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Pharmacy “DIR fee” loophole must close, NACDS RxIMPACT urges

Pharmacy “DIR fee” loophole must close, NACDS RxIMPACT urges

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) RxIMPACT program has launched an Action Alert, urging Congress to provide “DIR fee” relief in time to save pharmacies and to reduce seniors’ out-of-pocket drug costs. Through NACDS RxIMPACT, pharmacy advocates are contacting U.S.

Lupin releases budesonide inhalation suspension

Lupin releases budesonide inhalation suspension

Lupin announced the launch of its budesonide inhalation suspension, 0.5 mg/2 mL single-dose ampules in the U.S. market, having received an approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration earlier. Lupin’s budesonide inhalation suspension, 0.

Upsher-Smith hosts pharmacy conference

Upsher-Smith hosts pharmacy conference

Upsher-Smith recently hosted the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA)/Pharmacists Mutual Leadership Conference at its Maple Grove headquarters on May 20-21, 2019.

FLAVORx now available at Walmart Neighborhood Markets

FLAVORx now available at Walmart Neighborhood Markets

To help busy families, especially moms, who are dispensing antibiotics and other medications to sick little ones, Walmart is now offering FLAVORx with select liquid prescriptions for no additional cost at Neighborhood Market pharmacies.

Glenmark gets FDA’s nod for generic Vesicare

Glenmark gets FDA’s nod for generic Vesicare

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has gotten the okay from the Food and Drug Administration for solifenacin succinate tablets, in 5 mg and 10 mg dosages strengths. Solifenacin succinate tablets are the generic of Astellas Pharma’s Vesicare tablets, 5 mg and 10 mg.

Surescripts releases new survey

Surescripts releases new survey

The complex specialty prescribing process consumes a disproportionate amount of time and effort according to a new Surescripts survey of health care providers. For example, nearly 40% of providers surveyed said it can take up to two weeks to get their patients started on specialty therapy.

NCPA, NACDS address DIR pharmacy reform failure

NCPA, NACDS address DIR pharmacy reform failure

The National Community Pharmacists Association and the National Association of Chain Drug Stores issued the following statement Thursday after a final drug pricing rule was released and failed to reform pharmacy direct and indirect remuneration fees, or pharmacy DIR: “We are disappointed and frustra

Benzer strives for ‘bold new future’ for pharmacy

Benzer strives for ‘bold new future’ for pharmacy

Benzer Pharmacy is a company of pharmacists and technicians who are supported from the corporate office in their efforts to put the patient first. No effort is spared by Benzer to provide positive outcomes, according to chief operating officer Noah Chapman.