Editor’s note: This was part of CDR’s 2019 Pharmacy Outlook in the January 7 issue. This past June, Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar told the Senate Finance Committee, “We need a strong, robust generic market.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) and the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) expressed concerns about the risks to patient health and the security of the prescription drug supply chain in opposing legislation that would allow for personal and commercial importation of prescr
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has roughly five weeks of funding left to review new drug applications during the shutdown, commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb reported this past week on Twitter.
Aurobindo Pharma has received final approval from U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application for eletriptan hydrobromide tablets, 20 mg and 40 mg.
CVS Health and Walmart today announced the companies have reached a multi-year agreement on terms under which Walmart will continue participating in the CVS Caremark pharmacy benefit management (PBM) commercial and Managed Medicaid retail pharmacy networks.
ST. LOUIS – Express Scripts, part of Cigna Corp., was recently named “Corporation of the Year” for its commitment to sustainable strategic partnerships with minority business enterprises by the Mid-States Minority Supplier Development Council (Mid-States MSDC).
Albertsons Cos. has selected EQuIPP Analytics from Pharmacy Quality Solutions (PQS) for enhanced reporting and tracking capabilities related to pharmacy performance measures. EQuIPP will allow Albertsons Cos.
WASHINGTON – Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) announced today that Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, South San Francisco, and Gilead Sciences, Inc., Foster City, Calif. joined the association as members.
Shopko Stores Operating Co. announced today that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The retailer reported that it would also be closing 38 stores as part of a reorganization process that was prompted by “excess debt and ongoing competitive pressures.
Nebraska, New Mexico and Kentucky are in the top slots for State Flu Activity in Walgreens Flu Index for the week ending January 12, 2019.
EAST WINDSOR, N.J. – Aurobindo Pharma has received final approval from U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application for letrozole tablets USP, 2.5 mg. Aurobindo’s letrozole tablets are an AB-rated generic equivalent to the reference listed drug, Novartis’ Femara.
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (WBA) and Microsoft Corp. have teamed up to develop new health care delivery models, technology and retail innovations to advance and improve the future of health care.
CVS Health announced Tuesday that Walmart has opted to leave the CVS Caremark pharmacy benefit management (PBM) commercial and Managed Medicaid retail pharmacy networks.
Heffernan Insurance Brokers, one of the largest full-service, independent insurance brokerage firms in the United States, now offers a comprehensive insurance program specifically for retail pharmacies.
Following its completed acquisition of Aetna, CVS Health has announced a $100 million commitment to making community health and wellness central to the newly combined company’s charge for a better world.
Camber Pharmaceuticals announces the addition of albendazole tablets to its growing portfolio of products. Albendazole tablets are the generic version of Albenza from Impax Labs and is used to treat infections of tapeworms or other parasites.
