McKesson’s new distribution center in Seattle area debuts
McKesson Corp. has opened a new distribution center here – 35 miles south of Seattle.
Pharmacy
Pharmacy urges action to close DIR fee loophole
WASHINGTON – With the Senate Finance Committee holding a legislative markup today of the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act (PDPRA) of 2019, eight associations noted initial bipartisan movement on direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fee reform, but reiterated the need for swift and decisive
RxSafe to partner for European distribution
RxSafe has announced a partnership with U.K.-based Centred Solutions to deliver adherence strip packaging automation to the European pharmacy market. Under the agreement, Centred Solutions becomes the exclusive distributor of RapidPakRx in the United Kingdom and the rest of the European Union (EU).
CVS announces new health platform for social determinants of health
Approximately 60% of a person’s life expectancy is influenced by their everyday activities outside of the doctor’s office our individual behaviors, as well as social and environmental factors.
NCPA urges PBM reform in major media print ads
In print ads Tuesday in the Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal, the National Community Pharmacists Association is urging policymakers to rein in pharmacy benefit managers to help lower drug costs.
Upsher-Smith acquires two products from Dr. Reddy’s
MAPLE GROVE, Minn. – Upsher-Smith recently announced that it has completed the acquisition of Tosymra (sumatriptan) Nasal Spray, 10 mg, and Zembrace SymTouch (sumatriptan) Injection 3 mg from Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories. The products were previously commercialized through Dr.
CVS adds time delay safes to all Pennsylvania pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy announced Tuesday that it has completed the rollout of time delay safes in all of its 512 CVS Pharmacy locations in Pennsylvania, including pharmacies located in Target stores.
Giant Food installs automated external defibrillators in all its stores
Giant Food has installed public access automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in all of its 164 stores across Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia and Delaware. The AEDs were placed in the closest proximity to the front and middle of all stores as of June 30th, 2019.
NACDS hotline rallies industry to urge DIR relief
With the Senate Finance Committee expected to begin making decisions on spending bills as early as today, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores has launched a telephone hotline — (866) DIR-RE4M — that pharmacy advocates can use to urge the inclusion of DIR fee relief in drug-pricing legislat
Walmart and Sam’s Club offering talking Rx labels
Walmart and Sam’s Club are deeply committed to accessibility and medication safety for their blind, visually impaired and print-impaired pharmacy patients. To enhance their commitment, Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies provide En-Vision America’s ScripTalk audible (i.e.
Amneal among companies to launch generic version of Lyrica
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a number of applications for the generic version of Pfizer’s Lyrica (pregabalin). The FDA gave the green light to the following companies: Amneal, Alembic, Alkem, Dr. Reddy’s, InvaGen, MSN Laboratories, Rising Pharmaceuticals, Sciegen, and Teva.
Walgreens expands Find Care platform
Walgreens announced Monday that it has expanded the Walgreens Find Care platform to now include chronic care management, featuring connected devices and digital therapeutic solutions for patients with diabetes, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
CVS Pharmacy names Murphy SVP, payer relations and managed care
CVS Pharmacy has named Kevin Murphy, Jr., senior vice president, payer relations and managed care. In this role, Murphy will oversee negotiation for all retail reimbursement contracts with third-party payors and develop new methods of contracting with PBMs and Health Plans.
Dr. Reddy’s intros generic O-T-C version of Allegra-D
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has introduced an over-the-counter store-brand equivalent of Chattem’s Allegra-D (fexofenadine 60 mg and pseudoephedrine 120 mg) extended-release tablets.
DIR fee relief urgency clear at NACDS board member D.C. fly-in
Ten NACDS board of directors members met with key members of Congress in Washington, D.C. this week. The meetings focused on conveying the urgent need for direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fee relief. The timing was ideal, given that decisions are being made now about drug-pricing legislation.
CVS Health provides $2.9 million in new grants to free clinics
As part of an ongoing commitment to building healthier communities, CVS Health and its Foundation Thursday announced $2.9 million in grants to the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) and their members.