Aurobindo gets FDA approval for aripiprazole oral solution
EAST WINDSOR, N.J. – Aurobindo Pharma has received final approval from U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application for aripiprazole oral solution, 1 mg/mL.
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AZOVA and OneOme partner on PGx test
AZOVA Inc. Thursday announced a partnership with OneOme, co-founded with the Mayo Clinic, to offer OneOme’s RightMed comprehensive test through AZOVA’s platform.
CVS and Walgreens test in-store dental services
With chain drug stores starting to offer some health check ups, CVS Health and Walgreens are now addressing oral health at some of their locations as well.
McKesson joins World Cancer Day efforts
McKesson Corp. is supporting World Cancer Day by expanding its commitment to reduce the devastating impact of cancer by making medicines and treatment readily available and by supporting those on the frontlines. “Most Americans have been touched by cancer.
CVS expands free wellness screenings in California
As part of its commitment to building healthier communities across the country, CVS Health announced Wednesday it is expanding its free health and wellness screening campaign statewide in California throughout 2019, including in Fresno, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego and San Francisco.
NGA calls for review of pharmacy DIR fee structure
The National Grocers Association (NGA), the national trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, filed comments on a proposed rule with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on pharmacy Direct and Indirect Remuneration (DIR) fees that negatively impact the indep
Mississippi, Alabama see flu activity gains in Walgreens’ Flu Index
Mississippi and Alabama had flu activity gains in Walgreens Flu Index for week ending January 26, 2019.
Texas Children’s Hospital expands partnership with Omnicell
Omnicell announced that Texas Children’s Hospital will expand its Omnicell automated medication management platform, with the addition of new automation for pharmacy and patient care areas, leveraging streamlined workflows and safety initiatives to support improved patient care and enhanced pharmacy
NACDS promotes six to advance Access Agenda
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has promoted six staff members to roles vital to the advancement of the NACDS Access Agenda and its related issue campaigns. Michael Angeloni was named government affairs and communications associate.
Pharmacy DIR proposal supported by nearly 3,500 pharmacists
A years-long effort led by the National Community Pharmacists Association to build support for a proposal to move pharmacy price concessions to point-of-sale reached a critical milestone on Jan. 25, 2019.
Global Rx spending forecast to exceed $1.5 trillion by 2023
The global pharmaceutical market is expected to grow at a slower rate over the next five years, according to a new report released Tuesday from IQVIA. Global spending on medicine reached $1.2 trillion in 2018, according to the report, and by 2023, that number could exceed $1.5 trillion.
Leading Edge Pharms adds new pain relief ointment to Cannavera line
Leading Edge Pharms, a biotechnology company developing novel cannabinoid therapies and innovative delivery systems, announced the launch of a new pain relief ointment in their existing Cannavera product line of topical pain relief creams, sprays and oils.
USF clinical trial seeks to reduce risk of Alzheimer’s, delay effects from disease
What if solving brain games and puzzles on a computer could reduce the chances of developing dementia such as Alzheimer’s or delay the debilitating loss of function associated with the disease? That’s the question researchers from the University of South Florida (USF) are seeking to answer through a
CaryRx aims to Uberize pharmacies with mobile platform
Cary Rx has extended the release of their enterprise offering, CaryRx Enterprise, providing a cost-efficient platform that enables any pharmacy to transform into a tech-enabled operation.
Kroger Health, PTS Diagnostics launch CardioChek Plus analyzers
PTS Diagnostics and Kroger Health, Kroger Co.’s nationwide arm of health and wellness facilities, services and programs, announce the full rollout of CardioChek Plus analyzers for point-of-care blood testing to help identify individuals at-risk of heart attack, stroke and diabetes.