APhA names Bernstein SVP, pharmacy practice and government affairs
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) has named Ilisa Bernstein, as its new senior vice president of pharmacy practice and government affairs, effective October 14.
Pharmacy
Hy-Vee to provide free heart health screenings in September
Hy-Vee will provide free heart health screenings throughout its eight-state region during the month of September. Hy-Vee dietitians working out of Hy-Vee Healthy You Mobiles will offer the free heart health screenings to customers at more than 130 Hy-Vee stores.
Walgreens prepares for Hurricane Dorian
Walgreens is taking proactive measures to assist customers, team members and communities in the projected path of Hurricane Dorian, and is preparing to fully support impacted regions in the storm’s aftermath.
H-E-B to expand into Lubbock, Texas
H-E-B is continuing its expansion into West Texas, with plans to open its first store in Lubbock next year. “The wait for Lubbock residents is finally over. We’re extremely excited to announce that H-E-B is coming to the Hub City,” H-E-B Food & Drug president Scott McClelland said in a statement.
Thermal Product Solutions ships Gruenberg steam heated granulation dryer
Thermal Product Solutions, a global manufacturer of thermal-processing equipment, announced the shipment of a Gruenberg steam heated granulation dryer to the pharmaceutical industry.
CVS offers affordable alternatives to high cost drugs
Drug prices continue to rise each year. Whether it’s treatments that have doubled in price due to inflation or new, life-saving therapies that come to market at astronomical prices, costs have gotten out of hand and much of the burden is falling on payers and their members.
Hy-Vee pharmacies stocked with flu vaccine for the 2019-2020 season
Hy-Vee announced Tuesday that the flu vaccine is available at its more than 270 Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations throughout its eight-state region without an appointment or prescription.
Flu shots now available at Walgreens pharmacies, clinics
With flu season starting, Walgreens announced that flu shots are now available in all of its pharmacies and Healthcare Clinics, including Duane Reade pharmacies and Walgreens-owned Rite Aid pharmacies. Walgreens also announced that it is kicking off its “Get a Shot. Give a Shot.
Bartell Drugs ready for flu season
SEATTLE – The key to protection from the flu is getting the immunization at the right time.
Johnson & Johnson to appeal “flawed” opioid judgment in Oklahoma
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – Johnson & Johnson and its Janssen Pharmaceutical Cos. announced they will appeal the $572 million civil judgment entered in Cleveland County District Court in the State of Oklahoma’s lawsuit against opioid manufacturers.
Research says over one-third of pre-approved Rx drugs have not completed the FDA approval process
CATONSVILLE, Md. – The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Accelerated Approval Program was created in 1992 to significantly accelerate the ability to bring certain new drugs to market.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals receives ANDA approval for fulvestrant injection
Glenmark has been granted final approval by the United States Food & Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) for fulvestrant injection, 250 mg/5 mL (50 mg/mL), a generic version of Faslodex Injection, 250 mg/5 mL (50 mg/mL), of AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP.
Seasonal flu shots now available at Giant Food pharmacies
Giant Food announced Monday that flu shots are once again available at all of its in-store pharmacies for both adults and children.
NACDS leaders convey passion, purpose at NACDS TSE
BOSTON – “We have big issues. We have big ideas. So thank you for your role in addressing and advancing them at TSE.” With those words, National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) chairman of the board Chris Lane, executive vice president of Wakefern Food Corp.
H-E-B honored with Political Advocacy Award at NACDS TSE
BOSTON – H-E-B was honored for its political engagement during the Political Involvement Reception at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Total Store Expo Saturday night.
PQA seeks comments on proposed standard measure set for pharmacy accountability
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) seeks comments on its “Proposed Standard Measure Set for Pharmacy Accountability in Value-Based Models.