Hy-Vee pharmacies stocked with flu vaccine for the 2019-2020 season
Hy-Vee announced Tuesday that the flu vaccine is available at its more than 270 Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations throughout its eight-state region without an appointment or prescription.
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Flu shots now available at Walgreens pharmacies, clinics
With flu season starting, Walgreens announced that flu shots are now available in all of its pharmacies and Healthcare Clinics, including Duane Reade pharmacies and Walgreens-owned Rite Aid pharmacies. Walgreens also announced that it is kicking off its “Get a Shot. Give a Shot.
Bartell Drugs ready for flu season
SEATTLE – The key to protection from the flu is getting the immunization at the right time.
Johnson & Johnson to appeal “flawed” opioid judgment in Oklahoma
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – Johnson & Johnson and its Janssen Pharmaceutical Cos. announced they will appeal the $572 million civil judgment entered in Cleveland County District Court in the State of Oklahoma’s lawsuit against opioid manufacturers.
Research says over one-third of pre-approved Rx drugs have not completed the FDA approval process
CATONSVILLE, Md. – The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Accelerated Approval Program was created in 1992 to significantly accelerate the ability to bring certain new drugs to market.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals receives ANDA approval for fulvestrant injection
Glenmark has been granted final approval by the United States Food & Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) for fulvestrant injection, 250 mg/5 mL (50 mg/mL), a generic version of Faslodex Injection, 250 mg/5 mL (50 mg/mL), of AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP.
Seasonal flu shots now available at Giant Food pharmacies
Giant Food announced Monday that flu shots are once again available at all of its in-store pharmacies for both adults and children.
NACDS leaders convey passion, purpose at NACDS TSE
BOSTON – “We have big issues. We have big ideas. So thank you for your role in addressing and advancing them at TSE.” With those words, National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) chairman of the board Chris Lane, executive vice president of Wakefern Food Corp.
H-E-B honored with Political Advocacy Award at NACDS TSE
BOSTON – H-E-B was honored for its political engagement during the Political Involvement Reception at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Total Store Expo Saturday night.
PQA seeks comments on proposed standard measure set for pharmacy accountability
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) seeks comments on its “Proposed Standard Measure Set for Pharmacy Accountability in Value-Based Models.
GIANT Food Stores intros pharmacy app
To make it easier for customers to manage their prescriptions, GIANT Food Stores has launched the GIANT Pharmacy App. When utilizing the free app, customers can request refills, transfer prescriptions and view prescription history.
AZOVA debuting Digital Healthcare Marketplace at NACDS
AZOVA announced Thursday its plans to debut the first ever Digital Health Marketplace bringing consumer access to pharmacy clinical services this month during National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) TSE Conference.
New report examines progress made across the Surescripts Network Alliance
ARLINGTON, Va. – A new report from Surescripts demonstrates how the nation’s leading health information network collaborated across the health care market to improve the accuracy of e-prescription transactions by 64% since 2016, leading to better e-prescribing quality, safety and cost.
Teva announces availability of a generic equivalent of EpiPen Jr.
Teva Pharmaceutical announced availability of the FDA-approved generic version of EpiPen Jr (epinephrine injection, USP) Auto-Injector, 0.15 mg, in the U.S. The product is available in most retail pharmacies, and the wholesale acquisition cost is $300 for a 2-pack.
PDX introduces data transmission solution, Envoy Dx
PDX is bringing to market its accurate data transmission solution, Envoy Dx. Gaining and maintaining access to specialty and limited-distribution networks involves adhering to specific procedures and meeting reporting requirements set by manufacturers.
Kroger Health awarded Community Pharmacy Practice Accreditation
Kroger Health recently received the CPPA Community Pharmacy Practice Accreditation through the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP).