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Camber launches new generic for Detrol LA

Camber launches new generic for Detrol LA

PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Camber Pharmaceuticals announces the addition of tolterodine tartrate ER capsules to its growing portfolio of products. Tolterodine tartrate ER capsules are the generic version of Detrol LA from Pharmacia & Upjohn Co. and is used to treat overactive bladder.

Lewis Drug acquires six Shopko pharmacies

Lewis Drug acquires six Shopko pharmacies

Lewis Drug announced that the chain has purchased pharmacy assets, including prescription files and records, from Shopko Stores in the following six communities: Madison, Mitchell and Sisseton, S.D.; Luverne and St. James, Minn. and Ida Grove, Iowa.

Lupin gets FDA nod for depression drug

Lupin gets FDA nod for depression drug

Lupin announced on Tuesday that it has received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market a generic version of Alvogen’s Fluoxetine Tablets, 60mg. Fluoxetine is indicated in the treatment of major depressive disorders.

Nebraska Medicine completes expansion of outpatient pharmacy

Nebraska Medicine completes expansion of outpatient pharmacy

Nebraska Medicine, the largest health care facility in Nebraska, has just completed a major upgrade to its flagship outpatient pharmacy. According to Vince Jorn, director of community based pharmacy services, the newly expanded pharmacy tripled in size from 2500 to 7500 square feet.

HHS Sec. Azar visits community pharmacists

HHS Sec. Azar visits community pharmacists

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar yesterday visited Chateau Drugs and Gifts in Metairie, La., which is owned by National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) members Kerry and Diane Milano, both of whom are registered pharmacists.

Upsher-Smith, NASPA honor pharmacists

Upsher-Smith, NASPA honor pharmacists

MAPLE GROVE, MN – Upsher-Smith and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA) recently recognized the recipients of the 2018 NASPA Excellence in Innovation Award.