens Prime announced results from a new study analyzing data from patients prescribed interleukin-17 (IL-17) inhibitors for psoriasis.
Albertsons offers customers home opioid disposal option
As part of its commitment to prevent opioid misuse, Albertsons Cos. now offers DisposeRx — an at-home, eco-friendly medication disposal service — at its nearly 1,800 pharmacy counters in 34 states and Washington, D.C. Albertsons Cos.