NCPA: “Proposed drug pricing rule a leap forward”
A new drug pricing rule, proposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and released Monday, Nov.
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Celgene’s Richard Bagger elected NPC board chair
The National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC) today announced that Richard Bagger, executive vice president, corporate affairs and market access, Celgene Corp., has been elected chair of NPC’s board of directors for 2018-2019.
CVS Health completes acquisition of Aetna
WOONSOCKET, R.I. – CVS Health today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Aetna establishing CVS Health as the nation’s premier health innovation company.
Cardinal Health rolls out WaveMark automated solution
Cardinal Health inventory management solutions (also known as WaveMark) has introduced a supply chain automation solution designed for the unique challenges hospitals face in operating rooms (OR).
Pharmacy groups praise CMS’ progress on DIR reform
WASHINGTON – The National Community Pharmacists Association, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, and the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy issued the following statement regarding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) release on Monday of the proposed rule titled “M
Teva’s generic epinephrine injection now available in limited quantity in the U.S.
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries announced the release of limited doses of the FDA-approved generic version of EpiPen (epinephrine injection, USP) Auto-Injector, 0.3 mg, in the U.S. Teva’s generic version of the EpiPen Jr (epinephrine injection, USP) Auto-Injector, 0.
Diplomat goes green with new packaging from TemperPack
Diplomat Pharmacy is now shipping temperature-sensitive medication in ClimaCell coolers from TemperPack. ClimaCell coolers are fully recyclable at curbside and insulated with renewable materials that can be recycled wherever plastic bags are accepted.
Cardinal Health to intro approach to address sustainable cost control
At the upcoming 2018 American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) Midyear Clinical Meeting (December 2-6), Cardinal Health will highlight a comprehensive approach that addresses the top concern of hospital and health system pharmacy leaders: sustainable cost control.
Lupin launches generic tetrabenazine tablets
Pharma major Lupin announced the launch of tetrabenazine tablets, 12.5 mg and 25 mg having received an approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) earlier. Lupin’s Tetrabenazine Tablets, 12.
WBA, Humana, reportedly pursuing greater ties
Walgreens Boots Alliance and health insurer Humana Inc. are in preliminary talks to take equity stakes in each other, according to the Wall Street Journal.
NACDS sends members analysis of 2018 state elections
The National Association of Chain Drug Store (NACDS) has provided to the membership a state-by-state overview of the 2018 elections, and their implications for a pro-patient, pro-pharmacy policy agenda. The memo described the election results for state legislative chambers and governor’s races.
Khanna, Sanders to intro legislation to lower prescription drug prices
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – At a time when one in five American adults cannot afford to get the prescription medication they need, U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna (D, Calif.) and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I, Vt.
More specialty drugs available through AllianceRx Walgreens Prime
Patients with certain rare, chronic and complex conditions can now obtain the medications that may improve or save their lives from AllianceRx Walgreens Prime, a leading central specialty and home delivery pharmacy.
Walgreens rolls out cancer care program
Walgreens has launched a new program called Feel More Like You, developed to help people living with cancer and their caregivers manage the potential physical changes associated with cancer treatment.
Good Idea Water takes a healthy approach to diabetes
Sweden-based Aventure AB with its U.S. subsidiary Good Idea Inc. have taken an entirely new approach to healthy eating.