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Cardinal Health reports second quarter results

Cardinal Health reports second quarter results

Cardinal Health reported on Thursday second quarter fiscal year 2019 revenues of $37.7 billion, an increase of 7%. The company also reported growth in GAAP operating earnings of 26% to $504 million and a decrease in non-GAAP operating earnings of 13 percent to $637 million.

ACPE executive director Dr. Peter Vlasses retires

ACPE executive director Dr. Peter Vlasses retires

CHICAGO – The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) announces that their executive director Dr. Peter Vlasses will retire on June 30, 2019. Dr. Vlasses will have served as the executive director of ACPE for 20 years and been a leader in the profession of pharmacy for almost 45 years.

Aurobindo receives FDA approval for tadalafil tablets

Aurobindo receives FDA approval for tadalafil tablets

Aurobindo has received final approval from U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application for tadalafil tablets USP, 20 mg. Aurobindo’s tadalafil tablets is an AB-rated generic equivalent to the reference listed drug, Eli Lilly’s Adcirca.

Hy-Vee expands discount medications list

Hy-Vee expands discount medications list

Hy-Vee announced Wednesday the expansion of its discount medications list to assist customers with lowering their health care costs, making their lives easier, healthier and happier. The new medication list went into effect February 1, and is available to all patients with no enrollment fees.

Camber Pharmaceuticals launches generic Adcirca

Camber Pharmaceuticals launches generic Adcirca

PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Camber Pharmaceuticals is pleased to announce the addition of tadalafil tablets to our growing portfolio of products. Tadalafil tablets are the generic version of Adcirca from Eli Lilly Co. and is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Camber Pharmaceuticals launches generic Norco

Camber Pharmaceuticals launches generic Norco

PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Camber Pharmaceuticals announces the addition of hydrocodone APAP tablets to our growing portfolio of products. Hydrocodone APAP tablets are the generic version of Norco from Warner Chilcott Co. and is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.

QS/1’s Anderson elected ASAP president

QS/1’s Anderson elected ASAP president

QS/1 vice president of Technology Sonny Anderson has been elected president of ASAP, the American Society for Automation in Pharmacy.  Anderson will serve two years. He succeeds Michael Podgurski.

PCMA unveils new campaign on the value of PBMs

PCMA unveils new campaign on the value of PBMs

As the debate on prescription drug costs continues and policymakers seek solutions to reduce out-of-control prices for consumers, the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) today is announcing the launch of a new, multi-faceted digital public affairs campaign OnYourRxSide.

NACDS welcomes 2019 National Drug Control Strategy

NACDS welcomes 2019 National Drug Control Strategy

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) today welcomed the White House’s release of the 2019 National Drug Control Strategy, and expressed in particular the Association’s commitment to collaboration as part of the solution to the opioid-abuse epidemic.

DIR fee reform highlights NACDS Regional

DIR fee reform highlights NACDS Regional

PALM BEACH – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ (NACDS) campaign-style approach to the issues crucial for pharmacy value and viability dominated today’s opening session of the 2019 NACDS Regional Chain Conference.

CVS offering free heart health screenings in February

CVS offering free heart health screenings in February

As part of its ongoing commitment to building healthier communities, CVS Health announced Monday it will be offering no cost “Know Your Numbers” heart health screenings at MinuteClinic, the company’s retail medical clinic, every Thursday in February, including Valentine’s Day.

Kroger to offer free cholesterol screenings during American Heart Month

Kroger to offer free cholesterol screenings during American Heart Month

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Each minute, more than one person in the United States dies from a heart disease-related event. Heart disease can be prevented with a healthy diet and physical activity. However, people with high cholesterol often exhibit no symptoms.

Measles outbreak spreads; Bartell’s urges vaccination

Measles outbreak spreads; Bartell’s urges vaccination

The Washington State Department of Health has 39 confirmed cases of measles between King County and Clark County. 34 of 36 cases were unvaccinated individuals. Vaccinations are the first line of defense for preventative care and Bartell’s is prepared to help protect the community from the outbreak.